
The Cambridge Introduction to Jane Austen
Janet Todd(Author)
Cambridge University Press
2nd Edition
Published on 19. February 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-1-107-49470-1 (ISBN)
Description
Jane Austen is unique among British novelists in maintaining her popular appeal while receiving more scholarly attention now than ever before. This introduction by Janet Todd, leading scholar and editor of Austen's work, explains what students need to know about her novels, life, context and reception. Each novel is discussed in detail, and the essential information is given about her life and literary influences, her novels and letters, and her impact on later literature. For this second edition, the book has been fully revised; a new chapter explores the ways in which Austen's work has prompted imitations, adaptations and creative spin-offs. Key areas of current critical focus are considered throughout, but the book's analysis remains thoroughly grounded in readings of the texts themselves. Janet Todd outlines what makes Austen's prose style so innovative and gives useful starting points for the study of the major works, with suggestions for further reading.
Reviews / Votes
'Easy to read and engaging, this is an excellent overview of Austen's work.' R. Stone, ChoiceMore details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
1 Halftones, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
284 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-107-49470-1 (9781107494701)
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Janet Todd
The Cambridge Introduction to Jane Austen
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02/2015
2nd Edition
Cambridge University Press
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Janet Todd
The Cambridge Introduction to Jane Austen
Book
09/2006
Cambridge University Press
€17.32
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Person
Janet Todd is the President of Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge.
Content
Preface; 1. Life and times; 2. The literary context; 3. Northanger Abbey; 4. Sense and Sensibility; 5. Pride and Prejudice; 6. Mansfield Park; 7. Emma; 8. Persuasion; 9. Austenmania: Jane Austen's global life; Afterword.