Author |
Tytler, Sarah, 1827-1914 |
Title |
Jane Austen and her works
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Alternate Title |
Jane Austen & her works
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Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Cassell Petter, Galpin & Co., 1880.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Credits |
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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Summary |
"Jane Austen and Her Works" by Sarah Tytler is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the life and literary contributions of Jane Austen, highlighting her evolution as a writer. It likely discusses the themes and characters of her most renowned novels such as "Pride and Prejudice," "Emma," and "Sense and Sensibility," while also providing insights into the social context of her time. The opening of the book sets a reflective tone by establishing the significance of Jane Austen's literary achievements against the backdrop of her life. It portrays her as a remarkable woman whose early works foreshadowed her later masterpieces, while emphasizing her close relationship with her family and the supportive environment that nurtured her talent. Tytler emphasizes the importance of understanding the interplay between Austen's life and her novels, suggesting that their characteristics reflect enduring human nature. Thus, the initial chapters frame Austen as a writer of great sensitivity and insight, who captured the complexities of relationships and social manners in her works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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Subject |
Women and literature -- England -- History -- 19th century
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Subject |
Austen, Jane, 1775-1817 -- Criticism and interpretation
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Subject |
Romance fiction, English -- History and criticism
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
70809 |
Release Date |
May 20, 2023 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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