Women Writing about Money

Exploring the paradox of women's economic powerlessness in Jane Austen's era, this study examines how fictional representations of money reflect the real-life financial constraints faced by women. By analyzing the economic context of Austen's novels alongside the professional lives of women authors and their publishers, the book illustrates the connection between women's fiction and the socio-economic challenges of the time. It highlights how these narratives resonate with the contemporary experiences of women regarding money and authorship.