- Hem
- Böcker
- Skönlitteratur
- Övrigt inom skönlitteratur
- The Annotated Pride and Prejudice (häftad, eng)
The Annotated Pride and Prejudice (häftad, eng)
This Revised and Expanded Edition contains hundreds of new notes and illustrations.
The first-ever fully annotated edi...
Produktbeskrivning
This Revised and Expanded Edition contains hundreds of new notes and illustrations.
The first-ever fully annotated edition of one of the most beloved novels in the world is a sheer delight for Jane Austen fans. Here is the complete text of Pride and Prejudice with thousands of annotations on facing pages, including:
• Explanations of historical context
Rules of etiquette, class differences, the position of women, legal and economic realities, leisure activities, and more.
• Citations from Austen’s life, letters, and other writings
Parallels between the novel and Austen’s experience are revealed, along with writings that illuminate her beliefs and opinions.
• Definitions and clarifications
Archaic words, words still in use whose meanings have changed, and obscure passages are explained.
• Literary comments and analyses
Insightful notes highlight Austen’s artistry and point out the subtle ways she develops her characters and themes.
• Maps and illustrations
of places and objects mentioned in the novel.
• An introduction, a bibliography, and a detailed chronology of events
Of course, one can enjoy the novel without knowing the precise definition of a gentleman, or what it signifies that a character drives a coach rather than a hack chaise, or the rules governing social interaction at a ball, but readers of The Annotated Pride and Prejudice will find that these kinds of details add immeasurably to understanding and enjoying the intricate psychological interplay of Austen’s immortal characters.
Format | Häftad |
Omfång | 816 sidor |
Språk | Engelska |
Förlag | Random House USA Inc |
Utgivningsdatum | 2012-11-13 |
ISBN | 9780307950901 |
Specifikation
Böcker
- Häftad, 816, Engelska, Random House Usa Inc, 2012-11-13, 9780307950901
Leverans
Betalning
Specifikation
Det finns tyvärr inga specifikationer att visa för denna produkt.