Mastering the Novels of Jane Austen

Mastering the Novels of Jane Austen is the ideal companion for anyone studying the works of this endearing literary figure. An engaging account of the six most-read Austen novels, this book captures the imagination with its fresh and lively approach.It provides a detailed critique of Northanger Abbey, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, and Persuasion, linking the significance of the works from the past to the present day in the light of contemporary attitudes to women, tradition, and innovation. The book explores the influence of art, architecture, music, literature, theology, philosophy, history and politics in the novels, and discusses both traditional and contemporary literary theory, examining Austen''s use of wit and irony, and the nuances of her vocabulary.A must-have guide for anyone preparing for exams or looking to gain the maximum satisfaction from their reading of the novels of this much-loved author.>

List of contents

Introduction
PART 1: NORTHHANGER ABBEY
PART 2: SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
PART 3: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
PART 4: MANSFIELD PARK
PART 5: EMMA
PART 6: PERSUASION
Glossary
Further Reading
Index.

About the author

RICHARD GILL teaches English at Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College, Leicester, UK, and teaches adults at the University of Leicester, UK.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Gill, Susan Gregory
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.11.2002
• EAN: 9780333948989
• ISBN: 978-0-333-94898-9
• No. of pages: 400
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 233 mm x 20 mm
• Series: Palgrave Master Series; Macmillan Master Series; Macmillan Master Series; Palgrave Master Series; MacMillan Master
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies