This elegantly written memoir by Austen's nephew, James Edward, was first published in 1869, based on family memories and Austen's letters. This highly respected work includes brief annotations and is widely cited in scholarly publications.Īusten, J. This selective bibliography is aimed to "Austenians in general, rather than the fastidious collector." It includes listings of all editions of her novels published before 1890, her minor works, her letters, and biographical and critical works.
SILS: School of Information and Library Science LibraryĬhapman, R. Novelists, English -19th century -BiographyĭAVIS REF: Davis Library Reference Collection The items cited here relate principally to Jane Austen's life it is not meant to be a guide to critical works on her writing.Īusten, Jane, 1775-1817 - Criticism and interpretation This pathfinder is meant for undergraduate students studying Jane Austen, specifically those studying at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. To read her characters is to wonder what the author herself was like. Austen's language is fresh and witty, making Regency England come alive for the reader. Her works remain timeless, frequently being adapted for television and films. There are many reasons for her popularity, the main being that at the heart of her stories are themes accessible to all audiences: friendship, love, misunderstanding, and family. Both scholars and general fans study her life and works some even believe that Austen-mania has reached cult levels. Jane Austen is considered to be one of England's greatest authors, second only to William Shakespeare.
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