The Genius of Jane Austen: Her Love of Theatre and Why She Works in Hollywood

by Paula Byrne

Book Overview

Perfect for fans of Jane Austen, this updated edition of Paula Byrne's debut book includes new material that explores the history of Austen stage adaptations, why her books work so well on screen, and what that reveals about one of the world's most beloved authors.

Originally published by Bloomsbury Academic in 2003 as Jane Austen and the Theatre, Paula Byrne's first book was never made widely available in the US and is out of print today...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062674498
• ISBN13: 9780062674494
• Release Date: June 2017
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 7.9"