Pride and Predjudice: Annotated - Cmprehensive Literary Study with chapter by chapter synopsis and analysis - 7604

Pride and Prejudice: A Critical Literary Edition with Comprehensive Analysis" This definitive scholarly edition of Jane Austen's masterwork presents the complete original text of "Pride and Prejudice" alongside sophisticated chapter-by-chapter analysis incorporating contemporary critical frameworks and classical literary theory. Distinguished by its rigorous academic approach, this volume offers readers unprecedented insight into one of literature's most celebrated novels. Each chapter is accompanied by three levels of scholarly engagement: A detailed synopsis that illuminates narrative subtleties and structural elements An in-depth critical analysis drawing on prominent literary theorists from Mikhail Bakhtin to Nancy Armstrong, examining the text through multiple theoretical lenses including feminist criticism, narratology, and social theory A comprehensive examination of key literary elements, exploring Austen's masterful deployment of narrative techniques, character development, and social commentary This edition particularly excels in its treatment of Volume III, where Austen's intricate resolution of both personal and social tensions reaches its apex. The analysis reveals how she masterfully orchestrates what critic Frank Kermode terms "the sense of an ending" while maintaining what theorist Roland Barthes identifies as "the writerly text" - one that continues to generate meaning through successive generations of readers. Perfect for scholars, students, and sophisticated readers, this edition provides: Rigorous academic analysis grounded in established critical theory Detailed exploration of narrative techniques and structural elements Investigation of the novel's social, historical, and cultural contexts Examination of character development and psychological complexity Discussion of the novel's enduring influence and relevance This comprehensive volume transforms the reading experience from mere enjoyment to deep intellectual engagement, offering readers the tools to understand Austen's work with unprecedented sophistication while maintaining the pleasure of experiencing one of literature's most beloved novels. Essential for academic libraries, invaluable for students of literature, and enlightening for discerning readers seeking to deepen their appreciation of Austen's artistry.
ASIN: B0DR7127Y1
VSKU: BVV.B0DR7127Y1.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Austen, Jane
Binding: Paperback