Book description
'Stunning. Gobsmacking. Groundbreaking. What a gift to Austen fans the world over!' - Natalie Jenner, author of The Jane Austen Society, Bloomsbury Girls & Every Time We Say GoodbyeThe Novel Life of Jane Austen is a beautifully illustrated graphic biography that brings to life the remarkable story of one of Britain's most beloved literary icons.Step into the world of Jane Austen with this captivating graphic novel that brings to life the beloved author's own story. Through delightful illustrations and engaging storytelling, you will journey from Austen's early years as a budding novelist, full of writerly ambition, to her posthumous fame as one of the most celebrated writers in literary history. Packed with biographical facts, The Novel Life of Jane Austen offers a unique perspective on Jane's view of the world around her - revealing her sharp wit, her keen observations on society and the struggles she faced in a male-dominated world where she lacked the leverage of rank or fortune. This graphic novel explores her family dynamics, the influences of her friendships and the moments that inspired Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, Persuasion and other novels.A sparkling collaboration between renowned Austen expert Janine Barchas and New York Times bestselling graphic novelist Isabel Greenberg, this is not just a must-read for Janeites but for anyone curious about one of literature's most enduring figures.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience