Writer's+Style

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1.) Knowing Austen's background is essential to understanding her style as a writer. Jane Austen was sent to Oxford at a very young age to study many different subjects with Mrs. Ann Cawley. However, she caught typhus shortly after going to Oxford, and was forced to continue her education at home with her father and brother. Austen's father had a vast library that was often browsed by Austen. =====

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2.) Jane Austen was raised in England which was a hot bed for classic literature. She could go any where and witness classic plays, or go down the street and check out a classic novel. All of these literary works inspired her style shwon in all of her works. As a young child, she watched private theatrical performes with her family and close friends. On occasions, she took part in the play from the audience, and when she was older, she participated in the plays. =====

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3.) She caught Typhus with her sister at a very young age. She survived the deadly disease and had a new perspective on life. She could appreciate the simply beauties of taking a walk in the park. =====

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4.) Women were not yet quite accomplished as published authors. In the academic community they were almost invisible. She felt like she had a chip on her shoulder every time she wrote in hopes of getting it published. =====

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5.) During this time period there were two major styles of writing. There was Romantic and Victorian. Austen's style didn't fit either of these molds. Many people of the time prefered other authors, rather than the style Jane Austen wrote in. This was a reason that Austen's triumphs were not completely realized until after her death. =====