Jane Austen: The Parson's Daughter
by Irene Collins
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Author: Irene CollinsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-08
ISBN: 1852855622
Number of pages: 282
Publisher: Hambledon & London
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Book Review: An essential item for Jane Austen lovers
Summary: 5 Stars
Despite it's rather uninspiring title, this is an excellent book. Irene Collins is a history prof with a special interest in the connection between literature and historical events, and this book is just packed with facts and insights in a readable and entertaining format. It will help you work out just what Edmund Bertram had to go through in order to become the owner of a living, and why Mr Knightly shouldn't be blamed for the appointment of Phillip Elton.I've been a Janeite for four decades and have had the hardback version of this book for five years. I can honestly say that it is one of the two most useful books I have ever found concerning Jane Austen's life and mind, and I am constantly turning to it for reference.The hardback edition and the paperback seem to be the same format, with differences only in the paper quality and size. There are several pertinent black and white illustrations, great endnotes, bibliography and index. The chapters are logically aranged with simple titles like "The Parson's Education", "The Parson's Wife" and "Morals and Society", and I would estimate that over ninety percent of all examples are taken from JA's life and family or from her works. Other examples are contemporary and exceedingly pertinent.Yet it's still light enough to be read from cover to cover, first time around, if you so wish.
If you love Jane Austen then you need to read this book. It really is great value for money.
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