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The author's inheritance : Henry Fielding, Jane Austen, and the establishment of the novel

Title
  1. The author's inheritance : Henry Fielding, Jane Austen, and the establishment of the novel / Jo Alyson Parker.
Published by
  1. DeKalb : Northern Illinois University Press, 1998.
Author
  1. Parker, Jo Alyson, 1954-

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Description
  1. xii, 238 pages : illustrations; 23 cm
Summary
  1. The Author's Inheritance is the first extended study to focus on Henry Fielding's influence on the works of Jane Austen. Parker explores how Fielding and Austen rely upon a common comedic vision, employ similar themes and plot structures, and follow a similar trajectory in their careers. Each author reinforces the social and cultural status quo while simultaneously revealing its deficiencies, creating a comforting social vision that ensures their place in the literary canon.
Subject
  1. Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754 > Authorship
  2. Austen, Jane, 1775-1817 > Authorship
  3. Inheritance and succession in literature
  4. English fiction > History and criticism
  5. Authority in literature
  6. Women in literature
  7. Fiction > Authorship
Contents
  1. Pt. I. From Parody to Autonomy. 1. Discovering Homer's Heir. 2. Written by "A Lady" -- Pt. II. Mastering the Novel. 3. Tom Jones: The Plot of the Author. 4. Pride and Prejudice: Jane Austen's Double Inheritance Plot -- Pt. III. Questioning the Novel. 5. Amelia: Fielding's Dark Sequel. 6. Mansfield Park: Dismantling Pemberley.
Owning institution
  1. Columbia University Libraries
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references (p. [223]-233) and index.