The author's inheritance
Subtitle: Henry Fielding, Jane Austen, and the establishment of the novel
By: Jo Alyson Parker.
Publisher: Northern Illinois University Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: DeKalb
Language: eng
Number of pages: 238
Subjects: Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754.; Austen, Jane, 1775-1817.; Inheritance and succession in literature.; English fiction -- History and criticism.; Authority in literature.; Women in literature.; Fiction -- Authorship.
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [223]-233) and index.