Jane Austen

Visual Encyclopedia

Gwen Giret, Claire Saim

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Titan Books
01 September 2024

Films, movies & cinema; Television; Radio; Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers; Reference works

From the novels to the screen, from adaptions to filming secrets, dive into the world of Jane Austen.

Discover her life, inspirations, correspondence and the incredible influence of her work, both in her time and through to today.

A modest young lady of the country gentry, like many of her heroines Jane Austen could have made her life the theme of one of her novels.

To understand the origins of her inspiration and talent, first discover her life, her family, her loved ones and the England so dear to her heart.

Explore her work, comprising six completed novels, two incomplete novels, letters and early writings.

Jane Austen's prestige as one of the most famous British novelists can be attributed to her unique writing style, biting irony, iconic characters and timeless stories.

From the written word to the screen, from adaptations to secrets and filming locations, this book invites you on a fascinating journey of discovery through Jane Austen's writing to its heritage and influence.

Want to walk in the footsteps of Jane Austen, dressing in Regency style or simply enjoying a delicious tea time? Look no further than Jane Austen: Visual Encyclopedia.

By: Gwen Giret, Claire Saim
Imprint: Titan Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 286mm, Width: 230mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9781835410639
ISBN 10: 1835410634
Pages: 312
Publication Date: 01 September 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Deeply in love with everything English, from literature to history and culture including scones, obviously Claire Sam has been a devoted Janeite for many years. Based in France. Jane Austen is a long-time passion of Gwen Girets which led her to create a blog titled Jane Austen and her world. Her favourite things include travelling through the Pride and Prejudice author's footsteps, reading all about Captain Wentworth and eating tons of clotted cream. Based in France.