Jane Austen is one of England's most enduringly popular
authors, renowned for her subtle observations of the provincial
middle classes of late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century
England.
This guide to Austen's much-loved work offers:
an accessible introduction to the contexts and many interpretations
of Austens texts, including film adaptations, from publication to
the present;
an introduction to key critical texts and perspectives on Austens
life and work, situated within a broader critical history;
cross-references between sections of the guide, in order to suggest
links between texts, contexts and criticism;
suggestions for further reading.
Part of the Routledge Guides to Literature series, this volume is
essential reading for all those beginning detailed study of Jane
Austen and seeking not only a guide to her works but also a way
through the wealth of contextual and critical material that
surrounds them.
Robert P. Irvine's guide to Jane Austen and her work is
essential reading for students of English Literature. It is
suitable both for students at introductory level, as extended
reading, or for those beginning a detailed study of Austen.
