Lively and engaging account of the experience of reading Jane Austen, by leading scholar and novelist.
Jenny Davidson Books
Jenny Davidson approaches writing with a keen interest in the intersection of literary theory and fictional narrative. Her work is characterized by a precise stylistic flair and a deep engagement with how literature shapes our understanding of the world and ourselves. She consistently seeks to explore new modes of storytelling and delve into the complex dynamics between characters and their environments. Davidson's writing invites readers to contemplate the nature of identity and societal constructs.


This Norton Critical Edition of Stevenson's enduringly popular and chilling tale is based on the 1886 First British Edition, the only edition set directly from Stevenson's manuscript and for which he read proofs. The text has been rigorously annotated for student readers and is accompanied by a textual appendix.