When we talk about English classical literature, one
of the first names that appears as a Victorian portrait in vivid colours is the
one of Jane Austen. Her novels are timeless pieces of classical examples and
style, they lead us to have a closer look to the English society, manners,
habits and social norms and restrictions in the Victorian epoch on the verge of the new realism in literature.
"The more I know of the world, the more I am convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love. I require so much!”
“I wish, as well as everybody else, to be perfectly happy; but, like everybody else, it must be in my own way.”
“It is not what we think or feel that makes us who we are. It is what we do. Or fail to do...”
The novel “Sense and Sensibility” was published in
1811, it is one of the works that continue to have admirations for the witty
and picturesque style of Jane Austen, the way she depicts her characters.
Each of them look so unique, and each has some
specific treats. Her main heroine – Elinor Dashwood, and Marianne Dashwood she
puts effort to show their character, moods, feelings and changes with more
depth. That’s why they look much more realistic, serious and charming, than all
other characters of the menagerie. Most of the time they are completely clear,
and revealed under the light of virtues. While the ledest daughter – Elinor
Dashwood has amazing sense of reflection and observation on others, and she is
always reasonable, looking to others through the eyes of mind. While her
younger sister, Margarette embodies
all spontaneousness and high sesnitivity of a girl with her various mood swings
and emotions.
We could say both characters are contrasting and
that’s exactly the aim of the author– to let us feel how different are the sense and sensibility, and how both are connected in the nature of woman.
The focus of Jane is specially the emotional world and
colourful landscape of the women`s heart, longing and desires.
Victorian era costumes
All feelings and thoughts are interconnected like a
spirals, they go from expectations, suspicions, sadness and grief, to joy,
love, ecstasy and hopes.
All that kaleidoscope of feelings and emotions, inner
dialogues and social circles, makes us involved in the magical world. Closed
and charming. But also a world of intrigues, hypocrisy and parody.
Other male characters are viewed mostly from the eyes
of the heroines feelings, doubts and thoughts about them.
They reveal themselves from the reactions, behaviours
and shades of feelings that they show, but also by situations among social
circles and friends.
Victorian costume
Jane Austen:
The writer was born on 16. December 1775, she lived in
Steventon, Hampshir, in a family house, where most of her life went, she also
received big part of domestic education and taste to literature from her
father.
Her works are filled with ironical notes and parody
over the romantic mannerism and sentimentalism. That’s why she became closer to
the new realism in literature in the beginning of 19 th century.
Her characters are depicted with sense of irony and
humour, especially featuring their manner of social engagements and
connectedness, and the need to gossip about others relations.
Jane Austen`s writing corner
Prominent works:
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“Sense and Sensibility” 1811
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“Pride and Prejudice” 1813
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“Mansfield Park
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“Emma” 1816
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“Northanger Abbey” 1818
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“Persuasion” 1818
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“Lady Susan” Epistolary novel
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“The Watsons” Epistolary novel
The House of Jane Austen, Hempshir
Room in the house of Jane Austen
Nina Nour
March 2020
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