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Broadly comedic and brilliantly postmodern in its lampooning of a genre, the Jane Austen classic Northanger Abbey tells the story of Catherine Morland, a naive young woman whose perceptions of the world around her are greatly influenced by the romantic gothic novels to which she is addicted. When she moves to Bath she sees mystery and intrigue all around her, not least of all in Northanger Abbey itself, the home of General Tilney and his handsome son Henry, where Catherine suspects a sinister crime has occurred. Gorgeously illustrated by the celebrated Hugh Thomson, this Macmillan Collector's Library edition also includes an afterword by David Pinching.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.

Oft-copied but never bettered, Jane Austen's Emma is a remarkable comedy of manners. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is illustrated by the celebrated Hugh Thomson and includes an afterword by David Pinching.Austen follows the charming but insensitive Emma Woodhouse as she sets out on an ill-fated career of match-making in the little town of Highbury. Taking the pretty but dreary Harriet Smith as her subject, Emma creates misunderstandings and chaos as she tries to find Harriet a suitor, until she begins to realize it isn't the lives of others she must try to transform.

Two sisters of opposing temperament but who share the pangs of tragic love provide the subjects for Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Gorgeously illustrated by the celebrated Hugh Thomson, this Macmillan Collector's Library edition also includes an afterword by author and critic Henry Hitchings.Elinor, practical and conventional, the epitome of sense, desires a man who is promised to another woman. Marianne, emotional and sentimental, the epitome of sensibility, loses her heart to a scoundrel who jilts her. A powerful drama of family life and growing up, Sense and Sensibility is at once a subtle comedy of manners and a striking critique of early nineteenth-century society.

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This stunning Oxford Children's Classic edition is the perfect introduction to Pride and Prejudice-the classic love story. Features an introduction by Malorie Blackman and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities and more . . .

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Lady Susan, an intriguing and lesser-known work by the beloved author Jane Austen, tells the tale of a beautiful, cunning, and manipulative widow who has an uncanny ability to bend others to her will. This epistolary novel provides a rare glimpse into the darker side of Austen's world, as the eponymous Lady Susan navigates the complexities of high society with wit, charm, and ruthless determination.Expertly weaving together letters from various characters, Austen crafts a captivating story that explores themes of deception, desire, and the lengths to which one might go in pursuit of their own interests. Lady Susan is a character unlike any other in Austen's oeuvre, a woman whose intelligence and ambition are both admirable and dangerous, casting her as a fascinating antiheroine in a tale that is as engaging as it is unconventional.Lady Susan is a must-read for Jane Austen fans and lovers of classic literature alike, offering an insightful and entertaining look into the hidden machinations of Regency-era society. Delve into the world of this beguiling and complex character, and discover an Austen work that challenges and intrigues at every turn.

I may have lost my heart, but not my selfcontrol." Most interesting of all Jane Austen's heroines, Emma is the most flawed, the most infuriating and the most endearing. With a wisp of gentle satire on provincial balls and drawing rooms, Emma wanders along the way encountering the sweet Harriet Smith, the chatty Miss Bates, and her absurd father Mr. Woodhouse. Resisting to romance of all kinds, she fails to recognize her own feelings. Wrapped in genteel comedy of manners, the novel encapsulates fascinating episodes of Emma's meddling and her overestimation as a matchmaker garnished in Austen's delicious irony, thus rightly entitling Jane Austen as 'Prose Shakespeare'.

"To wish was to hope, and to hope was to expect. "Jane Austen's first published novel, Sense and Sensibility, is an entertaining tale of flirtation and folly that revolves around two starkly different sisters, Elinor and Marianne. While Elinor is thoughtful, considerate and calm, her younger sister is emotional and wildly romantic. Both are looking for a husband, but neither Elinor's reason nor Marianne's passion can lead them to perfect happiness. Startling secrets, unexpected twists, and heartless betrayals interrupt the marriage games that follow. Filled with satiric wit and subtle characterizations, Sense and Sensibility teaches that true love requires a balance of both reason and emotion.

Continuing the wildly successful Puffin in Bloom line of classics--illustrated by Anna Bond, the artist behind the renowned lifestyle brand Rifle Paper Co.Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby, she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behavior leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Meanwhile Elinor, always sensitive to social convention, is struggling to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Through their parallel experience of love-- and its threatened loss--the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love.

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¿Love and Friendship and Other Early Works¿ is a collection of early works by the eminent British writer Jane Austen. This compilation includes texts such as ¿Love and Friendship,¿ ¿The Three Sisters,¿ ¿Catharine,¿ and others. These writings offer insight into Austen's early literary efforts, revealing her developing style and her early explorations of themes related to love, friendship, and social relationships. These texts present elements that foreshadow his later work, notably his insightful look at society and well-defined female characters. This collection is a fascinating window into the evolution of Jane Austen's writing before she became famous for her classic novels such as "Pride and Prejudice" and "Sense and Sensibility."

No home library is complete without the classics! Pride and Prejudice is a keepsake to be read and treasured.First published in 1813, Pride and Prejudice is one of the most popular and beloved British novels of all time, maintaining its allure for contemporary readers everywhere and selling millions of copies worldwide! Jane Austen's novel tells the story of the five unmarried Bennet sisters, daughters of a humble country squire, as they deal with the issues of marriage, manners, and upbringing in English country life. Now available as part of the Word Cloud Classics series, Pride and Prejudice is a must-have addition to the libraries of all classic literature lovers.

"Lesley Castle" is an early work by the British writer Jane Austen, written in 1792. It is an epistolary novella which consists mainly of letters exchanged between the characters, a common literary format at the time.The story takes place in the small town of Lesley Castle and revolves around the social relationships, romances, gossip and characters' characters. The story is told primarily through the letters of Margaret Lesley, who writes to her friend, Miss Charlotte Lutterell. Margaret's letters describe the intrigues and events that take place at Lesley Castle, including the infatuations and disenchantments of the inhabitants.The text is both a satire of the social conventions of the time and a humorous exploration of human characters and behavior. Jane Austen already shows her talent for keen observation of social interactions and her subtle humor.Although "Lesley Castle" is not as well known as Jane Austen's major novels, it offers an interesting insight into her early literary works and her developing writing style.

Jane Austen's "Letters" is a collection of personal correspondence written by the renowned English novelist. The letters offer a fascinating insight into Austen's life, thoughts, and relationships, providing a more personal and intimate view of the author behind some of the most beloved novels in English literature.These letters were written to various family members and friends, including her sister Cassandra, and they cover a wide range of topics, from family news and daily life to her opinions on literature, society, and her own works. Austen's wit, humor, and keen observations shine through her letters, much like in her novels.The collection of Jane Austen's letters not only provides valuable historical and biographical information but also offers readers a deeper understanding of her as a person and as a writer. They are a treasure trove for Austen enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone interested in the life and times of this iconic author.

"I wish, as well as everybody else, to be perfectly happy; but, like everybody else, it must be in my own way."Sense and Sensibility (1811) is Jane Austen's first published novel. It is a book about love and romance that follows the life of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. When their father dies and his property goes to his son and first wife, the Dashwood sisters move with their family to live in a modest cottage in Devonshire where start their romantic adventures and heartbreaks. The cottage belongs to their mother's cousin Sir John Middleton who welcomes them and presents them to his family and friends. One of John's friends, Colonel Brandon, soon falls in love with Marianne, yet the latter finds him unattractive and too old for her age. She later meets the philandering John Willoughby and becomes interested in him to be drowned in grief when he leaves to do business in London. As for Elinor, she develops a relationship with Edward Ferrars before they move to Devonshire. When the two sisters are disappointed by their lovers who go with other women, the novel depicts the different ways they react as well as their wavering between passion and reason. By the end of the novel, Edward comes to mend his relationship with Elinor and marries her while Marianne marries Colonel Brandon. We've also included a concise and informative biography of Jane's works and life at the end of the book. We hope it helps to give a little context and colour about how her life interacted with her art.