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195 pp.
| Clarion |
June, 2011 |
TradeISBN 978-0-547-37021-7$18.99
(2)
YA
Reef combines firsthand accounts of Austen written by relatives and friends, facts about late-1700s Britain, and Austen's own novels and surviving letters, highlighting the connections between Austen's works and her life. For devout Janeites it's fascinating to see all this information combined, and for others it's a worthwhile introduction. A family tree, notes, and a list of Austen's works are appended. Bib., ind.