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First published in 1984, John Hardy's interpretation of Jane Austen's heroines breaks through the accepted tradition of viewing the author as merely a rational comedienne of manners. He argues instead that Austen's greatness lies in her exploration of human relationships through the subtle portrayal of her heroines.

This four volume backlist collection brings together an array of criticism written about the works of Jane Austen, encompassing everything from a detailed analysis of her six published novels, through to an investigation of the heroines within her fiction, and a re-evaluation of her political subtext and proto-feminism. I. Jane Austen: The Six Novels II. Jane Austen and the State III: Jane Austen' Heroines: Intimacy in Human Relationships IV. Jane Austen: A French Appreciation with A New Study of Jane Austen