A Jane Austen education how six novels taught me about love, friendship, and the things that really matter

Austen scholar Deresiewicz turns to the author's novels to reveal the remarkable life lessons hidden within. With humor and candor, Deresiewicz employs his own experiences to demonstrate the enduring power of Austen's teachings.

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Main Author: Deresiewicz, William, 1964-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Penguin Press, 2011.
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Table of Contents:
  • Emma: everyday matters
  • Pride and prejudice: growing up
  • Northanger Abbey: learning to learn
  • Mansfield Park: being good
  • Persuasion: true friends
  • Sense and sensibility: falling in love
  • The end of the story.