The Cambridge Companion to 'Pride and Prejudice'
Part of Cambridge Companions to Literature
- Editor: Janet Todd, University of Cambridge
- Date Published: February 2013
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521279581
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Named in many surveys as Britain's best-loved work of fiction, Pride and Prejudice is now a global brand, with film and television adaptations making Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy household names. With a combination of original readings and factual background information, this Companion investigates some of the sources of the novel's power. It explores key themes and topics in detail: money, land, characters and style. The history of the book's composition and first publication is set out, both in individual essays and in the section of chronology. Chapters on the critical reception, adaptations and cult of the novel reveal why it has become an enduing classic with a unique and timeless appeal.
Read more- Marking the 200th anniversary of the first publication
- Written for the general reader as well as for students and researchers
- Includes much factual information on the novel's history and reception as well as fresh readings of key themes
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- Date Published: February 2013
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521279581
- length: 234 pages
- dimensions: 227 x 152 x 11 mm
- weight: 0.38kg
- contains: 3 b/w illus.
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Preface
Chronology
1. Narrative Thomas Keymer
2. Character Robert Miles
3. Philosophy Peter Knox-Shaw
4. Composition and publication Anthony Mandal
5. The literary context Linda Bree
6. The historical background Bharat Tandon
7. The economic context Robert Markley
8. Estates Judith Page
9. Space Andrew Elfenbein
10. Translations Gillian Dow
11. Criticism Janet Todd
12. The romantic hero Janet Todd
13. Film and television Laura Carroll and John Wiltshire
14. The cult Devoney Looser
15. Pride and proliferation Emily Auerbach
Guide to further reading
Index.
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