First edition. Important, perhaps seminal work, dealing with the Christian, moral, humanistic aspects of Austen's thought as expressed in her novels. Enters the argument through her use of the "before and after" view of the estate by Repton. Extensive introduction, followed by an analysis of each novel, with a Postscript on Sanditon. Well annotated with full index. Book is very good. Previous owner's name inside front cover. Jacket is  worn.  Johns Hopkins, 1971. Hb, Dj. USED. $40.00