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Jane Austen and her Country-House Comedy

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(4,125 Sterne; 8 Bewertungen)

Written for the centenary of Jane Austen's death, W. H. Helm reflects poetically on the timelessness of her work: the must of age has not settled on her books. The lavender may lie between their pages, but it is still sweet. Helm briefly surveys Jane Austen's influences, literary contemporaries and themes. He is particularly interested in her ideas and characters, and his short book is fully of pithy quotes encapsulating "the best of Jane Austen". Summary by Beth Thomas (4 hr 50 min)

Chapters

Chapter I - Dominant Qualities

45:36

Read by Deon Gines

Chapter II - Equipment and Method

54:37

Read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020)

Chapter III - Contact with Life

44:15

Read by Ciufi Galeazzi

Chapter IV - Ethics and Optimism

42:20

Read by Ciufi Galeazzi

Chapter V - The Impartial Satirist

40:50

Read by Ciufi Galeazzi

Chapter VI - Personal and Topographical

57:54

Read by MargaretD

Chapter VII - Influence in Literature

4:58

Read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020)

Bewertungen

(4 Sterne)

A wonderful book that gives a glimpse into this loved author. Some of the reading is not as pleasing to listen to as others

Insights galore

(5 Sterne)

Many unique perspectives on Jane Austen's life and works will interest those who enjoy her novels.