Everyday Words and the Character of Prose in Nineteenth-Century Britain

Delve into the fascinating world of literary analysis with Everyday Words and the Character of Prose in Nineteenth-Century Britain by Jonathan Farina, published by Cambridge University Press in 2019. This insightful study spans 316 pages and explores the stylistic nuances of beloved novelists such as Austen, Dickens, Trollope, Thackeray, and Eliot. Farina expertly examines how everyday phrases like 'a decided turn', 'as if', and 'that sort of thing' encapsulate the social manners, aesthetic values, and epistemological assumptions of the nineteenth century. This book is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of language and literature, offering a fresh perspective on how ordinary words shape the character of prose. Enhance your understanding of this pivotal literary era and add this compelling work to your collection today!