Project Gutenberg 2017-04-18 Public domain in the USA. 436 Helm, W. H. (William Henry) 1860 1936 Helm, William Henry 10035465 Jane Austen and Her Country-house Comedy Produced by Al Haines "Jane Austen and Her Country-house Comedy" by W. H. Helm is a critical examination of the literary genius of Jane Austen, written in the early 20th century. The exploration focuses on Austen's unique style, thematic concerns, and characterization within her novels, emphasizing her social commentary through a tranquil setting that contrasts with more dramatic literary works of her time. Helm delves into the qualities that define Austen's narratives, including her emphasis on domestic life, the limitations of her character archetypes, and the way she presents love and society without the thrumming of passion typical of romantic literature. The opening portion of the text sets the foundation for a comprehensive analysis of Jane Austen's contributions to literature. Helm introduces readers to Austen's "abiding freshness" and her distinct absence of extreme passion in her characters, arguing that while her works may lack the sensationalism found in contemporary novels, they provide a portrait of social order and human interaction that remains relevant. Through a critique of both her style and substance, he highlights the earnest nature of her characters and reflects on how her writings serve as a refuge from the tumult of modern life, thereby inviting readers to re-engage with her work as a comforting comedic journey through English society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Women and literature -- England -- History -- 19th century Manners and customs in literature Austen, Jane, 1775-1817 -- Criticism and interpretation Humorous stories, English -- History and criticism Pastoral fiction, English -- History and criticism Country homes in literature Dwellings in literature Manors in literature PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 369692 2025-08-21T15:17:33.312604 text/html 336562 2024-10-23T02:00:02 text/html 657730 2025-08-21T15:17:38.988577 application/epub+zip 660527 2025-08-21T15:17:34.502516 application/epub+zip 186034 2025-08-21T15:17:33.905529 application/epub+zip 769264 2025-08-21T15:17:42.188485 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 740053 2025-08-21T15:17:38.322493 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 267286 2022-09-24T21:08:11.473953 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 304207 2025-08-21T15:17:32.388474 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 284506 2024-10-23T02:00:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18290 2025-08-21T15:17:42.318503 application/rdf+xml 14179 2025-08-21T15:17:34.030468 image/jpeg 1910 2025-08-21T15:17:33.966592 image/jpeg 636041 2025-08-21T15:17:33.351470 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia