Edwards, AnneMarie
Jane Austen's England: A Walking Guide
- ISBN 13:
- 9781788310024
- author:
- Edwards, AnneMarie
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- I.B. Tauris
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.20 kg
- Genre:
- Travel, Country Guides, Europe
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Explore the landscapes that shaped Jane Austen's life and fiction with this immersive walking guide. Spanning Hampshire, Kent, Bath, Devon, Lyme Regis, and beyond, 15 circular walks reveal the real country houses, churches, and elegant cities that inspired her novels. From Godmersham House to Box Hill, Steventon's hedgerows to Chawton Cottage, each walk is rich with literary insight, historical detail, and vivid anecdotes drawn from Austen's letters. This updated guide includes maps and illustrations, making it the perfect companion for seasoned ramblers or devoted readers looking to experience the places behind her novels. With its unique blend of walking tours and literary analysis, Jane Austen's England offers a fresh and immersive way to explore the world that shaped one of literature's most beloved authors.