000 02728cam a22003973u 4500
001 54569
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610134246.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
010 _a10035465
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aHelm, W. H.
_q(William Henry),
_d1860-1936
245 1 0 _aJane Austen and Her Country-house Comedy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-04-18
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Jane Austen and Her Country-house Comedy" by W. H. Helm is a critical examination of the literary genius of Jane Austen, written in the early 20th century. The exploration focuses on Austen's unique style, thematic concerns, and characterization within her novels, emphasizing her social commentary through a tranquil setting that contrasts with more dramatic literary works of her time. Helm delves into the qualities that define Austen's narratives, including her emphasis on domestic life, the limitations of her character archetypes, and the way she presents love and society without the thrumming of passion typical of romantic literature. The opening portion of the text sets the foundation for a comprehensive analysis of Jane Austen's contributions to literature. Helm introduces readers to Austen's "abiding freshness" and her distinct absence of extreme passion in her characters, arguing that while her works may lack the sensationalism found in contemporary novels, they provide a portrait of social order and human interaction that remains relevant. Through a critique of both her style and substance, he highlights the earnest nature of her characters and reflects on how her writings serve as a refuge from the tumult of modern life, thereby inviting readers to re-engage with her work as a comforting comedic journey through English society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWomen and literature -- England -- History -- 19th century
653 _aManners and customs in literature
653 _aAusten, Jane, 1775-1817 -- Criticism and interpretation
653 _aHumorous stories, English -- History and criticism
653 _aPastoral fiction, English -- History and criticism
653 _aCountry homes in literature
653 _aDwellings in literature
653 _aManors in literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54569
999 _c95401
_d95401