Issues of Class in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen pioneered the modern novel by focusing on realistic depictions of ordinary people, with an eye toward unraveling the social structures that ruled Victorian England. This volume explores the role of class in Jane Austen's life and in Pride and Prejudice, providing a critical background on the life of the author and the influences that shaped her writing. Ten articles explore topics such as the rapidly changing class structures in Britain during the time of the novel, and what class meant for women. The book also includes twenty-first-century perspectives on the intersection of class and gender. Contributors include Emily Auerbach, Terry Eagleton, and Sarah Mahoney.

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Review: Issues of Class in Jane Austen's Pride and PrejudiceThis series focuses on how social issues have been presented in classic literature. These books provide a unique perspective to the United States' social issues both past and present.ARBA, March 2009
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Grades
10-12+
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10-12+
Details:
Product type: Paperback Book
ISBN: 978-0-7377-4259-6
Author: Claudia Durst Johnson
Copyright: 2009
Reading Level: Grades 10-12+
Interest Level: Grades 10-12+
Dimensions: 6" x 9"