Enit Karafili Steiner Knihy

Exploring the literary expressions of eighteenth-century cosmopolitanism, this work highlights its significance in the context of postcolonial studies. It delves into how these historical perspectives inform contemporary understandings of cultural exchange and identity, offering insights into the complexities of global interactions and the enduring impact of cosmopolitan ideals.

Jane Austen's six complete novels and her juvenilia are examined in the context of civil society and gender. Steiner's study uses a variety of contexts to appraise Austen's work: Scottish Enlightenment theories of societal development, early-Romantic discourses on gender roles, modern sociological theories on the civilizing process.