A Dictionary of the Characters of Jane Austen's Works
Author : Bertha Elizabeth Colline
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Page : pages
File Size : 29,9 MB
Release : 1912
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A Jane Austen Dictionary
Author : George Latimer Apperson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 23,5 MB
Release : 2015-04-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1108082351
Book Description
This 1932 work, compiled by the editor and scholar George Latimer Apperson (1857-1937), is an indispensable reference for all admirers of Jane Austen's work. Its aim was to 'include in one alphabet, the name of every person, place, book and author named in Jane Austen's novels, fragments and juvenilia'.
The Language of Jane Austen
Author : Myra Stokes
Publisher : MacMillan
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 36,21 MB
Release : 1991
Category : English language
ISBN : 9780333483046
Book Description
This study examines in detail the vocabulary associated with each of the four main components of 'character' in Jane Austen's work: head, heart, spirits, manners. By comparing Jane Austen's use of these words with their use in other literature of the period, Myra Stokes enhances our understanding not only of Jane Austen's prose, but also of the nineteenth-century society in which she lived.
Jane Austen's Little Book of Wisdom
Author : Jane Austen
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 24,33 MB
Release : 2023-03
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1642970492
Book Description
The ultimate companion for the Jane Austen fan filled with her penetrating insights and humor on life, love, and death. "A valuable resource for any Austen lover to use for quick reference or to read through." --Library Journal Jane Austen is one of the most popular female writers in history, best known for her stories of love, loss, and hope, which are cleverly intertwined with her witty insights into the traits and expectations of English Georgian society. Here, in this stunning little book, you will be able to read hundreds of individual quotes from her famous works--from Pride and Prejudice and Emma to Persuasion and Sense and Sensibility--each prompting an emotional response, thoughtful musing, or even a little snigger at the wise and shrewd perceptions that Austen had of the world around her. Utterly charming and very profound, fans of Jane Austen can revel in these much-loved quotes, while a new audience will be introduced to the joys that her books have provided since their publication many years ago. With each chapter focusing on a different theme--from Love & Longing to Female Strength--this gorgeous gift book is the perfect compilation of Austen's funny, moving, and thought-provoking words. Content of themes: Love & Longing Friendship Society Female Strength Life & Death Faith Art & Literature "The wit of Jane Austen has for a partner the perfection of her taste." --Virginia Woolf
A Dictionary of the Characters & Proper Names in the Works of Shakespeare
Author : Francis Griffin Stokes
Publisher :
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 26,81 MB
Release : 1924
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN :
Book Description
The Jane Austen handbook, with a dictionary of Jane Austen's life and works
Author : J. David Grey
Publisher :
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 31,31 MB
Release : 1986
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Jane Austen Dictionary
Author : Pauline E. Kelly
Publisher :
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 44,52 MB
Release : 2009-02-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780976881230
Book Description
When Jane Austen died in 1817, her legacy included six of the world's most beloved and enduring novels, yet much of the language that punctuates her work may puzzle some of today's readers. This delightful book not only provides definitions for words that have become obsolete, but it also explains how commonly recognizable words were used in very different ways. In addition, it provides an interesting look into the world of Regency England where Jane Austen's novels took place. Charmingly illustrated, and full of quotes, it is a must-have book for the casual reader, as well as the serious student of Ms. Austen, that is sure to be enjoyed and referred to innumberable times.
Character and Conflict in Jane Austen's Novels
Author : Bernard J. Paris
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 42,9 MB
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1351529412
Book Description
In Character and Conflict in Jane Austen's Novels , Bernard J. Paris offers an analysis of the protagonists in four of Jane Austen's most popular novels. His analysis reveals them to be brilliant mimetic creations who often break free of the formal and thematic limitations placed upon them by Austen. Paris traces the powerful tensions between form, theme, and mimesis in Mansfield Park , Emma , Pride and Prejudice , and Persuasion . Paris uses Northrop Frye's theory of comic forms to analyse and describe the formal structure of the novels, and Karen Horney's psychological theories to explore the personalities and inner conflicts of the main characters. The concluding chapter turns from the characters to their creator, employing the Horneyan categories of self-effacing, detached, and expansive personality types to interpret Jane Austen's own personality. Readers of Jane Austen will find much that is new and challenging in this study. It is one of the few books to recognise and pay tribute to Jane Austen's genius in characterisation. Anyone who reads this book will come away with a new understanding of Austen's heroines as imagined human beings and also with a deeper feeling for the troubled humanity of the author herself.
The Jane Austen Dictionary
Author : Emmalee Haskell
Publisher :
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 16,69 MB
Release : 2021-01-11
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ISBN :
Book Description
A collection of useful and interesting words from Jane Austen's works. This book is a specialized dictionary for use with Austen's novels. Definitions are provided within the context of 1800s England, including usage samples and historical notes. A perfect resource for expanding your vocabulary, increasing your understanding of Austen's writings, widening your knowledge of 1800s culture, or simply enjoying interesting words. A delightful gift for any fan of regency fiction! Perfect for fans of Pride & Prejudice, Bridgerton, Emma, Sanditon, Jane Eyre, Brontë, etc.
A Jane Austen Encyclopedia
Author : Paul Poplawski
Publisher :
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 10,31 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Women novelists, English
ISBN : 9780861721092
Book Description
Perhaps the first modern novelist, Jane Austen (1775-1817) has left an indelible mark on the world of letters. Best known as the author of penetrating studies of English domestic life and manners, her works continue to be read and appreciated today. Her writings have also generated an enormous volume of scholarship, and critics continue to offer insightful interpretations of her writings. This reference book is a comprehensive and detailed guide to her life and works. The chronologies that begin the volume outline the principal events in her life and place her works within larger historical and literary contexts. The alphabetically arranged entries that follow identify characters, discuss works and themes, and synthesize the vast body of criticism devoted to her writings. The volume concludes with extensive bibliographies of works by and about Austen.
