6/24/2023 0 Comments Brave Jane Austen by Lisa Pliscou![]() ![]() ![]() Corace’s illustrations, created using gouache, ink, acrylic, and pencil, have a stylized look and a relatively limited, somewhat subdued palette. It details the hardships that Jane and her family faced, from financial difficulties both before and after her father’s death to Jane’s survival of (and long, book-filled recuperation from) a serious illness, and emphasizes that despite these challenges Jane was dedicated to perfecting her craft. ![]() The relatively lengthy text flows smoothly. Pliscou paints a vivid picture of the world Jane was born into, from the physical environment of home and village to the strictures on women’s accomplishments and experiences. This brief biography of Jane Austen describes her life and notes the hardships and expectations she overcame to become a published author. ![]()
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