Jane Austen and LeisureBloomsbury Publishing, 1 iul. 1998 - 376 pagini Jane Austen's novels portray a leisured society of gentlemen and ladies who do not need to work. Even the minority of clergymen, soldiers and sailors - men with professions - are almost never seen working. Jane Austen herself, despite responsibility for some domestic tasks, wrote as a woman of leisure. Yet leisure, the distinguishing mark of a gentleman, was not meant to be an excuse for idleness. The proper use of leisure to fulfil duties, to read and to think, and above all to pursue social relations in a world where family and marriage for the propertied was of central importance, was a vital test of character. |
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Pagina xvi
... Edward took over the estates at Godmersham , Steventon and Chawton ; and in 1812 , on the death of his widow , he followed the convention of adopted heirs and took the name of Knight . Edward had XVI JANE AUSTEN AND LEISURE.
... Edward took over the estates at Godmersham , Steventon and Chawton ; and in 1812 , on the death of his widow , he followed the convention of adopted heirs and took the name of Knight . Edward had XVI JANE AUSTEN AND LEISURE.
Pagina xviii
... Chawton Cottage in July 1809 ( after two years in Southampton ) to give her the peace and stability she needed to start writing again . When Mr Austen retired to Bath he put in James as his curate . At his death James Austen succeeded ...
... Chawton Cottage in July 1809 ( after two years in Southampton ) to give her the peace and stability she needed to start writing again . When Mr Austen retired to Bath he put in James as his curate . At his death James Austen succeeded ...
Pagina 1
... Chawton Cottage on Edward's Hampshire estate . Even so , it came as a great disappointment when Mrs Austen's wealthy brother , James Leigh Perrot , died without leaving her the legacy she had been expecting . There was never money to ...
... Chawton Cottage on Edward's Hampshire estate . Even so , it came as a great disappointment when Mrs Austen's wealthy brother , James Leigh Perrot , died without leaving her the legacy she had been expecting . There was never money to ...
Pagina 4
... Chawton , there was constant occupation , whether in the daily run of household duties , in the provision for the entertainment of visitors or in the constant reading that formed so important and stimulating part of the Austens ' family ...
... Chawton , there was constant occupation , whether in the daily run of household duties , in the provision for the entertainment of visitors or in the constant reading that formed so important and stimulating part of the Austens ' family ...
Pagina 7
... Chawton , where the meal was rather early , at nine , Jane Austen practised the piano before preparing it for the household ; 10 and when she was away from home she would employ the time in writing letters or even , if she was in London ...
... Chawton , where the meal was rather early , at nine , Jane Austen practised the piano before preparing it for the household ; 10 and when she was away from home she would employ the time in writing letters or even , if she was in London ...
Cuprins
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2 Pleasure Resorts | 23 |
3 Needlework and Art | 65 |
4 Outdoor Pursuits | 89 |
5 Music | 115 |
6 Dancing | 145 |
7 Books | 175 |
8 Theatricals | 235 |
9 Toys and Games | 261 |
10 Verses Riddles and Puzzles | 277 |
Notes | 303 |
Bibliography | 331 |
Index | 339 |
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