Burney can sometimes be deliciously mean - as can Austen. It’s also like Austen in its comic, satirical take on humanity.įrances Burney’s Evelina: This novel is also Austen-like in its social satire. You won’t find much of this kind of thing in Austen, but what is like Austen is Ferrier’s concern with how much is at stake when it comes to educating, or failing to educate, girls.

Susan Ferrier’s Marriage: Published in 1818, this novel is set in Scotland and explores English/Scottish relations. But, you might enjoy reading these anyway: It must be said that no one - from her time or from today - writes quite like Austen does. So I’m here to help you out with some recommendations of books from around Austen’s time that you might not be familiar with. They are satisfying to reread, but rereading is nothing like sinking your teeth into a new-to-you book by a favorite author. For those who do, though, it’s a common experience to finish all her books and want more. Follow her on Twitter maybe you don’t love Jane Austen.

When she’s not reading or grading papers, she’s hanging out with her husband and son and/or riding her bike or buying books. She teaches courses in composition, literature, and the arts. Rebecca holds a PhD in English and is a professor at Norwalk Community College in Connecticut. We also venture into the realm of chapter books for elementary and middle grade readers including The Complete Jane Austen from Usborne for those readers who are ready for a little more.This is a guest post from Rebecca Hussey. Our list of Jane Austen for beginners include books actually about Jane Austen, such as Ordinary Extraordinary Jane Austen and Little People, Big Dream: Jane Austen, as well as Jane Austen adaptations of classics as board books, including the BabyLit series. At what age can you read Jane Austen? Jane Austen novels are probably best saved for teenagers (the specific age depending on their maturity and reading level), but these books will tell you where to start with Jane Austen is in infancy! Knightley and feel your heart race whenever your hear the opening 'It is a truth universally acknowledged.' we've compiled a list of Jane Austen inspired children's books you're sure to adore, whether you're looking to raise the next generation of Jane Austen fans or are simply looking to add to your own collection. Jane Austen is one of those classic authors with an almost fanatic following (which we think she richly deserves!) If you swoon at the thought of Mr.

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