The Reader’s Companion to the World of Jane Austen (Illustrated) (The Hampshire Stories Series: Essays)

Description

This beautifully illustrated book is a concise yet comprehensive account of Jane Austen’s life. We will look at her family, friends, and suitors. We will discover her favorite food, music and authors. We will explore the cuisine and fashion of the period. We will sneak into a public ball at the Assembly Rooms in Basingstoke to see Jane Austen meet the love of her life. We will help Mrs. Austen create the menu for their Christmas dinner. Lastly, we will examine her masterpieces and the literary devices she used in her novels.

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