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Grade 7-10–Drawing on personal observations of her own family, Austen wrote about marriage customs and English society, inserting humor and sarcasm into her works about romantic attachments. This clearly written, short biography contains descriptions of Austen's family life, her early... read more

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Describes the life and novels of the nineteenth century British author, Jane Austen, known for her vivid portrayals of ordinary people in such novels as "Pride and Prejudice", "Emma," and "Sense and Sensibility."

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A new novel by a Lady -- An early education -- Family life -- A time of change -- A writing life -- Leaving home -- Home at last.

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This book is in Who Wrote That?. (publisher series)

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  1. Heather Lehr Wagner (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Chelsea House
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: 0791076237
Page Count: 112

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  • Jane Austen
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Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • So You Think You Know Jane Austen?: A Literary Quizbook  (Oxford World's Classics)
  • Jane Austen : Her Life and Letters, a Family Record (BCL1-PR English Literature)
  • The Jane Austen Cookbook
  • The Cambridge Companion to Jane Austen
  • Jane Austen's Letters
  • A Chronology of Jane Austen and her Family: 1700-2000
  • The Jane Austen Handbook: A Sensible Yet Elegant Guide to Her World

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