Jane Austen's Business is a collection of essays that demonstrates Austen knew her business. She presents with memorable distinctness not only 'what sees keenly, speaks aptly, moves flexibly' but also
Jane Austen's Business is a collection of essays that demonstrates Austen knew her business. She presents with memorable distinctness not only 'what sees keenly, speaks aptly, moves flexibly' but also
Fifteen contributions from scholars explore the many functions of speech in the novels of Jane Austen. The volume opens with a discussion of women and speaking in Austen's works. Other topics include