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Title
The Language of Jane Austen / Joe Bray.
Author
Bray, Joe, author.
ISBN
9783319721620 (electronic book)
3319721623 (electronic book)
9783319721613
3319721623 (electronic book)
9783319721613
Published
Cham, Switzerland : Springer Nature, 2018.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource.
Other Standard Identifiers
10.1007/978-3-319-72162-0 doi
Call Number
PR4032
Dewey Decimal Classification
828.709
Summary
Joe Bray’s careful analysis of Jane Austen’s stylistic techniques reveals that the genius of her writing is far from effortless; rather he makes the case for her as a meticulous craftswoman and a radical stylistic pioneer. Countering those who have detected in her novels a dominant, authoritative perspective, Bray begins by highlighting the complex, ever-shifting and ambiguous nature of the point of view through which her narratives are presented. This argument is then advanced through an exploration of the subtle representation of speech, thought and writing in Austen’s novels. Subsequent chapters investigate and challenge the common critical associations of Austen’s style with moral prescriptivism, ideas of balance and harmony, and literal as opposed to figurative expression. The book demonstrates that the wit and humour of her fiction is derived instead from a complex and subtle interplay between different styles. This compelling reassessment of Austen’s language will offer a valuable resource for students and scholars of stylistics, English literature and language and linguistics.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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text file PDF
Source of Description
Online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed February 19, 2018).
Series
Language, style and literature.
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Print version: 9783319721613
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Point of View
Chapter 2: The Representation of Speech
Chapter 3: The Representation of Thought
Chapter 4: The Representation of Writing
Chapter 5: Morality and Vulgarity
Chapter 6: Balance and Disharmony
Chapter 7: Literal and Figurative
Conclusion: After Reading.
Chapter 1: Point of View
Chapter 2: The Representation of Speech
Chapter 3: The Representation of Thought
Chapter 4: The Representation of Writing
Chapter 5: Morality and Vulgarity
Chapter 6: Balance and Disharmony
Chapter 7: Literal and Figurative
Conclusion: After Reading.