Jane Austen: By a Lady
Subject:
English / Language Arts
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
Source: Biography Channel
This Biography Channel video clip explores the reasons behind Jane Austen's decision to publish Sense and Sensibility anonymously. Besides personal reasons, there was also the expectations of women during her time.
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