Youngman Angela
Youngman Angela - The Dark Side Of Jane Austen's World - Hardcover
Youngman Angela - The Dark Side Of Jane Austen's World - Hardcover
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Description: Jane Austen's novels are read all over the globe and adaptations of her works have graced both film and TV screens. Although sometimes criticised for being detached from the real world providing nothing more than light - hearted plot - driven story lines the reality is very different. Jane was aware of the evils of society of the problems faced by women whether single or married. Underneath the entertaining story lines are much darker aspects of Regency and Georgian life. Staying single resulted in serious problems for young women; there were very few alternatives open to them while marriage itself resulted in other risks. The threats of poverty or becoming a victim of crime were also an issue. Indeed Jane's aunt spent months in prison and faced the threat of transportation for theft. Other problems society faced included those posed by opium addiction poor medical standards and a lack of property leaving young men and women struggling to survive. Many sought solutions in India leading to the creation of fishing fleets with girls sent to marry total unknowns. Meanwhile the issues of slavery brought more problems and social disorder was rife. Jane Austen created classic stories that have endured the test of time reflecting society in all its aspects faults values both good and bad. This is Jane Austen as you have never seen her before.
Title: The Dark Side Of Jane Austen's World
Author(s): Youngman Angela
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Barcode: 9781399080842
Pages: 224 Pages, 25 Mono Illustrations; 25 Illustrations, Unspecified
Publication Date: 11/11/2024
Category: Social & Cultural History
Description: Jane Austen's novels are read all over the globe and adaptations of her works have graced both film and TV screens. Although sometimes criticised for being detached from the real world providing nothing more than light - hearted plot - driven story lines the reality is very different. Jane was aware of the evils of society of the problems faced by women whether single or married. Underneath the entertaining story lines are much darker aspects of Regency and Georgian life. Staying single resulted in serious problems for young women; there were very few alternatives open to them while marriage itself resulted in other risks. The threats of poverty or becoming a victim of crime were also an issue. Indeed Jane's aunt spent months in prison and faced the threat of transportation for theft. Other problems society faced included those posed by opium addiction poor medical standards and a lack of property leaving young men and women struggling to survive. Many sought solutions in India leading to the creation of fishing fleets with girls sent to marry total unknowns. Meanwhile the issues of slavery brought more problems and social disorder was rife. Jane Austen created classic stories that have endured the test of time reflecting society in all its aspects faults values both good and bad. This is Jane Austen as you have never seen her before.
Title: The Dark Side Of Jane Austen's World
Author(s): Youngman Angela
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Barcode: 9781399080842
Pages: 224 Pages, 25 Mono Illustrations; 25 Illustrations, Unspecified
Publication Date: 11/11/2024
Category: Social & Cultural History
