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The Reception of Jane Austen in Europe

By Anthony Mandal

The Reception of Jane Austen in Europe Contemporary literature

The Reception of Jane Austen in Europe

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This volume of international research provides a wide-ranging account of Jane Austen's reception across the length and breadth of Europe, from Russia and Finland in the North to Italy and Spain in the South. In historical terms, the survey ranges from the near-contemporary - since Austen's novels were available in French very soon after their original publication - to modern times, in those countries which for various reasons, linguistic, historical or ideological, have taken up the novels only in recent years. For many, Austen's novels are valued for their romantic content, as love stories, but increasingly they are being perceived as sophisticated, ironic narratives. In this, the quality of translation has been a significant factor and the many film and television adaptations have played an important part in establishing Austen's reputation amongst the public across two centuries. It will be seen from this that across Europe Austen's 'reception history' is far from uniform and has been shaped by a complex of extra-literary forces.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
462
Release Date:
2007-10-13
Publication Date:
2007-08-13
Publisher:
Bloomsbury 3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0826469329
ISBN13:
9780826469328
Weight:
854 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
29 cm
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