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Book

The novel life of Jane Austen : a graphic biography

Call Number

  • GRAPHIC NOVEL 921 A933B (CEN)

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Edition

First U.S. edition.

Publication Information

New York, NY : Black Dog, & Leventhal Publishers, 2025.

Physical Description

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Summary

"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"--Provided by publisher.

Notes

"Originally published in 2025 by Greenfinch, an imprint of Quercus Editions Limited in te U.K."--Colophon page.

Subjects

Added Authors

Isabel Greenberg