Jane Austen's heroines : intimacy in human relationships / / John Hardy

• Autore: Hardy J. P (John P.), <1933-, >
• Pubblicazione: Abingdon, Oxon : , : Routledge, , 2011
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (151 p.)
• Disciplina: 823.7
• Soggetto topico: Psychological fiction, English - History and criticism; Interpersonal relations in literature; Intimacy (Psychology) in literature; Heroines in literature; Women in literature
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Note generali: First published in 1984 by Routledge & Kegan Paul.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; JANE AUSTEN'S HEROINES: Intimacy in human relationships; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Catherine Morland; Elinor Dashwood; Elizabeth Bennet; Fanny Price; Emma Woodhouse; Anne Elliot; Notes; Index of names
• Sommario/riassunto: 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 spe
• Titolo autorizzato: Jane Austen's heroines
• ISBN: 1-283-64356-1; 0-203-81040-6; 1-136-68181-7
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910461951403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Routledge Library Editions: Jane Austen