![]() ![]() There’s a special focus on the importance of home, as Jane had to move several times, usually as a result of (to put it bluntly) men inheriting property. It includes background on her family and friends, the historical and social contexts of the times, her possible romances and her writing process. This is a straightforward biography which follows Jane Austen’s life. This biography made me want to read her novels again. She’s even on the British ten pound note. Her stories and characters continue to influence popular culture. ![]() Many obstacles were in her way, but she achieved success with some truly remarkable novels. However, this book has changed my opinion and made me realise that she was an innovator with a brilliant mind. I’ve read her novels and have a particular liking for Emma, but I used to think that the author was perhaps a little over-hyped. Her writing is lively and amusing, like that of her literary heroine. Although it’s over 400 pages long, I didn’t get bored at all (somewhat unusual for a book of this length) and this is because of Worsley’s engaging style. ![]() This is a fantastic book about one of the world’s best loved authors – Jane Austen! In the company of historian, TV presenter and curator Lucy Worsley, herself an ‘Austenite’, the world of Jane is brought to life. ![]()
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