Jane Austen's families

'Jane Austen's Families' focuses on family dynamics in Jane Austen's six novels. After a general introduction, which places its approach in the context of ethical criticism, it divides into two sections. The first, 'Family Dynamics' consists of three chapters; 'T...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Sturrock, June (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Anthem Press 2013.
Edición:1st ed
Colección:Anthem Nineteenth-Century Series
Materias:
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The functions of the dysfunctional family : Northanger Abbey, Sense and sensibility, Pride and prejudice
  • Spoilt children : Pride and prejudice, Mansfield Park and Emma
  • Usefulness and exertion : mothers and sisters in Sense and sensibility, Mansfield Park, Emma and Persuasion
  • Money, morals and Mansfield Park
  • Speech and silence in Emma
  • Dandies and beauties : the issue of good looks in Persuasion
  • Conclusion : "creative attention."