Abstract/Details

Reading libraries: The impact of eighteenth-century bibliomania on Jane Austen's writing

Goodvin, Renee.   Sul Ross State University ProQuest Dissertations Publishing,  2011. 1513825.

Abstract (summary)

This study examines the theory that Jane Austen's exposure to the libraries of her day influenced her writing. In the examination of this theory, the impact of libraries on Austen's writing is investigated from multiple perspectives. First, the presence of libraries in eighteenth-century England is discussed, including an exploration of eighteenth-century attitudes regarding the novel and the activity of reading. This is followed by an examination of how libraries figured in Jane Austen's personal life. The presence of libraries is then examined in Jane Austen's novels. Consequently, the outcome of this study is the conclusion that without exposure to the libraries of her time, Jane Austen would not have been able to write the novels for which she is known.

Indexing (details)


Subject
British and Irish literature;
British & Irish literature
Classification
0593: British and Irish literature
Identifier / keyword
Language, literature and linguistics; Austen, Jane
Title
Reading libraries: The impact of eighteenth-century bibliomania on Jane Austen's writing
Author
Goodvin, Renee
Number of pages
63
Degree date
2011
School code
0906
Source
MAI 50/06M, Masters Abstracts International
Place of publication
Ann Arbor
Country of publication
United States
ISBN
978-1-267-35044-2
University/institution
Sul Ross State University
University location
United States -- Texas
Degree
M.A.
Source type
Dissertation or Thesis
Language
English
Document type
Dissertation/Thesis
Dissertation/thesis number
1513825
ProQuest document ID
1017862386
Copyright
Database copyright ProQuest LLC; ProQuest does not claim copyright in the individual underlying works.
Document URL
https://www.proquest.com/docview/1017862386