Retelling Jane Austen
Essays on Recent Adaptations and Derivative Works
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2024
McFarland & Co Inc (Verlag)
978-1-4766-9193-0 (ISBN)
McFarland & Co Inc (Verlag)
978-1-4766-9193-0 (ISBN)
Fills the gap in Austen scholarship from 2000 to today, demonstrating Austen’s enduring talent and relevancy. The authors examine universal and contemporary themes in Austen’s literature ranging from classic romance to apocalyptic fiction. Essays cover Austen retellings in New York City, Austen and Islamic culture, and even a plot with zombies.
Jane Austen originally wrote for a Regency period audience and would never have predicted the success of her original works. The slew of variations and adaptations of Austen's works in both film and contemporary novels has grown into an industry with a fan-base waiting for more. This collection fills the gap in Austen scholarship between 2000 to the current moment. The authors examine universal and contemporary themes in Austen's literature ranging from classic romance to apocalyptic fiction. Essays cover Austen retellings with a New York City setting, Jane Austen and Islamic culture, and even a plot with zombies. This anthology demonstrates Jane Austen's enduring talent and relevancy.
Jane Austen originally wrote for a Regency period audience and would never have predicted the success of her original works. The slew of variations and adaptations of Austen's works in both film and contemporary novels has grown into an industry with a fan-base waiting for more. This collection fills the gap in Austen scholarship between 2000 to the current moment. The authors examine universal and contemporary themes in Austen's literature ranging from classic romance to apocalyptic fiction. Essays cover Austen retellings with a New York City setting, Jane Austen and Islamic culture, and even a plot with zombies. This anthology demonstrates Jane Austen's enduring talent and relevancy.
Tammy Powley is a professor of English and teaches composition, creative writing, and technical communications at Indian River State College in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Her academic research interests include women’s literature and creative writing. April Van Camp is a professor of English at Indian River State College in Fort Pierce, Florida, where she teaches composition and literature. She lives in Fort Pierce.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 21.08.2024 |
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| Zusatzinfo | bibliography, index |
| Verlagsort | Jefferson, NC |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Film / TV |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Anglistik / Amerikanistik | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturgeschichte | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturwissenschaft | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Kommunikation / Medien ► Medienwissenschaft | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4766-9193-2 / 1476691932 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4766-9193-0 / 9781476691930 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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