Download or read book A Fine Brush On Ivory written by Richard Jenkyns and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-02-15 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study delights in Jane Austen's craft and wit, revealing the subtlety, depth and innovation that lies within her writing. Richard Jenkyns explores the development of her style, storytelling and characterisation, her technical prowess, and her place in comparison with her contemporaries.