Janes Fame: How Jane Austen Conquered the World
Janes Fame: How Jane Austen Conquered the World
Claire Harman
The first book about Jane Austen to dissect the industry around her - a completely original approach to one of Britain's most enduring popular novelists
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Summary
Part biography and part cultural history, this splendid book not only tells the captivating story of Jane Austen's life, but also her literary legacy. The slow growth of Austen's fame, the changing status of her work, and what it has stood for in English culture is a story of personal struggle and family dynamics as well as a history of critical practices and changing public tastes.
Jane's Fame is essential reading for anyone interested in Austen's life, works and unshakable appeal.
Product Description
Title - Janes Fame: How Jane Austen Conquered the World
Edition -
Author - Claire Harman
ISBN 13 - 9781847675330
Imprint - Canongate Books
Publisher - Canongate Books
Date Published - 04/03/2010
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No. of pages -
Binding Type - Paperback
Dimensions - 129 x 198 x 23mm
Weight - 269 g
Languages - English