Originally published in 1994.
The author illustrates Austen\'s connection to the values of Christian humanism, which she conveys through the uniting theme of estate improve.
Professor Duckworth understands Mansfield Park as underscoring the central uniting theme in Austen\'s work--her concept of the estate and its improvement.
In The Improvement of the Estate , Alistair Duckworth contends that understanding Mansfield Park is fundamental to appreciating Jane Austen\'s body of work.
Originally published in 1994