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Jane Austen
A Life
Book • 1997
Claire Tomalin's "Jane Austen: A Life" is a highly regarded biography that offers a detailed and insightful portrait of the celebrated novelist's life.
Tomalin's meticulous research and engaging writing style bring Austen's world to life, exploring her family relationships, social context, and creative process.
The biography challenges some long-held assumptions about Austen's life and work, offering a nuanced and complex perspective on the author.
Tomalin's work provides valuable context for understanding Austen's novels and their enduring appeal.
The biography is a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about the life and times of Jane Austen.
Tomalin's meticulous research and engaging writing style bring Austen's world to life, exploring her family relationships, social context, and creative process.
The biography challenges some long-held assumptions about Austen's life and work, offering a nuanced and complex perspective on the author.
Tomalin's work provides valuable context for understanding Austen's novels and their enduring appeal.
The biography is a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about the life and times of Jane Austen.
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Mentioned as part of the Western literature curriculum at Shalem College.
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Episode 300: Wild Problems
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Ryan Holiday while discussing the importance of giving children access to books and ideas.
Ryan Holiday while discussing the importance of giving children access to books and ideas.
You Have to Give Them Access
Mentioned in the episode introduction, referencing the impact of Jane Austen's father's library on her writing.
This Is The First Step
Mentioned by Anisha Inkspil on LibraryThing, discussing Jane Austen's 250th birthday.
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