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Jane Austen: Visual Encyclopedia: Novels and Adaptations, Characters and Locations - Enter the World of the Famous Novelist.

by Claire Saim

Jane Austen’s books, worlds and screen afterlives

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Jane Austen’s books, worlds and screen afterlives

Claire Saim’s illustrated encyclopedia brings together Austen’s life and writing with the adaptations that have carried her work into film and television. Its three-part structure moves from her family, friends and historical context to the novels, unfinished works, letters and early writings, then turns to Austen’s cultural legacy. Alongside character backgrounds and a chronology, the book covers filming locations and production details from more than 30 adaptations, as well as festivals, museums and popular-culture tributes. The result is a reference-style portrait that connects the original texts with the settings, images and screen versions through which Austen’s work continues to circulate.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Jane Austen fans interested in her life, family and writings
  • Readers exploring adaptations of Austen’s work across film and television
  • Collectors seeking an illustrated reference on Austen’s cultural legacy

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Jane Austen’s life and historical contextNovels, letters and early writingsFilm and television adaptationsCultural legacy and popular culture

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Book overview

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 time
o Essays on Jane Austen, her family, friends and potential lovers
o Illustrations and photos from across Jane's beloved England
o Researchers discuss Jane Austen's appearance

PART II: The world of Jane Austen
o A complete chronology of Jane Austen's work
o The historical and fictional backgrounds to iconic characters such as Elizabeth Bennet, the Dashwoods, and Mr Darcy
o Filming locations and production secrets from over 30 adaptations
o The unfinished novels and how they were eventually published
o Expert analysis of early works and other writings

PART III: Jane Austen's legacy
o A comprehensive guide to the best Austen festivals
o Details on the famous museums and collections dedicated to Jane Austen
o From postage stamps to Funko-Pops Jane's indelible influence

Want 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.
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