This guide introduces the life and works of Jane Austen, with herideas and themes outlined with reference to her major works. The book explores how to approach her novels, the influences behind her writing, the contemporary critical approaches to Austen and her work, and the influence of Austen in her own lifetime and in the 21st century."

 

This book is part of a book series called Bgkf .

This book is aimed at the following children: secondary school , university .

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published 2001 by John Murray Press .

This book has the following chapters: Key Dates * Why Read Austen today? * How to Approach Austen's Work * Biography and Influence * Major Works * Major Themes * Contemporary Critical Approaches * Modern Critical Approaches * Where to Next? * Key Terms Glossary