In Search of Jane Austen
Author | : Ingrid Tieken-Boon van Ostade |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 297 |
Release | : 2014-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199945115 |
ISBN-13 | : 019994511X |
Rating | : 4/5 (11X Downloads) |
Download or read book In Search of Jane Austen written by Ingrid Tieken-Boon van Ostade and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jane Austen's private language is rarely studied, yet her letters are a linguistic goldmine. This sociolinguistic study analyses the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary of Jane Austen's letters — many of which were addressed to her sister, Cassandra — providing readers with a deeper understanding of Austen as an author.