Leithart, Peter J.
Miniatures and morals : the Christian novels of Jane Austen / Miniatures & morals Peter J. Leithart. - Moscow, Idaho : Canon Press, �2004. - 197 pages ; 22 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-197).
Real men read Austen -- Morals and manners, marriage and money: Pride and prejudice -- "What ideas have you been admitting?": Northanger Abbey -- "I conceal nothing": Sense and sensibility -- "I cannot act": Mansfield Park -- Charity and the "deeper game": Emma -- "Perhaps an improvement": Persuasion.
Not only are Austen's novels still widely read, they continue to influence modern film and literature. In both their moral content and their focused, highly detailed, "miniaturist" execution, they reveal Austen's mastery of the art of fiction and her concern for Christian virtues exercised within communities. She entertains, edifies, and challenges men and women readers alike. From theological and literary angles, Leithart analyzes character and them while summarizing each of Austen's major works. Including helpful review and thought questions for each section, this book is an excellent introduction to Austen for students and for all who desire a richer appreciation of her enduring genius.
159128015X 9781591280156
2003023087
Austen, Jane, 1775-1817 --Religion.
Austen, Jane, 1775-1817
Austen, Jane.
Austen, Jane 1775-1817
1800-1899
Geschichte 1800-1900
Christianity and literature--History--England--19th century.
Christian fiction, English--History and criticism.
Christian ethics in literature.
Christian life in literature.
Christian ethics in literature.
Christian fiction, English.
Christian life in literature.
Christianity and literature.
Religion.
Religion
Christliche Ethik
Geschichte.
England.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History.
PR4038.R4 / L45 2004
823/.7
Miniatures and morals : the Christian novels of Jane Austen / Miniatures & morals Peter J. Leithart. - Moscow, Idaho : Canon Press, �2004. - 197 pages ; 22 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-197).
Real men read Austen -- Morals and manners, marriage and money: Pride and prejudice -- "What ideas have you been admitting?": Northanger Abbey -- "I conceal nothing": Sense and sensibility -- "I cannot act": Mansfield Park -- Charity and the "deeper game": Emma -- "Perhaps an improvement": Persuasion.
Not only are Austen's novels still widely read, they continue to influence modern film and literature. In both their moral content and their focused, highly detailed, "miniaturist" execution, they reveal Austen's mastery of the art of fiction and her concern for Christian virtues exercised within communities. She entertains, edifies, and challenges men and women readers alike. From theological and literary angles, Leithart analyzes character and them while summarizing each of Austen's major works. Including helpful review and thought questions for each section, this book is an excellent introduction to Austen for students and for all who desire a richer appreciation of her enduring genius.
159128015X 9781591280156
2003023087
Austen, Jane, 1775-1817 --Religion.
Austen, Jane, 1775-1817
Austen, Jane.
Austen, Jane 1775-1817
1800-1899
Geschichte 1800-1900
Christianity and literature--History--England--19th century.
Christian fiction, English--History and criticism.
Christian ethics in literature.
Christian life in literature.
Christian ethics in literature.
Christian fiction, English.
Christian life in literature.
Christianity and literature.
Religion.
Religion
Christliche Ethik
Geschichte.
England.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History.
PR4038.R4 / L45 2004
823/.7