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 dark psychological fantasy is more than a moral tale. It is also a product of its time, drawing on contemporary theories of class, evolution and criminality and the secret lives behind Victorian propriety, to create a unique form of urban Gothic.
Lively and engaging account of the experience of reading Jane Austen, by leading scholar and novelist.