14795 Gothic historian and intellectual focusing on

historian and intellectual focusing on the history of feminism from 1750-1850

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This is the first full-length biography

from 1816 to 2000

14795 Gothic historian and intellectual focusing onStarts with Austen's own ideas about the relationship between books and readers, and how she made use of her own reading in her writing. Goes on to evaluate how critics and various publishers through their editions have influenced readers' responses to the novels. By focusing on the actual reactions of ordinary readers, Halsey reveals key insights into Austen's appeal as well as the appeal of reading itself. Anthem Press. 2013. Paper. NEW. $39. 00