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Oxford World's Classics Ser.: So You Think You Know Jane Austen? : A Literary Quizbook by Deirdre Le Faye and John Sutherland (2009, Uk-Trade Paper)
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So You Think You Know Jane Austen?. really know your favorite author?. In this new book, ace literary detective turned quizmaster John Sutherland and Austen buff Deirdre Le Faye challenge you to find out.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100199538999
ISBN-139780199538997
eBay Product ID (ePID)71653593
Product Key Features
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameSo You Think You Know Jane Austen? : a Literary Quizbook
Publication Year2009
SubjectQuestions & Answers, General, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
TypeNot Available
AuthorDeirdre Le Faye, John Sutherland
Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Référence
SeriesOxford World's Classics Ser.
FormatUk-Trade Paper
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight6.3 Oz
Item Length7.7 in
Item Width5 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"For those reading Austen for academic puposes the clear answers and insights could prove a valuable learning tool." --Irish Times 21/05/2005, "you should get a kick out of answering any of the questions in this book correctly." --Irish Times 21/05/2005, 'you should get a kick out of answering any of the questions in this book correctly.'Irish Times'For those reading Austen for academic puposes the clear answers and insights could prove a valuable learning tool.'Irish Times
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal823/.7
Intended AudienceTrade
Table Of ContentIntroductionThe QuizzesSense and SensibilityPride and Prejudicenorthanger AbbeyMansfield ParkEmmaPersuasionThe AnswersSense and SensibilityPride and PrejudiceNorthanger AbbeyMansfield parkEmmaPersuasion
SynopsisHow well do you really know your favourite author? Ace literary detective turned quizmaster John Sutherland and Austen buff Deirdre Le Faye challenge the reader to find out. Starting with easy, factual questions that test how well you remember a novel and its characters, the quiz progresses to a level of greater difficulty, demanding close reading and interpretative deduction. What really motivates the characters, and what is going on beneath the surface of the story? Designed to amuse and divert, the questions and answers take the reader on an imaginative journey into the world of Jane Austen, where hypothesis and speculation produce fascinating and unexpected insights. Whether you are an expert or enthusiast, So You Think You Know Jane Austen? guarantees you will know her much better after reading it. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more., How well do you really know your favorite author? In this new book, ace literary detective turned quizmaster John Sutherland and Austen buff Deirdre Le Faye challenge you to find out. Starting with easy, factual questions that test how well you remember a novel and its characters, the quiz progresses to a level of greater difficulty, demanding close reading and interpretative deduction. What really motivates the characters, and what is going on beneath the surface of the story? Designed to amuse and divert, the questions and answers take the reader on an imaginative journey into the world of Jane Austen, where hypothesis and speculation produce fascinating and unexpected insights. The questions are ingenious and fun, and the answers (located in the back of the book), in Sutherland's inimitable style, are fascinating. Completing the book guarantees a hugely improved knowledge and appreciation of Austen. Whether you are an expert or enthusiast, So You Think You Know Jane Austen? guarantees you will know her much better after reading it. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more., How well do you really know your favourite author? Ace literary detective turned quizmaster John Sutherland and Austen buff Deirdre Le Faye challenge the reader to find out. Starting with easy, factual questions that test how well you remember a novel and its characters, the quiz progresses to a level of greater difficulty, demanding close reading and interpretative deduction. What really motivates the characters, and what is going on beneath the surface of the story? Designed to amuse and divert, the questions and answers take the reader on an imaginative journey into the world of Jane Austen, where hypothesis and speculation produce fascinating and unexpected insights. Whether you are an expert or enthusiast, So You Think You Know Jane Austen? guarantees you will know her much better after reading it., Ace literary detective John Sutherland and Austen buff Deirdre Le Faye challenge the reader to discover just how well you really know your favourite author. Starting with easy, factual questions the quiz progresses to find out how much you know by deduction and hypothesis- what really motivates the characters, and what is going on underneath the surface? Hugely entertaining as well as full of fascinating insights, So You Think You Know Jane Austen? guarantees you will know her much better after reading it. The answers are at the back!
LC Classification NumberPR4037.S88 2009
