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Jane Austen's Darkness: A Conversation with Julia Yost

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Illness and Society in Austen

This chapter analyzes the portrayal of illness in Jane Austen's works, highlighting its impact on character development and thematic elements. It discusses how characters navigate health and sickness, revealing deeper insights into social critique, mortality, and the commodification of health in the context of the leisured classes.

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