
A Truth Universally Acknowledged
33 Great Writers on Why We Read Jane Austen
By: Susannah Carson (Editor), Harold Bloom (Foreword by), C. S. Lewis
Paperback | 9 November 2010
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In essays culled from the last one hundred years of criticism juxtaposed with new pieces by some of today's most popular novelists and essayists, Jane Austen's writing is examined and discussed, from her witty dialogue to the arc and sweep of her story lines. Great authors and literary critics of the past offer insights into the timelessness of her moral truths while highlighting the unique confines of the society in which she composed her novels. Virginia Woolf examines Austen's maturation as an artist and speculates on how her writing would have changed if she'd lived twenty more years, while C. S. Lewis celebrates Austen's mirthful, ironic take on traditional values.
Modern voices celebrate Austen's amazing legacy with an equal amount of eloquence and enthusiasm. Fay Weldon reads "Mansfield Park "as an interpretation of Austen's own struggle to be as "good" as Fanny Price. Anna Quindlen examines the enduring issues of social pressure and gender politics that make "Pride and Prejudice" as vital today as ever. Alain de Botton praises "Mansfield Park" for the way it turns Austen's societal hierarchy on its head. Amy Bloom finds parallels between the world of "Persuasion" and Austen's own life. And Amy Heckerling reveals how she transformed the characters of Emma into denizens of 1990s Beverly Hills for her comedy "Clueless." From Harold Bloom to Martin Amis, Somerset Maugham to Jay McInerney, Eudora Welty to Margot Livesey, each writer here reflects on Austen's place in both the literary canon and our cultural imagination.
We read, and then reread, our favorite Austen novels to connect with both her world and our own. Because, as A Truth Universally Acknowledged so eloquently demonstrates, the only thing better than reading a Jane Austen novel is finding in our own lives her humor, emotion, and love.
"From the Hardcover edition."
Industry Reviews
"Jane Austen remains a hot literary property [and this book] explains her eternal appeal."--USA Today
"Austenites will enjoy dipping into this collection."--Booklist "The pieces make many astute points about Austen's oeuvre."--Publishers Weekly
ISBN: 9780812980011
ISBN-10: 0812980018
Published: 9th November 2010
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 320
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 22.23 x 13.97 x 1.91
Weight (kg): 0.24
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