Reflections on Jane Austen

Synopsis

Irish novelist Colm Tóibín offers his thoughts on the art of Jane Austen, with particular reference to how she represents the interior life of her characters. Tóibín’s novel ‘Brooklyn’ draws upon ‘Pride and Prejudice’ for some of its situations and characters. [6 minutes]

Language

English

Country

United States

Subjects

English language and literature

Keywords

Austen, Jane (1775-1817)

Online availability

URI

http://www.themorgan.org/videos/colm-t%C3%B3ib%C3%ADn-reflections-austen

Price

free

Delivery

Streamed

Credits

Contributor

Colm Tóibín

Distributor

Name

Morgan Library and Museum

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