The Hidden Jane Austen

Reveals Austen's ability to penetrate the hidden inner motives of her characters through compelling new readings of her novels.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. Into the open with Catherine Morland; 2. Elinor Dashwood and concealment; 3. Elizabeth's memory and Mr Darcy's smile; 4. The religion of Aunt Norris; 5. The story of Fanny Price; 6. Emma's overhearing; 7. Anne Elliot and the ambient world; Bibliography.

About the author

John Wiltshire is Adjunct Professor at La Trobe University, Melbourne. He is author of Jane Austen and The Body: 'The Picture of Health' (Cambridge University Press, 1992) and Recreating Jane Austen (Cambridge University Press, 2001), and editor of Mansfield Park (Cambridge University Press, 2005) in The Cambridge Edition of the Works of Jane Austen.

Summary

Through fascinating close readings of key passages in Jane Austen's six major novels, John Wiltshire highlights Austen's unique ability to penetrate the hidden inner motives and impulses of her characters, and reveals some of the secrets of her narrative art.

Product details

• Authors: John Wiltshire
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.04.2014
• EAN: 9781107643642
• ISBN: 978-1-107-64364-2
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 230 mm x 11 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Fiction > Poetry, drama