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The author's inheritance : Henry Fielding, Jane Austen, and the establishment of the novel
- Title
- The author's inheritance : Henry Fielding, Jane Austen, and the establishment of the novel / Jo Alyson Parker.
- Author
- Parker, Jo Alyson, 1954-
- Publication
- DeKalb : Northern Illinois University Press, 1998.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
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| Text | Request in advance | PR3458.A9 P37 1998 | Off-site |
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- Description
- xii, 238 pages : illustrations; 23 cm
- Summary
- The Author's Inheritance is the first extended study to focus on Henry Fielding's influence on the works of Jane Austen. Parker explores how Fielding and Austen rely upon a common comedic vision, employ similar themes and plot structures, and follow a similar trajectory in their careers. Each author reinforces the social and cultural status quo while simultaneously revealing its deficiencies, creating a comforting social vision that ensures their place in the literary canon.
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [223]-233) and index.
- Contents
- Pt. I. From Parody to Autonomy. 1. Discovering Homer's Heir. 2. Written by "A Lady" -- Pt. II. Mastering the Novel. 3. Tom Jones: The Plot of the Author. 4. Pride and Prejudice: Jane Austen's Double Inheritance Plot -- Pt. III. Questioning the Novel. 5. Amelia: Fielding's Dark Sequel. 6. Mansfield Park: Dismantling Pemberley.
- ISBN
- 0875802397 (acid-free paper)
- LCCN
- 98012957
- OCLC
- ocm38485909
- Owning Institutions
- Columbia University Libraries