Jane Austen at Home
Jane Austen at Home
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Brief
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
England • 18th-19th century
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Jane Austen at Home, Lucy Worsley explores the life of person Jane Austen through the lens of her various residences. The book examines how Austen's experiences of domestic life influenced her writing, providing insights into her personal world and the societal expectations of her time.
Informative
Inspirational
Nostalgic
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Lucy Worsley's Jane Austen at Home offers a charming exploration of Austen's life through her residences. Critics praise Worsley's engaging narrative style and rich historical context. Some note a lack of new insights for Austen aficionados. Overall, it's an accessible read that enriches understanding of the author and her era.
Who Should Read Jane Austen at Home?
A reader who appreciates detailed historical contexts, enjoys biographies, and loves exploring the intimate details of writers' lives would relish Jane Austen at Home. Fans of The Brontë Cabinet by Deborah Lutz or Becoming Jane Austen by Jon Spence would find it similarly engaging.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
England • 18th-19th century
2017
Adult
18+ years
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