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What is the worldhistorical importance of Jane Austen? An old maid writes with the detachment of a god. Here, the stigmatized condition of a spinster; there, a writer's unequalled display of absolute, impersonal authority. In between, the secret work of Austen's style: to keep at bay the social doom that would follow if she ever wrote as the person she is.For no Jane Austen could ever appear in Jane Austen. Amid happy wives and pathetic old maids, we see no successfully unmarried woman, and, despite the multitude of girls seeking to acquire 'accomplishments,' no artist either. What does appear is a ghostly No One, a narrative voice unmarked by age, gender, marital status, all the particulars that make a personand might make a person peculiar. The Austen heroine must suppress her wit to become the one and not the other, to become, that is, a person fit to be tied in a conjugal knot. But for herself, Austen refuses personhood, with all its constraints and needs, and disappears into the sourceless anonymity of her style. Though often treasured for its universality, that style marks the specific impasse of a writer whose selfrepresentation is impossible without the prospect of shame.D.A. Miller argues this case not only through the close reading that Austen's style always demands, but also through the close writing, the slavish imitation, that it sometimes inspires.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Jane Austen, or The Secret of Style'? A: The main theme revolves around the world-historical importance of Jane Austen's writing, exploring her unique style and how it reflects the societal constraints faced by women in her time.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by D.A. Miller, who provides a critical analysis of Jane Austen's literary style and its implications.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in a paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Jane Austen, or The Secret of Style'? A: The book contains 128 pages, providing a concise yet thorough examination of Austen's work.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on August 28, 2005.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Criticism & Theory', focusing on literary analysis.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it is suitable for academic research, particularly for those studying literary criticism or Jane Austen's works.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into Austen's narrative style, the implications of her writing choices, and the societal context of her works.
- Q: Is the condition of the book new? A: Yes, the item condition is classified as 'New', ensuring that readers receive a quality copy.
- Q: Does this book include any special features or illustrations? A: No, the book does not include any special features or illustrations; it focuses primarily on the text.