Jane Austen S England

Author : Roy Adkins,Lesley Adkins
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781101622865

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Jane Austen's England by Roy Adkins,Lesley Adkins Pdf

An authoritative account of everyday life in Regency England, the backdrop of Austen’s beloved novels, from the authors of the forthcoming Gibraltar: The Greatest Siege in British History (March 2018) Jane Austen, arguably the greatest novelist of the English language, wrote brilliantly about the gentry and aristocracy of two centuries ago in her accounts of young women looking for love. Jane Austen’s England explores the customs and culture of the real England of her everyday existence depicted in her classic novels as well as those by Byron, Keats, and Shelley. Drawing upon a rich array of contemporary sources, including many previously unpublished manuscripts, diaries, and personal letters, Roy and Lesley Adkins vividly portray the daily lives of ordinary people, discussing topics as diverse as birth, marriage, religion, sexual practices, hygiene, highwaymen, and superstitions. From chores like fetching water to healing with medicinal leeches, from selling wives in the marketplace to buying smuggled gin, from the hardships faced by young boys and girls in the mines to the familiar sight of corpses swinging on gibbets, Jane Austen’s England offers an authoritative and gripping account that is sometimes humorous, often shocking, but always entertaining.

Author : Karin Quint
Publisher : Acc Art Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : England
ISBN : 1788840356

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Jane Austen's England by Karin Quint Pdf

Walk in Jane Austen's footsteps with this unique travel guide - the first book to explore England in relation to its most beloved Regency author. Rambling across the rolling fields of Hampshire, along the bustling streets of London and around the golden crescents of Bath, Jane Austen's England is the perfect companion for any Janeite planning a pilgrimage. Functionally arranged by region, each chapter tracks down the most iconic scenes from both the big and little screen, as well as the key destinations where Jane lived, danced and wrote.

Author : Maggie Lane
Publisher : Robert Hale
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-31
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780719813757

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Jane Austen's England by Maggie Lane Pdf

In this book, Maggie Lane reveals the importance of place in Jane Austen's writings and follows her travels throughout Georgian England. Jane Austen strayed far from the confines of her native Hampshire and Bath to find new material for her novels from "Pride and Prejudice" to "Northanger Abbey". With an accurate eye she sketched acute, witty studies of society in Lyme Regis and Bristol, Devizes and Southampton, Brighton and Winchester. This illustrated text summons the beauties of the English landscape, recreating the distinctive backdrop for some of the finest novels in English literature.

Author : Maggie Lane
Publisher : Adams Media
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : England
ISBN : 1558507485

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Jane Austen's World by Maggie Lane Pdf

Looks at the life and writings of Jane Austen, and describes what life was like during the times in which she lived.

Author : Maggie Lane
Publisher : Robert Hale
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : UOM:39015046361526

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Jane Austen's England by Maggie Lane Pdf

Author : Roger Sales
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781134838356

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Jane Austen and Representations of Regency England by Roger Sales Pdf

In Jane Austen and Representations of Regency England, Roger Sales looks at Jane Austen's entire oeuve, and views her historically as a Regency writer voicing concerns on the condition of England. Examining Austen's literary works; her letters - in the context of those of other Regency women; as well as contemporary texts such as television adaptations of her work, Jane Austen and Representations of Regency England reconstructs the breadth of Jane Austen's writing. It also examines: * her representations of dandyism and masculine identities * the events of the Regency crisis of 1810-12 * the way in which Austen engaged in topical debates such as healthcare in both Emma and Persuasion.

Author : Roy A. Adkins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : England
ISBN : 1322799172

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Jane Austen's England by Roy A. Adkins Pdf

Author : Nicole Jacobsen,Devynn MacLennan,Lexi Nilson
Publisher : Hardie Grant
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-02
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1784883360

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Jane Was Here by Nicole Jacobsen,Devynn MacLennan,Lexi Nilson Pdf

Jane Was Here is a whimsical, illustrated guide to Jane Austen's England - from the settings in her novels and the scenes in the wildly popular television and film adaptations, to her homes and other important locations throughout her own life. Discover the stately homes of Basildon Park and Ham House and the lush landscapes of Stourhead and Stanage Edge. Tread in Jane's footsteps as you explore her school in the old gatehouse of the ruined Reading Abbey; her perfectly-preserved home in her Chawton cottage, where she spent the last eight years of her life; or her final resting place in Winchester Cathedral. Whether you want to take this book as your well-thumbed guide on a real Austenian pilgrimage of your own, or experience the journey from the comfort of your own living room, Jane Was Here will take you - with a tone as wry as Jane's itself - on an enchanting adventure through the ups and downs of the world of Jane Austen.

Author : Sue Wilkes
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473842755

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A Visitor's Guide to Jane Austen's England by Sue Wilkes Pdf

“Wilkes makes the world of Jane Austen come to life . . . from travel to fashion, shopping, leisure, and, of course, finding a mate” (Britain Express). Immerse yourself in the vanished world inhabited by Austen’s contemporaries. Packed with detail and anecdotes, this is an intimate exploration of how the middle and upper classes lived from 1775, the year of Austen’s birth, to the coronation of George IV in 1820. Sue Wilkes skillfully conjures up all aspects of daily life within the period, drawing on contemporary diaries, illustrations, letters, novels, travel literature, and archives. Were all unmarried affluent men really “in want of a wife”? Where would a young lady seek adventure? Would “taking the waters” at Bath and other spas kill or cure you? Was Lizzy Bennet bitten by bed-bugs while traveling? What would you wear to a country ball or a dance at Almack’s? Would Mr. Darcy have worn a corset? What hidden horrors lurked in elegant Regency houses? “A delight. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book that paints such a vivid picture of daily life in late 18th and early 19th century England. It makes a perfect companion for Austen’s beloved novels.” —The Heritage Traveller “A thoroughly engaging—and very informative—‘eyewitness’ guide to everything from medical matters to modes of travel.” —Joceline Bury, Jane Austen’s Regency World “Written as if to a first-time traveler in the Regency . . . an inviting read . . . a perfect gift for every Janeite friend and family member.” —Austenprose “A worthy contribution to the field of Austen social history and uses the mundane realities of life to illuminate the reader’s experience.” —Sensibilities

Author : Lyndon J. Dominique
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007-10-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781460406137

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The Woman of Colour by Lyndon J. Dominique Pdf

The Woman of Colour is a unique literary account of a black heiress’ life immediately after the abolition of the British slave trade. Olivia Fairfield, the biracial heroine and orphaned daughter of a slaveholder, must travel from Jamaica to England, and as a condition of her father’s will either marry her Caucasian first cousin or become dependent on his mercenary elder brother and sister-in-law. As Olivia decides between these two conflicting possibilities, her letters recount her impressions of Britain and its inhabitants as only a black woman could record them. She gives scathing descriptions of London, Bristol, and the British, as well as progressive critiques of race, racism, and slavery. The narrative follows her life from the heights of her arranged marriage to its swift descent into annulment and destitution, only to culminate in her resurrection as a self-proclaimed “widow” who flouts the conventional marriage plot. The appendices, which include contemporary reviews of the novel, historical documents on race and inheritance in Jamaica, and examples of other women of colour in early British prose fiction, will further inspire readers to rethink issues of race, gender, class, and empire from an African woman’s perspective.

Author : Daniel Pool
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781439144800

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What Jane Austen Ate and Charles Dickens Knew by Daniel Pool Pdf

A “delightful reader’s companion” (The New York Times) to the great nineteenth-century British novels of Austen, Dickens, Trollope, the Brontës, and more, this lively guide clarifies the sometimes bizarre maze of rules and customs that governed life in Victorian England. For anyone who has ever wondered whether a duke outranked an earl, when to yell “Tally Ho!” at a fox hunt, or how one landed in “debtor’s prison,” this book serves as an indispensable historical and literary resource. Author Daniel Pool provides countless intriguing details (did you know that the “plums” in Christmas plum pudding were actually raisins?) on the Church of England, sex, Parliament, dinner parties, country house visiting, and a host of other aspects of nineteenth-century English life—both “upstairs” and “downstairs. An illuminating glossary gives at a glance the meaning and significance of terms ranging from “ague” to “wainscoting,” the specifics of the currency system, and a lively host of other details and curiosities of the day.

Author : Jane Austen
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780486851402

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Jane Austen's the History of England by Jane Austen Pdf

The author of one of the greatest romance novels of all time, Pride and Prejudice, takes her readers on a satiric tour through England's history Written during Jane Austen's teenage years as part of her Juvenilia of the 1790s, The History of England mercilessly exploits the comedic potential of human foibles within British royalty. Filled with puns and parodies, the history begins with the reign of Henry IV and concludes with the death of Charles I more than two centuries later. Originally intending it for circulation and performance among family and friends, Jane also commissioned her sister Cassandra to provide illustrations to complement her signature wit and humor. This volume includes an informative introduction, background context such as family trees and personal letters, and extensive editorial commentary. Austen fans and history buffs are sure to delight in this work written by "a partial, prejudiced, and ignorant historian."

Author : Roy A. Adkins,Lesley Adkins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : England
ISBN : 0349138605

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Eavesdropping on Jane Austen's England by Roy A. Adkins,Lesley Adkins Pdf

A cultural portrait of everyday life in Regency England and the world of Jane Austen draws on contemporary sources to depict how everyday people shared experiences ranging from marriage and sexuality to health care and religion

Author : Natalie Jenner
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250248725

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The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner Pdf

* INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * "This novel delivers sweet, smart escapism." —People "Fans of The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society will adore The Jane Austen Society... A charming and memorable debut, which reminds us of the universal language of literature and the power of books to unite and heal." —Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Girls of Paris Just after the Second World War, in the small English village of Chawton, an unusual but like-minded group of people band together to attempt something remarkable. One hundred and fifty years ago, Chawton was the final home of Jane Austen, one of England's finest novelists. Now it's home to a few distant relatives and their diminishing estate. With the last bit of Austen's legacy threatened, a group of disparate individuals come together to preserve both Jane Austen's home and her legacy. These people—a laborer, a young widow, the local doctor, and a movie star, among others—could not be more different and yet they are united in their love for the works and words of Austen. As each of them endures their own quiet struggle with loss and trauma, some from the recent war, others from more distant tragedies, they rally together to create the Jane Austen Society. A powerful and moving novel that explores the tragedies and triumphs of life, both large and small, and the universal humanity in us all, Natalie Jenner's The Jane Austen Society is destined to resonate with readers for years to come.

Author : Jane Austen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1864
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:HN6GWD

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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen Pdf