{"title":"Claudia L. Johnson","description":"\u003cp\u003eClaudia L. Johnson offers insightful explorations into literature and culture, with a particular focus on iconic figures such as Jane Austen. Her works combine scholarly rigour with engaging prose, inviting readers to reconsider familiar narratives and uncover the complexities behind enduring myths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analysis and a fresh perspective on arts and culture, enriching their understanding of literary history and its ongoing relevance. Johnson's writing bridges academic study and accessible critique, making her books essential for both enthusiasts and students alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"30-great-myths-about-jane-austen-by-claudia-l-johnson-9781119146865","title":"30 Great Myths about Jane Austen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fascinating look into the myths that continue to shape our understanding and appreciation of Jane Austen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWas Jane Austen the best-selling novelist of her time? Are all her novels romances? Did they depict the traditional world of the aristocracy? Is Austen's writing easy to understand? Well into the 21st century, Jane Austen continues to be one of the most compelling novelists in all English literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany of her ideas about class, family, history, intimacy, manners, love, desire, and society have inspired \"myths\" that are often contradictory—she was a Tory who was also a liberal feminist, or her novels are at once sharply satirical and unapologetically romantic. Myths, like Austen's works, are dynamic, changing over time and impacting how we read and interpret literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e30 Great Myths about Jane Austen\u003c\/em\u003e examines the accepted beliefs—both true and untrue—that have most influenced our readings of Austen. Rather than simply debunking or validating commonly-held views about Austen, authors Claudia L. Johnson and Clara Tuite explore how these myths can be used to engage with the life, work, and reception of Jane Austen. Applying the most up-to-date scholarship to better understand how myths shape our appreciation of Jane Austen, this fascinating volume:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIntroduces readers to the history of Austen reception, both in academic scholarship and in the general public\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExamines Jane Austen’s life and letters, her historical contexts, her texts, and their afterlives\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDiscusses Austen’s influence on the development of literary criticism as a discipline\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExplores each of Austen’s main novels, as well as relatively obscure texts such as \u003cem\u003eSanditon\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Watsons\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffering engaging narrative and original insights, \u003cem\u003e30 Great Myths about Jane Austen\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read for scholars, instructors, and students of English and Romantic literature, as well as general readers with interest in the life and works of Jane Austen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47429649694956,"sku":"9781119146865","price":50.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781119146865.jpg?v=1774560145"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/claudia-l-johnson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}