Jane Austen's Heroines (RLE Jane Austen)
Intimacy in Human Relationships
1st Edition
Published on 2. October 2012
160 pages
978-1-136-68181-3 (ISBN)
Description
First published in 1984, John Hardy's important interpretation of Jane Austen's heroines breaks through the accepted tradition of viewing the author as merely a rational comedienne of manners. He argues instead that Jane Austen's greatness lies in her exploration of human relationships through the subtle and original portrayal of her heroines.
Jane Austen's heroines come to enjoy a distinctive relationship with the men they eventually marry. Between her lovers the potential exists for the kind of intimacy that leads to a shared privacy. Austen's recognition of this represents her special insight into what is of central importance in human relationships. Her belief that love and friendship are our only hope of triumphing over solitude, and the character and integrity of her heroines, are the major elements which make Jane Austen's novels so satisfying.
Jane Austen's heroines come to enjoy a distinctive relationship with the men they eventually marry. Between her lovers the potential exists for the kind of intimacy that leads to a shared privacy. Austen's recognition of this represents her special insight into what is of central importance in human relationships. Her belief that love and friendship are our only hope of triumphing over solitude, and the character and integrity of her heroines, are the major elements which make Jane Austen's novels so satisfying.
Reviews / Votes
'Very thoughtfully and delicately done, with a refreshing lack of critical cliches ... takes Austen criticism on several important steps' - Birmingham Post'Illuminating' - Financial Times
'Hardy writes about Austen with feeling and understanding.' - Women's Review of Books
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
5,89 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-136-68181-3 (9781136681813)
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Person
John Philips Hardy
Content
1. Catherine Morland 2. Elinor Dashwood 3. Elizabeth Bennet 4. Fanny Price 5. Emma Woodhouse 6. Anne Elliot
