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Jane Austen in 50 Words

By Maria Frawley

Jane Austen in 50 Words

By Maria Frawley

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What does Jane Austen mean when she writes approvingly of a character's 'gentility' and 'delicacy', or critically of another's 'indolence' and 'impertinence'? What are her characters doing when they take the measure of a person's 'air' and 'address'? These questions and more are answered in this Janeite treasure trove, which examines the distinctive language woven through Austen's signature stories. Much of the language used in Austen's time has either fallen out of common use or changed valence in significant and surprising ways. Maria Frawley takes 50 of those words - words that are integral to the fabric of Austen's fiction - and explores them in short, accessible and lively entries. With juicy morsels for lifelong Austen lovers as well as new students of the great writer, Frawley offers new perspectives on Austen's world, giving readers the tools to better understand her novels individually and as a whole.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
216
Release Date:
2025-10-16
Publication Date:
2025-10-16
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Academic
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
135052820X
ISBN13:
9781350528208
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
338 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
233 cm
Thickness:
13 cm
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