Letters to Alice on First Reading Jane Austen - Hardcover

Weldon, Fay

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9780718124380: Letters to Alice on First Reading Jane Austen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0718124383 ISBN 13: 9780718124380

Publisher: Michael Joseph/ Rainbird, 1984

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A collection of correspondence between an eighteen year old student with green spiky hair and her aunt Fay, in which they discuss the merits of reading Jane Austen. First published in 1985.

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YA In this "epistolary novel," Weldon, like Jane Austen, writes letters to a niece (in Weldon's case, imaginary) about literature and writing. In addition, "Aunt" Fay writes about the life and works of Jane Austen and about her own thoughts concerning Austen and the times in which she lived. Through her letters, readers find Alice struggling with her own novel; unhappy at school, where she must read Austen; quarreling with parents; having a love affair; and living a modern life with her green spiky hair. Those who especially enjoy Austen and/or those interested in writing and in literature will find this book well-written, intruiging and witty. A special book for a limited audience. Susan Levine, PGCMLS, Md.
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Review:

"A study of a writer (and reader) thinking aloud about art and civilization . . . it should be required reading, a prerequisite for students of literature." -- Hilma Wolitzer, New York Times Book Review

"Wise, sharp, informative . . . shrewd and funny" -- A. S. Byatt, Times Literary Supplement

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