Spence, Jon

Becoming Jane Austen

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ISBN 13:
9781847250469
author:
Spence, Jon
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Continuum
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
294
Dimensions:
129mm X 198mm
Genre:
History
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£19.36

Description

Jane Austen's life has long been shrouded in mystery, but Jon Spence's biography offers a fresh perspective on her personal and professional journey. This meticulously researched account reveals a previously unknown love story that had a profound impact on Austen's writing. At the heart of this narrative is Austen's romance with Tom Lefroy, a young Irishman she met at the age of twenty. The relationship has been the subject of much speculation, but Spence's research sheds new light on its significance and enduring influence on Austen's life and work. By exploring Austen's emotional attachments and personal influences, Spence provides a nuanced understanding of her creative process and the choices that shaped her as a novelist. This biography offers a unique insight into Austen's world, one that is both familiar and intimate.

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