Richard Jenkyns

A sparkling celebration of the genius of Jane Austen, this work takes readers on an amiable tour of Austen's fictional world, opening a window on some of the great works of literature.

God, Space, and City in the Roman Imagination is a unique exploration of the relationship between...

What is it about Jane Austen's writing that brings such pleasure? This book explores the development of her style, storytelling and characterization, her technical prowess, and her place in comparison with her contemporaries.

Las obras maestras de la literatura de Grecia y de Roma no solo son el fundamento de nuestra civilización, sino cimas del arte de todos los tiempos. En ellas, nos dice Richard Jenkyns, «hay brillantez, profundidad, originalidad y una variedad y un atrevimiento que sorprenderán a quienes piensan que “clásico” es un término que se refiere a una co...