Jane Austen's philosophy of the virtues /

This book examines Austen's novels within their philosophical and religious contexts, and demonstrates that both classical and theological virtues are central to her work. In fresh readings of the six completed novels, plus Lady Susan, Emsley shows how Austen's complex representations of t...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Emsley, Sarah, 1973- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Palgrave Macmillan, ©2005.
Temas:
Austen, Jane, > 1775-1817 > Ethics.
Austen, Jane, > 1775-1817
1800-1899
Women and literature > England > History > 19th century.
Didactic fiction, English > History and criticism.
Moral conditions in literature.
Virtues in literature.
Ethics in literature.
Virtue in literature.
Femmes et littérature > Angleterre > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Roman didactique anglais > Histoire et critique.
Conditions morales dans la littérature.
Vertus dans la littérature.
Morale dans la littérature.
Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers.
Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900.
LITERARY CRITICISM > European > English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.
Literature.
Didactic fiction, English
Ethics
Ethics in literature
Moral conditions in literature
Virtue in literature
Virtues in literature
Women and literature
England
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • References to Jane Austen's works
  • Introduction : how should I live my life?
  • Ch. 1. The virtues according to Aristotle, Aquinas, and Austen
  • Ch. 2. Propriety's claims on prudence in Lady Susan and Northanger Abbey
  • Ch. 3. Sense and sensibility : "know your own happiness"
  • Ch. 4. Pride and prejudice and the beauty of justice
  • Ch. 5. Fanny price and the contemplative life
  • Ch. 6. Learning the art of charity in Emma
  • Ch. 7. Balancing the virtues in persuasion
  • Conclusion : after Austen.

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