Description |
192 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-192). |
Contents |
Introduction -- 1786 -- 1794 -- 1795 -- 1802 -- 1809 -- 1815 -- Epilogue: Two Christmases. |
Summary |
"Filled with the remarkable wit and insight of one of the world's most cherished authors, A Jane Austen Christmas gives readers insight into Austen's life through little-known stories about how she and her family celebrated the treasured holiday season. Revealing the stories behind six different Christmas seasons in Jane Austen's life--from her first Christmas ball to the publication of her final novel Emma--this intimate portrait reveals how Jane obtained her first writing desk, delves into her first love and heartbreak, and unveils the inspiration for more than a dozen characters."--Jacket. |
Subject |
Austen, Jane, 1775-1817 -- Miscellanea.
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Christmas -- England -- History -- 19th century.
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ISBN |
9781604335910 |
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1604335912 |
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