In Jane Austen and Representations of Regency England, Roger Sales looks at Jane Austen's entire oeuve, and views her historically as a Regency writer voicing concerns on the condition of England.Examining Austen's literary works; her letters - in the context of those of other Regency women; as well as contemporary texts such as television adaptations of her work, Jane Austen and Representations of Regency England reconstructs the breadth of Jane Austen's writing. It also examines:* her representations of dandyism and masculine identities* the events of the Regency crisis of 1810-12* the way in which Austen engaged in topical debates such as healthcare in both Emma and Persuasion.
Part 1 The Regency reproduced; Chapter 1 Rewriting the Regency; Part 2 The Regency rediscovered; Chapter 2 The letters; Chapter 3 The Prince, the dandy and the Crisis; Part 3 The political condition of Regency England; Chapter 4 Mansfield Park; Part 4 The sick society; Chapter 5 Emma; Chapter 6 Persuasion; Chapter 7 Sanditon;
'An energetic, well-researched and stimulating book.' - Times Literary Supplement'This is an instructive but also highly amusing contribution to the vast canon of Austen literature.' - The Good Book Guide Magazine
