Jane Austen's Narrative Techniques

Download or read book Jane Austen's Narrative Techniques written by Massimiliano Morini and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examining a wide range of Austen texts, from her unpublished works through masterpieces like Mansfield Park and Emma, Morini combines linguistic theory, especially pragmatics, with literary interpretation and appreciation to trace the creation and development of Austen's narrative techniques. He discusses familiar Austen themes, shedding fresh light on the question of point of view in Austen and on Austen's much-admired brilliance in creating lively and plausible dialogue.