I haven’t read much of Frances Burney or Samuel Richardson, but I greatly appreciate learning that, compared to their works, Jane Austen’s novels are more rooted in verisimilitude and that she distinctly gives her characters the freedom of choice. Shapard’s introduction, but my favorite points he brought up pertained to what makes Jane Austen’s novels unique for her time, and specifically what makes Pride and Prejudice unique when compared to her other novels. There is plenty of astute analysis to explore in Mr. With all my reviews of annotated editions, my ratings and comments are based on the annotations and observations made by the editors and not Jane Austen’s magnificent and beloved masterpieces. Shapard Back in 2014 I read and reviewed Pride and Prejudice: An Annotated Edition edited by Patricia Meyer Spacks. I’m alternating between the annotated editions by Harvard University Press and the annotated series by David M. Although this is the first time it has taken me over a month to read (I blame my work). If you been here awhile then you may already know I like to spend the beginning of each year reading an annotated edition of a Jane Austen novel. Enriching My Understanding, Appreciation, and Love for Pride and Prejudice
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