A Student's Guide to Jane Austen, Austen's life and work are examined, offering accessible insight for young readers. Each work is placed in historical and biographical context, with special emphasis placed on curriculum-related works Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, and Emma, in addition to other lesser-known works. Biography History Literary Criticism Connie Ann Kirk, Ph.D. ' />

Review(s) of A Student's Guide to Jane Austen

". . . a welcome addition to any high school library . . . the book offers plenty of details into the author's life and times . . . an excellent resource for any student preparing a report on the life and writings of Jane Austen, as it presents a great deal of information in an easy-to-follow format."
     –TriState Young Adult Book Review Committee, September 2007

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"Written in clear, concise and very readable style, this look at Jane Austen will serve as an excellent resource for students of literature . . . A well-balanced resource on a much studied author."
     –Association of Region XI School Libraries, October 1, 2007

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". . . informative volume . . ."
     –The Horn Book Guide, Spring 2008

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". . . a good resource for literary research papers."
     –Garland Independent School District, January 22, 2008

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"This book . . . is well documented, easy to read and understand, and would certainly help students understand literature. It would also be helpful in research projects or in independent study."
     –Book Buzz, August 2008

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