Persuasions 34 2012

Persuasions, published annually by The Jane Austen Society of North America, is widely recognized as a preeminent source for Austen studies. It is a peer-reviewed journal featuring essays about Jane Austen's work and world - its literature, music, visual arts, science, politics and religion. While some essays may examine Austen's literary forebears, others may explore her impact on later writers and other media in an effort to understand Jane Austen's role in the world today. The journal includes perspectives on Austen shared at the Annual General Meeting of the Jane Austen Society of North America and essays by other prominent Austen scholars. The lively and precise writing found in Persuasions addresses both academics as well as general readers and fans who wish to learn more about Jane Austen and her writing.