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Jane Austen by Peter J. Leithart
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Jane Austen

A Literary Celebrity

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Length 5 hours 5 minutes
Language English
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Jane Austen is famous for such books as Persuasion, Pride and Prejudice, and Emma. Now learn about the author’s journey through a life spent making up stories that touched the lives of millions.

Jane Austen is now what she never was in life, and what she would have been horrified to become--a literary celebrity. “Janeia” is the author’s term for the mania for all things Austen. Dive into Jane Austen: A Literary Celebrity and discover:


  • how it all began and Austen’s love of poetry

  • her early masterpieces and the inspiration behind the stories

  • her road to getting published and the health decline that led to her death

This biography is perfect for:


  • Jane Austen fans and collectors

  • men and women who have enjoyed Austen-inspired films and TV series adaptations

  • anyone interested in learning about the varied sides of Austen’s character and the characters she created

Jane Austen: A Literary Celebrity is a fascinating look at a woman who never meant to be famous.

Peter J. Leithart (PhD, University of Cambridge) is President of Theopolis Institute and serves as Teacher at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Birmingham. He is the author of several books, including?The Kingdom and the Power, Creator: A Theological Interpretation of Genesis 1,?Defending Constantine: The Twilight of an Empire and the Dawn of Christendom, and?Baptism: A Guide from Life to Death.

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