Jane Austen discussion

Has anyone read this? It sounds like it could be good fun! The Friendly Jane Austen: A Well-Mannered Introduction to a Lady of Sense and Sensibility

It's a really good reference tool. It gives some history of Austen and her family and then goes into great detail about her writings. It focuses heavily on the history of their publications and the history of England and English society of the Regency Period. Quotes and interesting facts are spread throughout the pages. The author even discusses some of the film adaptations.

It's a lot of fun to read or simply refer to when you are reading an Austen novel.

Thanks, Dusty! I'll have to watch for a copy...

This sounds MOST delightful! I think I'll add it to my ever growing "to-read" shelf, too!:)

thanks for the recommendation