Jane Austen and her Country-House Comedy
William Henry Helm
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Written for the centenary of Jane Austen's death, W. H. Helm reflects poetically on the timelessness of her work: the must of age has not settled on her books. The lavender may lie between their pages, but it is still sweet. Helm briefly surveys Jane Austen's influences, literary contemporaries and themes. He is particularly interested in her ideas and characters, and his short book is fully of pithy quotes encapsulating "the best of Jane Austen". Summary by Beth Thomas (4 hr 50 min)
Chapters
| Chapter I - Dominant Qualities | 45:36 | Read by Deon Gines |
| Chapter II - Equipment and Method | 54:37 | Read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020) |
| Chapter III - Contact with Life | 44:15 | Read by Ciufi Galeazzi |
| Chapter IV - Ethics and Optimism | 42:20 | Read by Ciufi Galeazzi |
| Chapter V - The Impartial Satirist | 40:50 | Read by Ciufi Galeazzi |
| Chapter VI - Personal and Topographical | 57:54 | Read by MargaretD |
| Chapter VII - Influence in Literature | 4:58 | Read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020) |
Reviews
kaytie
A wonderful book that gives a glimpse into this loved author. Some of the reading is not as pleasing to listen to as others
Insights galore
N. K. Chia
Many unique perspectives on Jane Austen's life and works will interest those who enjoy her novels.