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A must read for novice readers of Jane Austen's oeuvre or neophytes who have just began to read one of her novels and would like to know more...very engaging and I highly recommend it --The Gentle Madhouse
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This fantastic little book served as an enlightening tour through the world of Austen both in her books and beyond. The novel summaries serve as perfect aides memoires whilst suggesting themes and interpretations which will help guide any student of Austen. Likewise, the character sketches provide warm memories of Austen's fondly remembered Regency ladies and their love interests. The Pocket bible does not shy away from delving into the history of Austen herself, and it is fascinating to find out what befell the writer whilst she crafted these stories.
Despite being intelligently written, the book is far from poe-faced. Ivins' lively style ensures that the book is an excellent read both as a page-turner and a reference work to be dipped into. Whilst praiseworthy in its succinct and enthusiastic engagement with the subject matter, this Pocket bible also offers the reader a variety of trivia and amusing facts. You may well find yourself armed with a whole new arsenal of trivia with which to challenge fellow 'Janeites' when meeting to turn a Quadrille! If that sounds confusing, buy the book and you'll soon follow along!
A perfect purchase for students approaching Austen's work for the first time, anyone who is a fan of Austen and even those who are yet to be convinced. Well worth a read!
Despite being intelligently written, the book is far from poe-faced. Ivins' lively style ensures that the book is an excellent read both as a page-turner and a reference work to be dipped into. Whilst praiseworthy in its succinct and enthusiastic engagement with the subject matter, this Pocket bible also offers the reader a variety of trivia and amusing facts. You may well find yourself armed with a whole new arsenal of trivia with which to challenge fellow 'Janeites' when meeting to turn a Quadrille! If that sounds confusing, buy the book and you'll soon follow along!
A perfect purchase for students approaching Austen's work for the first time, anyone who is a fan of Austen and even those who are yet to be convinced. Well worth a read!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I absolutely adored this book! It's full of interesting little facts that even the most avid of fans won't know about. A definite for any fan of her books.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book because I liked all of the Jane Austen films. I learned so many things about Jane and her life and works. It is crammed full of interesting facts, written in an easy and informative way. This book is a must for all Jane Austen fans.
Lesley Birbeck
Lesley Birbeck
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Fantastic!
If you love Jane Austen and her books, you will love this. It gives an insight into what life was like in Jane's day, for example it tells you how women were 'expected' to... Read more
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The Jane Austen Pocket Bible
This is a wonderful book. I thought I would use it as a companion to reading Jane Austen or to check up on facts when I watched a particular film, but the book is so interesting... Read more
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a perfect book for a fan of Austen's world and novels!
I bought this book simply because I love all Jane Austen's novels and the late 18th and the early 19th century society. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Michelle from Sweden
A captivating read!
This is one of the most fascinating books I've read in a while. The author's passion for Austen shines out from the pages and her clear and fresh but also emotive style is a joy to... Read more
Published 15 months ago by G. Alexander Cooke
A brill read!
Could hardly wait to receive this as I bought it for my daughter and started to read it and its really interesting. Great for fans of Jnae Austen or readers new to her books. Read more
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When I first bought this book I thought I would dip in and out of it, but I ended up reading it cover to cover. Read more
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