Book · 2017 · History and criticism
The making of Jane Austen
Why people recommend it
The Making of Jane Austen by Devoney Looser is a detailed exploration of the cultural history and reception of the beloved English novelist. On The Book Review podcast, during the July 18, 2024 episode 'Ties' to Ferrante?, Jenny Schuessler discussed Devoney Looser's book on Jane Austen's reception history. Schuessler described the work as fascinating, explaining that it traces the history of how the author's legacy and public image were received over time. On the same day, during the episode The World of Jane Austen Fans, guest Deborah Yaffe also mentioned Devoney Looser's book while discussing fan reception. Yaffe noted that the publication was featured in the same essay collection as her own work, highlighting how Looser's research dives deeply into the phenomenon of Austen fandom. Both commentators drew attention to how the volume sheds light on the broader cultural footprint left by the legendary author and the passionate communities that continue to surround her life and work today.
Who recommended it
- Jenny Schuessler Recommended
- Deborah Yaffe Discussed
Jenny Schuessler — 1 mention
“she's written this fascinating in my opinion book called The Making of Jane Austin which really traces kind of the history of her reception”
Deborah Yaffe — 1 mention
“the another book in that in the same essay that mine is in this week is by of a book by devony loer called the making of Jane Austin which talks about the fan reception of Jane Austin”