austen, jane

Provides critical overviews of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes discussions of plot, characters, themes and structure as well as the work's cultural and historical significance.

Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

Provides critical overviews of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes discussions of plot, characters, themes and structure as well as the work's cultural and historical significance.

Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

In March of 1817, Jane Austen's health is in slow decline which puts her latest manuscript in jeopardy, but when she learns about a death at her nephew Edward's former school, Winchester College, she's pulled into solving the mystery. Arthur Prendergast is found dead and in the pocket of his drenched waistcoat is an incriminating note penned by the young William Heathcote, the son of Jane's dear friend Elizabeth. It's up to Jane to uncover the truth and clear William's name.

Includes a brief biography of Jane Austen, thematic and structural analysis of "Pride and Prejudice", critical views, and more.

Discusses Austen's six novels -- sense and sensibililty, Pride and prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Persuasion, and Northanger Abbey -- plus her other works and the reason she has still remained popular.

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work Pride and Prejudice, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.