Jane Austen Sings the Blues

In this tribute to Bruce Stovel (1941-2007), an Austen scholar and blues lover, Stovel (English, U. of Alberta) compiles 40 essays by other Jane Austen scholars, blues artists, and some of his students, on Jane Austen's novels, the blues, and blues poetry, as well as blues poems, tributes, and reminiscences about him. Contributors are based in Canada and the US. An accompanying CD includes blues performances by Ann Rabson, John Vaughn, and Graham Guest. Distributed by Michigan State U. Press. Annotation 穢2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)