Synopses & Reviews
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is one of the world's most popular novelists, a sharp and witty writer whose stories enchant on their own and in numerous film and TV adaptations.
Jane Austen's World takes a look at the woman behind the literature, revealing her private life and examining the world she inhabitedand#8212;a time when England was developing into a colonial power, the Napoleonic Wars raged, and the Regency took hold. No other book truly captures Austen's spirit as well.
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About the Author
Maggie Lane is an active committee member of the Jane Austen Society and has written several highly acclaimed books on the author, including Jane Austen and Food (Hambledon Continuum), Jane Austen's Englandand#160;(Robert Hale),and#160;and Jane Austen's Familyand#160;(Robert Hale).and#160;She has also appeared on television as a Jane Austen expert.