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In Search of Jane Austen : the Language of the Letters /

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Jane Austen's private language is rarely studied, yet her letters are a linguistic goldmine. This sociolinguistic study analyses the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary of Jane Austen's letters - many of which were addressed to her sister, Cassandra - providing readers with a deeper understa...

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Main Author: Tieken-Boon van Ostade, Ingrid (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2014.
Subjects:
Austen, Jane, > 1775-1817 > Language.
Austen, Jane, > 1775-1817 > Correspondence > History and criticism.
Austen, Jane, > 1775-1817
English language > 19th century > Style.
LITERARY CRITICISM > European > English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.
English language > Style
Language and languages
1800-1899
Electronic books.
letters (correspondence)
personal correspondence.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Personal correspondence.
Correspondance privée.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Jane Austen's private language is rarely studied, yet her letters are a linguistic goldmine. This sociolinguistic study analyses the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary of Jane Austen's letters - many of which were addressed to her sister, Cassandra - providing readers with a deeper understanding of Austen as an author.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199945122
0199945128