Scarce/Rare. Excellent overview of Austen's life and works with an unusual focus (for a short book) on the social, political, and literary world of her times. Full of b&w illustrations with variety - contemporary, and 19th century illustrations, and stills from BBC and other film adaptations. Illustrated hardbound book. The series "Life & Works" is intended to assist students in critical understanding of selected writers. Very good/near fine. Wayland (Publications) Ltd. Hove, East Sussex. 1989. Hb. USED. $45.00