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The Language of Jane Austen (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
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The Language of Jane Austen (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
Series: Palgrave Studies in Language, Literature and Style
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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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