Introduces the six major novels of Jane Austen, a perenially popular author, as well as her other writings Combines critical introductions to each of Austen's six major novels with the exploration of key themes of her work Emphasizes the social and historical context of Austen's fiction, and her satirical response to her contemporary world Explores the literary and publishing context of Austen's fiction, and discusses her technical innovations
“Pride and Prejudice” is the best known novel of the famous British writer Jane Austen (1775—1817). Amorous hearts every now and then easily get over social barriers but sometimes they fail skirting the walls of their own pride, natural misapprehensions or even prejudice. 21-year-old Jane Austen succeeded in revealing so masterly aspirations and disappointments, anxieties and feelings of enamoured Elizabeth and Mr Darcy that even today millions of readers of different generations admirably read her novel. It is notable for its touching romantic mood, light humour, psychologically exact portraits of its characters.
Jane Austen's classic romance brings us the love story of Miss Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy. Darcy's prejudice against the society of Longbourn and refusal to dance with Elizabeth cause the villagers to view him as arrogant. As time passes, Darcy finds himself attracted to Elizabeth's charms can he overcome his pride to earn her love? Find out in the Calico Illustrated Classics adaptation of Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
Why We Read Fiction offers a lucid overview of the most exciting area of research in contemporary cognitive psychology known as "Theory of Mind" and discusses its implications for literary studies. It covers a broad range of fictional narratives, from Richardson's Clarissa, Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment, and Austen's Pride and Prejudice to Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway, Nabokov's Lolita, and Hammett's The Maltese Falcon.
Jane Austen: An Illustrated Biography (Library of Luminaries)
Discover the stories behind the stories in this treasurable illustrated biography of Jane Austen. Enchanting illustrations and handwritten text featuring excerpts from Austen's personal letters outline the intimate details of the literary icon's life—her childhood on a farm, the writing of her first novella, her marital woes, the inspiration behind Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice, and more. Brimming with delightful details like the objects Austen kept on her desk and how much Emma originally sold for, this beautiful ebook is a lovely new way to celebrate Austen's legacy.
