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…The Women of Jane Austen Jane Austen has attracted a great deal of critical attention in recent years. Many have spoken out about the strengths and weaknesses of her characters, particularly her heroines. Austen has been cast as both a friend and foe…

…How far do the attitudes expressed in Emma belong merely to Jane Austin's time, and how far are they important to ours as well? Jane Austin's novel, Emma was ahead of its time when it was first published in 1816. In this novel we are presented…

…as it remains unaltered until the last page. All of Jane Austen's novels are entertaining: she was talented for narration to such an extent that she could allow herself to have nothing very much happening in her books and still keep her readers interested from…

…Jane Austen and her Women Jane Austen has been described as a feminist because of her portrayal of women in her novels. Pride and Prejudice has been the discussion of critics for many years. But more or less, her “feminism” relates to her…

…*****Jane Alexander***** Jane Alexander is a sculptor whose works comment on current political issues in South Africa. Winner of the Standerd Bank Young Artist award for 1995, she is recognised for her creative commitment, individual vision and talent…

…Jane Alexander is one of the most profound artists in South Africa. This might be because of her volition to not comment on her works but rather leave their meanings up to the viewer to decipher. By doing this she creates a profound mystery around her…

…that when Charles [Bingley] gets to town, he will be in no hurry to leave it again" (Austen 99). From this point forward, lost seems to be the word most connected with the city. When Miss Jane Bennet visits her aunt and uncle in London, her presence is unknown…

…Twenty-two years ago Jane Martin’s first play premiered at the Actors Theater of Louisville in Kentucky, and ever since the controversy has followed. There is so much mystery and so many rumors wrapped up in this one single person that it is hard…

…Personal Reaction Essay A man and a woman who have loved for eight and a half years are finally able to wed after circumstances before had not let them. In one sentence the idea sounds cute, but Jane Austen author of Persuasion works off that very…

…        Jane Austen's Persuasion depicts a young woman's struggles with love, friendship and family. Anne Elliot who is pretty, intelligent and amiable, had some years before been engaged to a young naval officer, Frederick Wentworth, but had…