Jane Austen: Visual Encyclopedia - Claire Saim - Hardback Bog - Titan Books Ltd - 2024 - Engelsk - Booktok.dk

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Dive into the world of Jane Austen, her work and their multi-media adaptations through this sumptuous, beautifully illustrated coffee table hardback with over 200 illustrations, photographs and film posters.From the original six novels to the many big and small screen adaptions, discover her life, inspirations, correspondence and the incredible influence of her work from their original publication to today. From her beloved family and her romantic escapades to her literary adventures and her enduring popular culture influence, experience the life and legacy of Jane Austen in this full-color, beautifully illustrated, definitive 312-page encyclopedia. Bursting with over 200 photographs and illustrations, explore Jane Austen’s work, which consists of six completed novels, two incomplete novels, letters and early writings. From the written word to the screen, from adaptations to secrets and filming locations, this book invites you on a fascinating journey of discovery through Austen’s writing. PART 1: Jane Austen, a woman of her timeoEssays on Jane Austen, her family, friends and potential loversoIllustrations and photos from across Jane’s beloved EnglandoResearchers discuss Jane Austen’s appearancePART II: The world of Jane AustenoA complete chronology of Jane Austen’s workoThe historical and fictional backgrounds to iconic characters such as Elizabeth Bennet, the Dashwoods, and Mr DarcyoFilming locations and production secrets from over 30 adaptationsoThe unfinished novels and how they were eventually publishedoExpert analysis of early works and other writingsPART III: Jane Austen’s legacyoA comprehensive guide to the best Austen festivalsoDetails on the famous museums and collections dedicated to Jane AustenoFrom postage stamps to Funko-Pops Jane’s indelible influenceWant to walk in the footsteps of Jane Austen, dressing in Regency style or simply enjoying a delicious afternoon tea? This coffe-table book features a beautiful gold-foiled cover and is perfect gift for fans of Jane Austen, her works and their enduring legacy.