Jane Austen : The Life and Influence of the Revd George Austen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wheddon, Zoe.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fathers and daughters.

Adult education of women.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (250 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2024.

Summary:

This biographical work explores the life and influence of Reverend George Austen, the father of famed novelist Jane Austen. Written by Zöe Wheddon, the book delves into George Austen's role in providing his daughter with an education and fostering her literary talents at a time when women's literacy was not widely valued. The narrative highlights his support in Jane's early writing endeavors and his pivotal role in her development as a writer. It offers insights into the 18th-century societal context and the family dynamics that contributed to Jane Austen's success. The book is intended for readers interested in literary history and the familial influences behind one of literature's most celebrated authors. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright

Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter One In the Beginning

Chapter Two Schooldays

Chapter Three Student Life

Chapter Four University Life

Chapter Five Our Steventon Home

Chapter Six Community Cleric at Large

Chapter Seven Farmer Austen

Chapter Eight Schoolmaster Austen

Plates

Chapter Nine The Library

Chapter Ten George's Barn

Chapter Eleven Jane's Effusions

Chapter Twelve A New Chapter

Chapter Thirteen A New Reality

Chapter Fourteen A New Hope

Notes

Bibliography

Index

Back cover.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781399071130

1399071130

9781399071154

1399071157

OCLC:

1429725635