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Novel Life of Jane Austen: A Graphic Biography
Novel Life of Jane Austen: A Graphic Biography | Janine Barchas
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A brilliant collaboration between internationally acclaimed Jane Austen expert, Janine Barchas, and New York Times bestselling graphic novelist, Isabel Greenberg. The Novel Life of Jane Austen is a one-of-a-kind, impeccably researched, ecstatically drawn graphic biography of one of the world's most beloved literary icons. Combining deep scholarship and serious whimsy, The Novel Life of Jane Austen presents this literary icon as the starring character in her own graphic novel. Told in three parts (Budding Writer 1796-1797); Struggling Artist 1801-1809; Published Author 1811-1817), the gritty circumstances of Austen's own genteel poverty and the small daily injustices so often borne by creative women at this time, are told against the backdrop of Georgian England and reflect, down to the smallest detail, many of the plots and characters woven into Austen's greatest works. All the settings and scenarios presented here are based upon the historical record, including the clothing, architecture, decor, and Regency locations. Sprinkled throughout, the Easter eggs and clever references to popular film adaptations of Austen's novels will satisfy the casual and avid Austen fan alike.
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AnneCecilie
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This graphic biography follows Jane Austen from 1796 until her importance today. Barchas is a Jane Austen scholar so while not everything told in book is known as facts, it is likely that Austen did it.

The illustrations are by Isabel Greenberg in her recognizable pen.

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Every time the authors connect Jane's life to her fiction, they use much brighter, eye-catching colour. Here a visit to a stately home (might have) inspired Northanger Abbey.

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charl08
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Bio includes 🐣 from TV / movie adaptations too.
I got this one at least... (Colin Firth forever)

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