Jane Austen and her World

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Jane Austen and her World
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Josephine Ross
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:120
Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 138
Category/GenreThe arts -miscellaneous
ISBN/Barcode 9781855147010
ClassificationsDewey:823.7
Audience
General
Illustrations Illustrated in colour and black and white throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher National Portrait Gallery Publications
Imprint National Portrait Gallery Publications
Publication Date 13 July 2017
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

To coincide with the bicentenary of Jane Austen's death (and her appearance on English banknotes) in July 2017, this illuminating account of the novelist's life is told with particular reference to the great men and women who inspired and influenced her, and whose portraits, along with her own, are now in the Collection of the National Portrait Gallery.

Author Biography

Josephine Ross worked for Vogue for several years before leaving to become a fulltime writer. Her books include The Vogue Bedside Book and The Winter Queen.