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Understanding Austen : key concepts in the six novels /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lane, Maggie, 1947-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Robert Hale Ltd., 2012.
Subjects:
Austen, Jane, > 1775-1817 > Language.
English language > 19th century > Usage.
Love stories, English > History and criticism.
Lexicology.
Austen, Jane, > 1775-1817 > Criticism and interpretation.
Table of Contents:
  • Genius, wit and taste
  • Elegance
  • Openness and reserve
  • Exertion and composure
  • Liberality and candor
  • Gentility
  • Delicacy
  • Reason and feeling
  • Person and countenance
  • Air and address
  • Mind
  • Temper
  • Spirit
  • Sensibility, sense and sentiment
  • Firmness, fortitude and forbearance
  • Propriety and decorum
  • A nice distinction.