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462 pages | first published 1815

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"Backgrounds" collects a wealth of source material, much of it new to the Fourth Edition. New material includes Austen's correspondence with her publisher about the business of writing, revealing Austen's view of her own writing and career. In add...
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Summary of 39057 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 88%
funny 70%
relaxing 30%
emotional 24%
reflective 20%
hopeful 19%
challenging 7%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 4%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 29%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 7% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.99

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