HughesHallet, Penelope
The Illustrated Letters of Jane Austen: Selected and Introduced by Penelope Hughes-Hallett
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849945349
- author:
- HughesHallet, Penelope
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Batsford Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 19 x 25 x 1.7 centimetres (0.72
- Genre:
- History,Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Beautifully illustrated letters from Jane Austen bring to life her world and wit. This collection showcases Austen's talent for expressing herself with precision, making it an illuminating companion to her novels. The letters are arranged around visual themes, such as the Hampshire countryside, social life in Bath and London, domestic pursuits, paying visits, and travelling by carriage. With accompanying commentary by Penelope Hughes-Hallett, this handsome celebration of Austen's correspondence features portraits, facsimile letters, topographical engravings, and fashion plates. A unique insight into Austen's life, this book offers a fresh perspective on her writing and the world she inhabited.
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