Title

Irony and Sensitivity: Hugh Thomson’s Pride and Prejudice

Authors

Catherine Golden, Skidmore CollegeFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2018

Published In

Illustration

Volume

55

Pages

32-37

Recommended Citation

Golden, Catherine J. "Irony and Sensitivity: Hugh Thomson’s Pride and Prejudice." Illustration 55 (2018): 32-37. Print.

Abstract

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Pride and Prejudice is one of the most popular classics ever published. Hugh Thomson's illustrations, created for his "Peacock" edition in 1894, captured many elements of Austen's wit and the nuances of her social commentary to perfection. We take a closer look.