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If you don't know why Jane Austen is often called one of the most brillant novelists of all time, or a literary genius, then I'll give you some numbers. At age 23, she had already written three novels: Elinor and Marianne, First Impressions and Susan. They became Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice and Northanger Abbey. Her novels bring together romance with social satire and subtle psychological insight. She has a unique way of showing that ideals often seem to clash with day-to-day demands and realities. Also, I personally laughed out loud when I first read Sense and Sensibility, because of Jane Austen's wit and elegant humor. Northanger Abbey is a little different, since it was meant as a literary satire of the Gothic Novel (if you don't know what a Gothic novel is, there's one: Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley) so popular in Austen's days.
Note: in this lens you'll find books first, if it is the movies and DVDs you like best, just scroll down.
Online resources on Jane Austen
- Jane Austen Society of North America
- JASNA is made of real scholars and dedicated amateurs who join together on equal ground in their enthusiasm and admiration for Jane Austen's genius.
- Online biography, always a good place to start
- Very good online bio. Details of her life are given, followed by a recap of the literary context of her days and where she stands in it.
- Republic of Pemberley
- Discussion group and information on the works, life, and culture of Jane Austen. Online copies of her letters and novels. There is a wealth of info there, but navigating the site takes a little getting used to, in my opinion.
- Tilneys and Trap-doors
- "Keeping irony alive since 1999". Personal thoughts and humorous opinions on the works of Jane Austen. Fan fiction and e-texts of a few of her novels.
- Jane Austen's house
- The house in Hampshire where Jane Austen did most of her writing, now a museum.
- Hamphire, the inspirational home of Jane Austen
- Jane Austen wrote her famous works drawing on a large circle of friends, social gatherings and places around Hampshire that she visited to devise the characters and settings for her novels. Have a look around yourself...
- Jane Austen's Bath
- A Jane Austen's center in Bath, where she lived with her family between 1801 and 1805.
- Jane Austen, Your Questions Answered
- A literature academic provides answers to e-mailed questions presented in a humorously way, as if Jane Austen was answering herself. Brief history of Austen, with book and article reviews.
- Jane Austen's Great Thought of the Day
- Read the quote of the day, ask to have it sent to you by email or copy and add HTML code to your own page. (you may even get a Shakespeare sonnet of the day in your email-box, something Marianne would have loved, no doubt...)
- Calendars Behind Jane Austen's Novels
- Probable calendars, which supports Jane Austen's prose narratives, are given for a few of her works.
- Suite101.com: Jane Austen
- Mostly for those who would like to join in online discussions on Jane Austen's work. Some articles and infos, links.
- Jane Austen Jewelry
- A 'fun-link' site. Photographs with links to create earrings like those worn by a few of her female characters.
I am Elinor Dashwood!
All the novels, and Jane's letters too.
Sense and Sensibility (Oxford World's Classics) by Jane Austen
A great story of two different tempers faced with more...3 points
Pride and Prejudice (Bantam Classics) by Jane Austen
Probably the most famous of all Jane Austen's nove more...2 points
Emma (Bantam Classics) by Jane Austen
This is her most acclaimed novel. The central char more...0 points
Persuasion (Signet Classics) by Jane Austen
The last novel she wrote, a work of maturity. I do more...0 points
Northanger Abbey (Modern Library Classics) by Jane Austen
A literay satire of the Gothic Novel, a style that more...0 points
Mansfield Park (Signet Classics) by Jane Austen
The story of Fanny, arguably one of the first anti more...0 points
Jane Austen's Letters by Jane Austen
Reading these letters feels very much like reading more...0 points
A little insight into Jane's real life.
"Cassandra's was the colder and calmer disposition; she was always prudent and well judging, but with less outward demonstration of feeling and less sunniness of temper than Jane possessed. It was remarked in her family that 'Cassandra had the merit of having her temper always under command, but that Jane had the happiness of a temper that never required to be commanded.' When 'Sense and Sensibility' came out, some persons, who knew the family slightly, surmised that the two elder Miss Dashwoods were intended by the author for her sister and herself; but this could not be the case. Cassandra's character might indeed represent the 'sense' of Elinor, but Jane's had little in common with the 'sensibility' of Marianne. The young woman who, before the age of twenty, could so clearly discern the failings of Marianne Dashwood, could hardly have been subject to them herself."- From A Memoir of Jane Austen by J.E. Austen-Leigh
Compiled novels, complete work...
Jane Austen: The Complete Novels
A handsome volume, including Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion, and Lady Susan. Nineteenth century illustrations make it complete and true to its author.
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The Complete Novels of Jane Austen (Special Editions)
A lovely paperback all-in-one book.
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 12/07/2009)
The Oxford Illustrated Jane Austen (Six Volume Set)
For collectors: this set presents the most authoritative and comprehensive edition available - invaluable for students and enthusiasts of Jane Austen's work. Beautiful, too...
Amazon Price: $110.25 (as of 12/07/2009)
Favorite Jane Austen Novels: Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion (Dover Thrift Editions)
For those who just want the most popular novels.
Amazon Price: $8.00 (as of 12/07/2009)
Lady Susan, The Watsons, Sanditon (Penguin Classics)
What is referred to as the 'minor works' of Jane Austen. Still a valuable addition to your library.
Amazon Price: $7.92 (as of 12/07/2009)
Books about Jane Austen and her work.
A Memoir of Jane Austen: And Other Family Recollections (Oxford World's Classics)
Collected memoirs of close relations of Jane Austen, who knew and loved her.
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The Cambridge Companion to Jane Austen (Cambridge Companions to Literature)
To understand Jane Austen's novels in their original context, and have a view of where they stand in today's critical discussion as well.
Amazon Price: $22.61 (as of 12/07/2009)
Jane Austen: Women, Politics, and the Novel
For a comprehensive look at Jane Austen's skill throughout her novels, how she dealt with topics that are still discussed today.
Amazon Price: $18.00 (as of 12/07/2009)
Recreating Jane Austen
An analysis of both books and films, not too long, but rich, clever, and witty. Interesting.
Amazon Price: $28.99 (as of 12/07/2009)
Jane Austen on Screen
A collection of essays on the adaptation of 19th century prose into modern movies, authors ranging from literary scholars to film-makers.
Amazon Price: $32.08 (as of 12/07/2009)
All Things Austen [Two Volumes]: An Encyclopedia of Austen's World
For the die-hard fans, researchers and collectors, a two-volumes encyclopedia presenting well-researched information about domestic items, the social scene, the workplace, the church, special events and rituals, and everyday customs that constituted life
Amazon Price: $157.95 (as of 12/07/2009)
A Jane Austen Encyclopedia
The first encyclopedia on Jane Austen's life and works, it focuses more on characters, writings and family members. Great complement to the previous two-volumes set.
Amazon Price: $125.00 (as of 12/07/2009)
"She applies big truths to little scenes"
Elizabeth Bowen
Jane Austen today!
For continuing the pleasure of reading Jane, as if she were still with us.
Dear Jane Austen: A Heroine's Guide to Life and Love
Jane Austen answers letters from perplexed modern-day heroines-in-training, supplying her readers with the precepts a true heroine lives by and illustrating them with revealing examples from her novels. Written with all the charm, wit, and wisdom one might expect from the author of Pride and Prejudice, a treat for any Austen fan!
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Mr. Darcy's Diary: A Novel
"If you've ever thought, 'How could he say that?' when Darcy proposed to Elizabeth the first time, or wondered what he thought of her when he met her again at Pemberley... if you've ever wondered what he said to Wickham when he finally found him in London, or what he said to Lydia... if you've ever wondered what Darcy felt when Elizabeth said 'Yes'... if you've ever wondered what happened at Christmas after Lizzy and Darcy were married... then this book will answer your deepest desires." From a British reader (the book was first published overseas, of course).
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 12/07/2009)
Becoming Jane: The Wit and Wisdom of Jane Austen
Inspired by Becoming Jane, the romantic film that could only make you want to know more about Jane Austen, here is a delightful collection of some of her most famous and quotable quotes -- pearls of wit and wisdom on topics like family, the sexes, friends, money, marriage, and of course love -- that are as true today as they were in Austen's time.
Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 12/07/2009)
For the serious and wealthy collectors.
- Jonkers Rare Books
- First editions of the highlights of 19th & 20th century literature, children's fiction and fine illustrated books.
Jane Austen Audio Books.
Pride and Prejudice (Classic Fiction)
Amazon Price: $21.98 (as of 12/07/2009)
Emma (Classic Fiction)
Amazon Price: $17.14 (as of 12/07/2009)
Sense And Sensibility (Naxos AudioBooks)
Amazon Price: $42.83 (as of 12/07/2009)
Persuasion (Complete Classics)
Amazon Price: $31.67 (as of 12/07/2009)
Lady Susan (Naxos AudioBooks)
Amazon Price: $14.02 (as of 12/07/2009)
She's everywhere
Terrific Blog.
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Pemberley Sticker (Bumper)
Price: 4.49
Tote Bag
Price: 13.99
Most Ardently 2 - Mr. Darcy Jr. Jersey T-Shirt
Price: 24.99
Jane Austen films, part 1.
Sense & Sensibility (Special Edition)
Excellent adaptation, from the screenplay to the actors' performances, everything contributes to making this film a must-have, and not only for Austen lovers.
Amazon Price: $8.49 (as of 12/07/2009)
Pride and Prejudice - The Special Edition (A&E, 1996)
The collected episodes of the acclaimed BBC mini-series based on one of Jane Austen's most beloved novels. This is truly a jewel, like watching the novel come to life. Honest, I have the aniversary edition (a gift from my honey) and we BOTH love it! Great acting, great landscapes too.
Amazon Price: $19.49 (as of 12/07/2009)
Emma (A&E, 1997)
Another miniserie, more subtle and truer to Jane Austen's novel than the theatrical release.
Amazon Price: $15.49 (as of 12/07/2009)
Persuasion
Based on the craftiest and most mature novel of Jane Austen. Things are set in motion slowly at first, but in the end, you will find that the film is as carefully crafted as the book.
Amazon Price: $8.49 (as of 12/07/2009)
Austen Country
Beautiful documentary on Jane Austen's life and lifetime scenes.
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 12/07/2009)
Jane Austen films, part 2.
Pride & Prejudice
Latest adaptation of the ever so popular tale of Elizabeth and Mr Darcy, with a charm of its own.
Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 12/07/2009)
Emma
Cupid is armed and dangerous! The big production version, with lovely and witty Gwyneth Paltrow in the starring role.
Amazon Price: $12.49 (as of 12/07/2009)
Mansfield Park (1999)
The story of Fanny Price, in a more 'adult' tone since topics like slavery, money-driven society and sexuality are more openly seen or discussed, though they are more subtly handled in Austen's novels. A more modern Jane Austen maybe...
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 12/07/2009)
Becoming Jane
Not a true biography, but enough real facts all the same, and true to the spirit of Jane Austen's novels.
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 12/07/2009)
Amazon's Jane Austen DVD store.
- Amazon.com: Jane Austen on DVD Store: Movies & TV: All Titles, Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility & More
- Online shopping for Jane Austen on DVD Store from a great selection of Movies & TV; DVD, All Titles, Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility, Biographies & More & more at everyday low prices.
Music to go along while you read, write, muse, etc.
Sense and Sensibility: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1995 Film)
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 12/07/2009)
Pride & Prejudice
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 12/07/2009)
Pride and Prejudice: The Original Soundtrack from the A&E Special Presentation
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 12/07/2009)
Emma: Music From The Miramax Motion Picture
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 12/07/2009)
Piano Classics from the World of Jane Austen
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 12/07/2009)
The Jane Austen Companion
Amazon Price: $10.98 (as of 12/07/2009)
More fun stuff for all of us Austen lovers.
Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice T-Shirt - Obstinate, headstrong girl!
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Jane Austen Writing Box Calligraphy Set
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I Love Jane Austen Mug
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 12/07/2009)
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Some Austen fans are so disappointed with the latest films that they chose to make their own!
This is just sooooooo funny...
Collectibles.
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Jane Austen lovers, let your voice be heard now:
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- CLB CLB Apr 19, 2009 @ 1:44 pm | in reply to catherine_de_ryck
- Bonjour Catherine, je suis bien française !
I will have my 13 yo daughter visit your lenses, she does watercolors and will certainly enjoy it.
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- catherine_de_ryck catherine_de_ryck Apr 19, 2009 @ 10:26 am
- Interesting lens.
I visited the Jane Austen Centre the last time I went to Bath, maybe you could add a link to their website.
(I do not know if you are French or English because I visited some of your other lenses written in both languages, I also speak French).
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- Tracey_M Tracey_M Nov 17, 2008 @ 3:33 pm
- 5* I love this lens. Thank you.
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