{"product_id":"last-impressions-theresa-m-kenney-9781487559878","title":"Last Impressions: Jane Austen's Endings","description":"Jane Austen's conclusions have often perplexed her readers, who at times perceive her novels' endings as hasty or overly simplistic. However, a closer examination reveals that her final chapters are meticulously crafted, serving as critical touchstones that redefine the entire narrative. \u003cem\u003eLast Impressions\u003c\/em\u003e offers an in-depth analysis of the literary strategies Austen employs to conclude her novels. \u003cbr\u003eThis work explores recurring techniques, such as securing parental consent, the absence of dramatized scenes, and the use of rhetorical devices like Socratic irony and metalepsis, uncovering meaningful patterns that highlight Austen's artistry. By illuminating the intentionality behind the endings of all six of Austen's major novels, as well as her epistolary novella \u003cem\u003eLady Susan\u003c\/em\u003e, this book provides valuable insights into her narrative architecture. In a literary landscape that has frequently dismissed Austen's conclusions, \u003cem\u003eLast Impressions\u003c\/em\u003e asserts that her final chapters demand critical engagement, challenging readers to reconsider their interpretations and appreciate her enduring complexity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Theresa M. Kenney\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1487559879\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781487559878\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Toronto Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.00d","brand":"Theresa M. Kenney","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46670621147391,"sku":"9781487559878","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/last-impressions-theresa-m-kenney-9781487559878","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}