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Jane Austen at Home

A Biography
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Jane Austen at Home by Lucy Worsley provides an insightful look into the life of the beloved novelist, focusing on the homes she lived in and how they influenced her work and personal experiences. Through detailed research and engaging storytelling, Worsley paints a vivid picture of Austen's domestic life, revealing a complex, lively woman behind the iconic literary figure.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intimate details of Jane Austen's life, everyday experiences, and the homes that shaped her writing. Combining historical insight with personal anecdotes, it offers a charming glimpse into Austen's world for both fans and newcomers alike.

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Jane Austen at Home

Historian Lucy Worsley visits Jane Austen at home, exploring the author's life through the places which meant the most to her.

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

Jane Austen at Home by Lucy Worsley is an intimate and groundbreaking biography that delves into the personal and domestic life of one of literature's most beloved novelists, Jane Austen. Through meticulous research and a vivid narrative, Worsley brings to light a new perspective on how Austen's surroundings and daily experiences influenced her writing, creativity, and character. She explores the houses, rooms, and material possessions that shaped Austen's world, providing a fascinating look at her life beyond the ballrooms and country houses commonly associated with her novels.

'This is my kind of history: carefully researched but so vivid that you are convinced Lucy Worsley was actually there at the party - or the parsonage.' Antonia Fraser

'A refreshingly unique perspective on Austen and her work and a beautifully nuanced exploration of gender, creativity, and domesticity.' Amanda Foreman

Lucy Worsley 'is a great scene-setter for this tale of triumph and heartbreak.' Sunday Times

On the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen's death, historian Lucy Worsley leads us into the rooms from which our best-loved novelist quietly changed the world. This new telling of the story of Jane's life shows us how and why she lived as she did, examining the places and spaces that mattered to her. It wasn't all country houses and ballrooms, but a life that was often a painful struggle. Jane famously lived a 'life without incident', but with new research and insights, Lucy Worsley reveals a passionate woman who fought for her freedom. A woman who, far from being a lonely spinster, in fact, had at least five marriage prospects but who ultimately refused to settle for anything less than Mr Darcy.

Worsley captures the essence of Jane Austen’s resilient spirit and her determination to retain her independence in an era that afforded women little personal freedom. Through an exploration of Austen's letters, household belongings, and the architecture of the homes she inhabited, Jane Austen at Home offers a richly detailed, warm, and captivating portrait that deepens our understanding of Jane Austen not only as a prolific writer but as a woman of her time, striving to make her own way in the world.

Whether you are a lifelong admirer of Austen’s novels or have yet to discover her charm, Lucy Worsley’s Jane Austen at Home is an essential read that brings us closer to the real woman behind the timeless tales.

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Jane Austen at Home by Lucy Worsley provides an in-depth, well-researched look into Jane Austen's life through the homes she inhabited. It offers a unique perspective, blending historical insights with rich details about Georgian and Regency life. Reviewers appreciate Worsley's vivid storytelling, fresh material, and the way she brings Austen to life as a relatable, complex individual. This biography is praised for its original approach and engaging narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473632202

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 April 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Illustration: 2 x 8 page colour insets

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 369g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

Lucy Worsley is Joint Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces. Her biographies of Agatha Christie, Queen Victoria and Jane Austen were all Sunday Times bestsellers.. She presents BBC Radio 4's Lady Killers and her many TV documentaries include Lucy Worsley Investigates and Killing Sherlock.

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