{"product_id":"simply-austen-paperback-1","title":"Simply Austen - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoan Klingel Ray\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eSimply Austen\u003c\/em\u003e is simply a must for anyone just starting off their Janeite journey or for those wanting a quick refresher course. Jam-packed with biographical facts and contexts, this smart pocket tutorial offers a fast-paced and accessible distillation of what scholars and biographers have pieced together about an enigmatic author so beloved that many readers refer to her solely by her first name-as if a close personal friend.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Janine Barchas, Professor of English at the University of Texas, Austin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most beloved novelists of all time, \u003cstrong\u003eJane Austen\u003c\/strong\u003e (1775-1817) is also one of the most scrutinized. Since the early 20th century, she has been a favorite topic of academic researchers and scholars; at the same time, the popularity of her books has continued to grow. Why are Austen's novels the subject of scholarly tomes and doctoral dissertations, and also the inspiration for a virtual cottage industry of popular adaptations? And how did this English country parson's daughter with little formal education become a major literary figure? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eSimply Austen\u003c\/em\u003e, author \u003cstrong\u003eJoan Klingel Ray\u003c\/strong\u003e paints a carefully researched, comprehensive, and highly entertaining portrait of the phenomenon that is Jane Austen-an author whose works have been translated into dozens of languages and who critic Harold Bloom placed among the greatest writers of all time. In exploring Austen's life and books, Ray not only helps us understand the forces that shaped this talented writer, but also offers a wealth of insightful clues that help explain her lasting popularity and continuing relevance for a 21st-century audience. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/em\u003e, the satirical character Mr. Collins announces, \"Oh, I never read novels.\" For those of us who do-and especially for confirmed or aspiring Janeites-Simply Austen is an invaluable resource and a great way to discover the author who helped refine the art of novel writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 24, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47185470914809,"sku":"9781943657124","price":10.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/aTc0SUxoM2Q1VUxLaWpMNXNsMjVZdz09_512cb137-b9b5-4e8a-8406-8033a110427f.webp?v=1767812922","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/simply-austen-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}