Like her much-loved heroine Emma Woodhouse, Jane Austen ‘played
and sang’. Music occupied a central role in her life, and she
made brilliant use of it in her books to illuminate characters’
personalities and highlight the contrasts between them. Until
recently, our knowledge of Austen’s musical inclinations was
limited to the recollections of relatives who were still in their
youth when she passed away. But with the digitisation of music
books from her immediate family circle, a treasure trove of
evidence has emerged. Delving into these books, alongside letters
and other familial records, She played and sang unveils a
previously unknown facet of Austen's world. This insightful work
not only uncovers the music closely associated with Austen, but
also unravels her musical connections with family and friends,
revealing the intricate ties between her fiction and the melodies
she performed. With these revelations, Austen's musical legacy
comes to life, granting us a deeper understanding of her artistic
prowess and the influences that shaped her literary masterpieces.
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General
Imprint: |
Manchester University Press
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
February 2024 |
First published: |
2024 |
Authors: |
Gillian Dooley
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Dimensions: |
198 x 129mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
320 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5261-7010-1 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-5261-7010-8 |
Barcode: |
9781526170101 |
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