Through a careful analysis of Jane Austen's novels that is sure to be controversial, Ruderman offers a unique interpretation of her subject's political philosophy. Her study challenges prevailing Austen scholarship, particularly contemporary feminist readings of Austen which impose historicist conventions upon her works. Locating and examining Austen's thought within a broad political and philosophical context, she concludes that Austen's conservative endorsement of marriage was motivated by her concern with happiness rather than with tradition.
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Beautifully written! Ruderman argues persuasively that Jane Austen presents a classical rather than modern individualist understanding of human excellence. (Catherine Zuckert )
At last a critical analysis of Jane Austen that matches her own sanity, balance, and moderation...a fresh and clear-sighted account of the range of virtues presented in Austen's work. (Cantor, Paul A. )
An elegant demonstration that Austen's advocacy of virtue is at once profound, intriguing, and endlessly amusing. An amazing achievement. (Dannhauser, Werner J. )
. . . demonstrates the merits of studying literature and politics. . . . book worthy of both our attention and our praise. (American Political Science Review )
Her [Ruderman's] interpretations of Austen stand alone and are valuable to the general reader. (Jasna News )
Her [Ruderman's] interpretations of Austen stand alone and are valuable to the general reader..... (Jasna News )
...is a wonderful book: a delight to Janeites and a challenge to Austen scholars. (The Review Of Politics )
At last a critical analysis of Jane Austen that matches her own sanity, balance, and moderation...a fresh and clear-sighted account of the range of virtues presented in Austen's work. (Cantor, Paul A. )
An elegant demonstration that Austen's advocacy of virtue is at once profound, intriguing, and endlessly amusing. An amazing achievement. (Dannhauser, Werner J. )
. . . demonstrates the merits of studying literature and politics. . . . book worthy of both our attention and our praise. (American Political Science Review )
Her [Ruderman's] interpretations of Austen stand alone and are valuable to the general reader. (Jasna News )
Her [Ruderman's] interpretations of Austen stand alone and are valuable to the general reader..... (Jasna News )
...is a wonderful book: a delight to Janeites and a challenge to Austen scholars. (The Review Of Politics )
About the Author
Anne Crippen Ruderman earned her Ph.D. at the University of Chicago, where she studied under Saul Bellow and Allan Bloom. She has lectured in political science at Cornell University and Colgate University.
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