An exploration of Austen's work against their historical and cultural backdrop to show precisely how she sets out the core themes of British morality. By situating the novels in such a remarkable era, Mona Scheuermann sharply defines Austen's view of the social contract.[...]
"Reading Jane Austen" explores "Mansfield Park," "Pride and Prejudice," "Emma," " "and "Persuasion" against their historical and cultural backdrop to show precisely how Jane Austen sets out the core themes of British morality in her novels. Austen's period was arguably the most socially and politica[...]