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THE LANGUAGE OF JANE AUSTEN - JOE BRAY GEBUNDEN

Joe Bray's careful analysis of Jane Austen's stylistic techniques reveals that the genius of
her writing is far from effortless  rather he makes the case for her as a meticulous
craftswoman and a radical stylistic pioneer. Countering those who have detected in her novels a
dominant  authoritative perspective  Bray begins by highlighting the complex  ever-shifting and
ambiguous nature of the point of view through which her narratives are presented. This argument
is then advanced through an exploration of the subtle representation of speech  thought and
writing in Austen's novels. Subsequent chapters investigate and challenge the common critical
associations of Austen's style with moral prescriptivism  ideas of balance and harmony  and
literal as opposed to figurative expression. The book demonstrates that the wit and humour of
her fiction is derived instead from a complex and subtle interplay between different styles.
This compelling reassessment of Austen's language will offer a valuable resource for students
and scholars of stylistics  English literature and language and linguistics.

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