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Teaching: English 101

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Teaching at the Center
Critical Perspectives, English 101

To help students better understand methods for setting key themes of Jane Austen's Mansfield Park into historical context, they looked at a variety of contemporary works on such subjects as the stage, slave management, and etiquette, as well as the "triple-decker" first edition of the novel.

  • Austen, Jane. Mansfield Park. London: Printed for T. Egerton, 1814. PR4034.M2 1814
  • Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope. Principles of Politeness... . Walpole, NH: Printed for J. G. Watts, 1812. PZ161.C52P9 1812
  • Inchbald, Mrs. Lovers' Vows. Baltimore: Printed by G. Dobbin, 1809. PS2532.L8 1809
  • Collins, Doctor. Practical Rules for the Management of Negro Slaves in the Sugar Colonies. London: Printed by J. Barfield, 1811. HT1071.C7
  • Feltham, John. A Guide to all the Watering and Sea-Bathing Places. London: Printed for R. Philips, 1806. DA650.F27
  • Mansel, Robert. A Short Struggle for Stage or No Stage. London: W. Todd, 1818. PN2047.M25

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