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Discover the playful and witty world of Jane Austen with this sparkling collection of her early writings, perfect for literature lovers and fans of classic novels. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780141395111. Format: B-format paperback. Year: 2015. Publisher: Penguin UK. Pages: 512.
This captivating edition showcases Austen's earliest works, penned when she was just eleven years old, highlighting her remarkable talent for humor, keen observations on human behavior, and her nuanced understanding of society's manners and morals. Unlike her later polished novels, these pieces reveal a bold and subversive side of Austen, influenced by the gothic and grotesque elements of the eighteenth century.
From drunken heroines and biting babies to scheming anti-heroines in 'Lady Susan', this collection is a treasure trove of hilarity and insight. Featuring all of Austen’s juvenilia, including her 'History of England'—crafted by a 'partial, prejudiced, and ignorant Historian'—this Penguin Classics edition, edited by Professor Christine Alexander, includes an informative introduction, comprehensive notes, and other editorial materials that enrich the reading experience. Perfect for English literature students, casual readers, and anyone who appreciates classic literature.
Don’t miss the chance to delve into the early works of one of English literature's most beloved authors. Order now and explore the delightful chaos of Jane Austen’s youthful imagination!
**Delivery Information:** We offer fast and reliable shipping options to ensure you receive your order promptly. Experience love for literature with smart, swift delivery.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141395111
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 512
Description:
This sparkling collection of Austen's early writings - some penned when she was just eleven years old - is playful, subversive and shot through with wit.
Jane Austen's brilliant, hilarious - and often outrageous - early stories, sketches and pieces of nonsense.
Jane Austen's earliest writing dates from when she was just eleven years, and already shows the hallmarks of her mature work- wit, acute insight into human folly, and a preoccupation with manners, morals and money. But it is also a product of the eighteenth century in which she grew up - dark, grotesque, often surprisingly bawdy, and a far cry from the polished, sparkling novels of manners for which she became famous. Drunken heroines, babies who bite off their mother's fingers, and a letter-writer who has murdered her whole family all feature in these very funny pieces. This edition includes all of Austen's juvenilia, including her 'History of England' - written by 'a partial, prejudiced, and ignorant Historian' - and the novella 'Lady Susan', in which the anti-heroine schemes and cheats her way through high society. Taken together, they offer a fascinating - and often surprising - insight into the early Austen.
This major new edition is the first time Austen's juvenilia has appeared in Penguin Classics. Edited by Professor Christine Alexander, it includes an introduction, notes and other useful editorial materials.
This captivating edition showcases Austen's earliest works, penned when she was just eleven years old, highlighting her remarkable talent for humor, keen observations on human behavior, and her nuanced understanding of society's manners and morals. Unlike her later polished novels, these pieces reveal a bold and subversive side of Austen, influenced by the gothic and grotesque elements of the eighteenth century.
From drunken heroines and biting babies to scheming anti-heroines in 'Lady Susan', this collection is a treasure trove of hilarity and insight. Featuring all of Austen’s juvenilia, including her 'History of England'—crafted by a 'partial, prejudiced, and ignorant Historian'—this Penguin Classics edition, edited by Professor Christine Alexander, includes an informative introduction, comprehensive notes, and other editorial materials that enrich the reading experience. Perfect for English literature students, casual readers, and anyone who appreciates classic literature.
Don’t miss the chance to delve into the early works of one of English literature's most beloved authors. Order now and explore the delightful chaos of Jane Austen’s youthful imagination!
**Delivery Information:** We offer fast and reliable shipping options to ensure you receive your order promptly. Experience love for literature with smart, swift delivery.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141395111
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 512
Description:
This sparkling collection of Austen's early writings - some penned when she was just eleven years old - is playful, subversive and shot through with wit.
Jane Austen's brilliant, hilarious - and often outrageous - early stories, sketches and pieces of nonsense.
Jane Austen's earliest writing dates from when she was just eleven years, and already shows the hallmarks of her mature work- wit, acute insight into human folly, and a preoccupation with manners, morals and money. But it is also a product of the eighteenth century in which she grew up - dark, grotesque, often surprisingly bawdy, and a far cry from the polished, sparkling novels of manners for which she became famous. Drunken heroines, babies who bite off their mother's fingers, and a letter-writer who has murdered her whole family all feature in these very funny pieces. This edition includes all of Austen's juvenilia, including her 'History of England' - written by 'a partial, prejudiced, and ignorant Historian' - and the novella 'Lady Susan', in which the anti-heroine schemes and cheats her way through high society. Taken together, they offer a fascinating - and often surprising - insight into the early Austen.
This major new edition is the first time Austen's juvenilia has appeared in Penguin Classics. Edited by Professor Christine Alexander, it includes an introduction, notes and other useful editorial materials.