austen, jane

Photographs and a chronology examine the life and works of late eighteenth-century English novelist, Jane Austen, describing how the various aspects of the historical period in which she lived influenced her writings.

Jasmin Field is amazed when she is cast in the leading role of a charity production of "Pride and Prejudice", and as her life begins to fall to pieces, she finds comfort in the arms of a fellow actor.

The author corresponds with her imagined niece to convince her to see the value and timeless relevance of literature, just as Jane Austen wrote to her neice.

Draws on letters, diaries, essays, travelogues, sermons, notices, and the novels of Jane Austen to explore the people, issues, political atmosphere, and culture of Europe during Austen's life.

Anne Elliot sent Frederick Wentworth away seven years ago when she was an unhappy girl beset by troubles. Now she regrets it. When he returns, it takes a fortuitous series of accidents before the knots can be untied.

Presents the text of Jane Austen's novel about Miss Fanny Price, the poor relation of a wealthy family who possesses only natural goodness to aid her against a witty and lovely rival as they compete for the man they both love, and includes a selection of contemporary materials on issues addressed in the story, and critical essays.