by Joan Elizabeth Klingel Ray (Author)
Explains Austen's methods, motivations, and morals
The fun and easy way(r) to understand and enjoy Jane Austen
Want to know more about Jane Austen? This friendly guide gives the scoop on her life, works, and lasting impact on our culture. It chronicles the events of her brief life, examines each of her novels, and looks at why her stories - of women and marriage, class and money, scandal and hypocrisy, emotion and satire - still have meaning for us today.
Discover
* Why Austen is so popular
* The impact on manners, courtships, and dating
* Love and life in Austen's world
* Her life and key influences
* Her most memorable characters
Back Jacket
Explains Austen's methods, motivations, and morals
The fun and easy way(R) to understand and enjoy Jane Austen
Want to know more about Jane Austen? This friendly guide gives the scoop on her life, works, and lasting impact on our culture. It chronicles the events of her brief life, examines each of her novels, and looks at why her stories -- of women and marriage, class and money, scandal and hypocrisy, emotion and satire -- still have meaning for us today.
Discover
- Why Austen is so popular
- The impact on manners, courtships, and dating
- Love and life in Austen's world
- Her life and key influences
- Her most memorable characters
Author Biography
Joan Klingel Ray, PhD, is an English professor at the University of Colorado. She has written articles for numerous magazines and appeared on the A&E biography of Jane Austen.