Jane Austen: Irony as Defense and Discovery
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Marvin Mudrick
Binding: Hardback
Published: Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A, 1962
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Previous owner name inside, light foxing to page edges, no dust jacket
This academic work presents a penetrating analysis of Jane Austen's literary genius, focusing on her masterful deployment of irony. Marvin Mudrick argues that Austen utilizes irony not merely as a stylistic device, but as a fundamental tool for both defense and profound discovery within her narratives. The study meticulously examines how this pervasive irony shapes character development, plot progression, and the underlying social commentary in Austen's celebrated novels. It offers a scholarly perspective on the intricate layers of meaning embedded in her prose, revealing the depth and sophistication of her satirical vision. This essential text provides invaluable insights for students and scholars of English literature, illuminating the enduring relevance of Austen's critical voice.
Author: Marvin Mudrick
Binding: Hardback
Published: Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A, 1962
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Previous owner name inside, light foxing to page edges, no dust jacket
This academic work presents a penetrating analysis of Jane Austen's literary genius, focusing on her masterful deployment of irony. Marvin Mudrick argues that Austen utilizes irony not merely as a stylistic device, but as a fundamental tool for both defense and profound discovery within her narratives. The study meticulously examines how this pervasive irony shapes character development, plot progression, and the underlying social commentary in Austen's celebrated novels. It offers a scholarly perspective on the intricate layers of meaning embedded in her prose, revealing the depth and sophistication of her satirical vision. This essential text provides invaluable insights for students and scholars of English literature, illuminating the enduring relevance of Austen's critical voice.