Jane Austen

Set against the backdrop of Regency-era England, "Persuasion" follows the story of the intelligent and sensitive Anne Elliot, who is forced to navigate the complexities of her family's fading fortunes, societal expectations, and her own heart.

Uskoako mielikuvituksen lietsomaa pelkoa vai turvaan johdattavaa sydäntä? Jane Austenin hurmaava varhaisromaani kertoo lukemisen viettelevästä voimasta ja nuoruuden naiiviudesta. Nuori papintytär Catherine Morland matkustaa Bathiin jännityksensekaisin tuntein. Hän nauttii ensiaskelistaan seurapiirielämässä ja saa pian kutsun valloittavan Henry Tilneyn sukulinnaan, Northanger Abbeyyn. Goottilaisten romaanien intohimoisena lukijana Catherinen mielikuvitus laukkaa vanhassa linnassa, ja hän odottaa joka käänteessä kohtaavansa mysteereitä ja juonittelua. Todellisuudessa vaarassa saattaa olla jotain hänen henkeäänkin kalliimpaa: hänen sydämensä. Englantilainen Jane Austen (1775–1817) on yksi maailman tunnetuimmista ja rakastetuimmista kirjailijoista. Hän nousi kepeillä ja tarkkanäköisillä säätyläiskuvauksillaan aikansa luetuimpien brittikirjailijoiden joukkoon ja on säilyttänyt suosionsa aina näihin päiviin asti. Neito vanhassa linnassa on Austenin ensimmäinen romaani, joka tosin julkaistiin postuumisti. Austenin vallattomimmaksi romaaniksi kutsuttu teos on loistelias satiiri goottilaisesta kauhusta ja osuva kuvaus oman aikakautensa ihmissuhteista, naisen asemasta ja rakkaudesta.

Adopted into the household of her uncle, Sir Thomas Bertram, Fanny price grows up a br>Meek outsider among her cousins in the Unaccustomed elegance of Mansfield Park. Soon after Sir Thomas absents himself on estate business in Antigua (the family's investment in slavery and sugar is considered in the introduction in a new, post-colonial light), Mary Crawford and her brother Henry arrive at Mansfield, bringing with them London glamour, and the seductive taste for flirtation and theatre that precipitated a crisis. While Mansfield Park appears in some ways to continue where pride and Prejudice left off, it is, as Kathryn Sutherland shows in her illuminating introduction, a much darker work, which challenges 'the very values (of tradition, stability, retirement and faithfulness) it appears to endorse'. This new edition provides an accurate text based, for the first time since its original publication, on the first edition of 1814.

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A Birthday Card in Book Form Features nearly 90 witty and inspirational quotations, and a page for inscribing your personal birthday message. Jane Austen's books have sold well over 100 million books and are never out of print. What makes her universally loved is a combination of wit, reason, sarcasm, gentility, dignity-and an early understanding that women are smarter. The poverty of her life and that of her characters, excluding the affluent Emma, belie the richness of her creation. Truly, Jane Austen reigns. Birthdays come but once a year. Who better to help celebrate yours than someone equally legendary? On your special day, enjoy the gift of wit and wisdom from Jane Austen-Beloved Lady of Letters.

"Pride and Prejudice" is a novel written by Jane Austen and was published in 1813. The story follows the Bennet family, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet and their five daughters, Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty, and Lydia, as they navigate social norms and expectations in 19th century England. The novel centers around the relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, a wealthy and proud gentleman who initially dismisses Elizabeth due to her lower social standing. Despite their initial animosity towards one another, the two eventually come to understand and respect each other, leading to a happy ending. Throughout the novel, Austen satirizes the societal norms and expectations of the time, particularly the emphasis on marriage and social status. She also explores themes of love, pride, prejudice, and the role of women in society. "Pride and Prejudice" has since become a classic of English literature and has been adapted into numerous film and television adaptations. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest novels in the English language.

"Pride and Prejudice" is a novel written by Jane Austen and was published in 1813. The story follows the Bennet family, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet and their five daughters, Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty, and Lydia, as they navigate social norms and expectations in 19th century England. The novel centers around the relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, a wealthy and proud gentleman who initially dismisses Elizabeth due to her lower social standing. Despite their initial animosity towards one another, the two eventually come to understand and respect each other, leading to a happy ending. Throughout the novel, Austen satirizes the societal norms and expectations of the time, particularly the emphasis on marriage and social status. She also explores themes of love, pride, prejudice, and the role of women in society. "Pride and Prejudice" has since become a classic of English literature and has been adapted into numerous film and television adaptations. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest novels in the English language.

The ultimate companion for the Jane Austen fan filled with her penetrating insights and humor on life, love, and death. "A valuable resource for any Austen lover to use for quick reference or to read through." --Library Journal Jane Austen is one of the most popular female writers in history, best known for her stories of love, loss, and hope, which are cleverly intertwined with her witty insights into the traits and expectations of English Georgian society. Here, in this stunning little book, you will be able to read hundreds of individual quotes from her famous works--from Pride and Prejudice and Emma to Persuasion and Sense and Sensibility--each prompting an emotional response, thoughtful musing, or even a little snigger at the wise and shrewd perceptions that Austen had of the world around her. Utterly charming and very profound, fans of Jane Austen can revel in these much-loved quotes, while a new audience will be introduced to the joys that her books have provided since their publication many years ago. With each chapter focusing on a different theme--from Love & Longing to Female Strength--this gorgeous gift book is the perfect compilation of Austen's funny, moving, and thought-provoking words. Content of themes: Love & LongingFriendshipSocietyFemale StrengthLife & DeathFaithArt & Literature"The wit of Jane Austen has for a partner the perfection of her taste." --Virginia Woolf

Jane Austen's most popular novel, the unforgettable story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy. Now in large print. Mrs Bennet has five daughters to marry. Not easy when they have a small dowry, and suitors are scarce. But a new young gentleman has just arrived at Netherfield Park, the neighbouring estate, and the good manners of the English gentry of the Regency era quickly arrange a ball to meet him. Mr Bingley soon becomes involved with the eldest daughter, Jane, and there is almost talk of marriage. The same cannot be said of his youngest daughter, Elizabeth, who for her part has met the man who is certainly the proudest in the county in the person of Mr. Darcy, a friend of Mr. Bingley's, with whom she has an icy, barely polite relationship. This rather obnoxious and haughty character, however, takes a great interest in this sassy, witty and independent young woman. In Jane Austen's comedy of manners, intellectual and class prejudices, personal pride and family pride fall victim to these encounters, making this novel Jane Austen's most famous work, known for her caustic wit and keen observations.

Northanger Abbey is a novel by Jane Austen. It was published posthumously in 1817. The novel makes use of a satire on the prevailing society and mixes it with Gothic tales of terror. The main protagonist, Catherine Morland, is the daughter of a country parson, who gains worldly wisdom, first in the fashionable society of Bath and then at Northanger Abbey itself. In Abbey, she learns not to interpret the world through her reading of Gothic thrillers. Catherine's view of the world is coloured by her love of Gothic stories until she learns the value of controlling her imagination. The story of the novel thus concerns Catherine and her journey to a better understanding of herself and of the world around her. In Northanger Abbey, the narrative has two sources of conflict: internal and external. The internal conflict arises due to Catherine's own inability to distinguish fiction from reality. At the same time, the novel could also be considered Austen's critique of the gender relations and social structures of late eighteenth and early nineteenth-century.