Jane Austen

Jane Austen (16 December 1775 - 18 July 1817) was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage in the pursuit of favourable social standing and economic security. Her works critique the novels of sensibility of the second half of the 18th century and are part of the transition to 19th-century literary realism. Her use of biting irony, along with her realism, humour, and social commentary, have long earned her acclaim among critics, scholars, and popular audiences alike. With the publications of Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814) and Emma (1816), she achieved success as a published writer. She wrote two additional novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, both published posthumously in 1818, and began another, eventually titled Sanditon, but died before its completion. She also left behind three volumes of juvenile writings in manuscript, a short epistolary novel Lady Susan, and another unfinished novel, The Watsons. Her six full-length novels have rarely been out of print, although they were published anonymously and brought her moderate success and little fame during her lifetime. A significant transition in her posthumous reputation occurred in 1833, when her novels were republished in Richard Bentley's Standard Novels series, illustrated by Ferdinand Pickering, and sold as a set. They gradually gained wider acclaim and popular readership. In 1869, fifty-two years after her death, her nephew's publication of A Memoir of Jane Austen introduced a compelling version of her writing career and supposedly uneventful life to an eager audience. Austen has inspired a large number of critical essays and literary anthologies. Her novels have inspired many films, from 1940's Pride and Prejudice to more recent productions like Sense and Sensibility (1995), Emma (1996), Mansfield Park (1999), Pride & Prejudice (2005), and Love & Friendship (2016). (wikipedia.org)

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Pride and PrejudicePride and Prejudice is an 1813 romantic novel of manners written by Jane Austen. The novel follows the character development of Elizabeth Bennet, the dynamic protagonist of the book who learns about the repercussions of hasty judgments and comes to appreciate the difference between superficial goodness and actual goodness. Its humour lies in its honest depiction of manners, education, marriage, and money during the Regency era in England. Mr. Bennet of Longbourn estate has five daughters, but his property is entailed and can only be passed to a male heir. His wife also lacks an inheritance, so his family will be destitute upon his death. Thus, it is imperative that at least one of the girls marry well to support the others, which is a motivation that drives the plot. The novel revolves around the importance of marrying for love rather than money or social prestige, despite the communal pressure to make a wealthy match. Pride and Prejudice has consistently appeared near the top of lists of "most-loved books" among literary scholars and the reading public. It has become one of the most popular novels in English literature, with over 20 million copies sold, and has inspired many derivatives in modern literature. We hope you enjoy our deluxe illustrated edition and pass it on to the next generation. Add to cart so you can receive your book in the post.

Em um mundo governado pelo dinheiro, como escutar o cora o? Para Elinor Dashwood, sensata e sens vel, e sua irm mais nova rom ntica e impetuosa, Marianne, a perspectiva de se casar com os homens que amam parece remota. Em um mundo governado por dinheiro e interesses pr prios, as irm s Dashwood n o t m fortuna nem conex es, Preocupada com os outros e por propriedades sociais, Elinor est mal equipada para competir com ca adoras de Fortunas egoc ntricas como Lucy Steele, enquanto a cren a inabal vel de Marianne em seus pr prios sentimentos a torna mais perigosamente suscet vel aos des gnios de homens sem escr pulos. Por meio das experi ncias paralelas de amor, perda e esperan a de suas hero nas, Jane Austen oferece uma an lise poderosa das maneiras como as vidas das mulheres foram moldadas pela sociedade claustrof bica em que tiveram que sobreviver.,

Julgar uma pessoa a partir das primeiras impress es a melhor op o? Provavelmente n o. Mas, e se a pessoa em quest o se apresenta como um solteiro arrogante, vaidoso e orgulhoso, como o Mr. Darcy? Jane Austen, a partir desta obra envolvente, apaixonante e atual - apesar da poca em que foi escrita, demonstra 1aos leitores que nem sempre o que percebido em um primeiro contato representa quem a pessoa ou os seus objetivos. Comprova que uma impress o formada pode ser modificada, e que tal atitude pode resultar em um amor arrebatador e que arrancar suspiros de gera es de leitores. A obra-prima de Jane Austen mescla com dia, seriedade, cr ticas sociais e promove reflex es sobre as a es humanas. N o a toa que recebeu diversas adapta es para cinema, teatro e outros. Leia e a tenha a experi ncia de se apaixonar e ser confrontado pela incr vel hist ria de Elizabeth Bennet e Mr. Darcy.

A a o implac vel do tempo pode acabar com um grande amor? Publicado pela primeira vez em 1818, Persuas o foi o ltimo trabalho de Jane Austen. Seu car ter suave e tom outonal o tornaram um dos favoritos dos leitores de Austen. Situada em Somersetshire e Bath, a obra gira em torno da vida de Sir. Walter Elliot, suas filhas, Elizabeth, Anne e Mary, e seu c rculo social. No centro da hist ria est o romance frustrado de Anne com o capit o Frederick Wentworth, um homem da Marinha que Anne conheceu e se apaixonou quando tinha 19 anos. Na poca, Wentworth fora considerado um par inadequado, e Anne, for ada a romper o relacionamento. Oito anos depois, no entanto, eles se encontram novamente. A essa altura, o capit o Wentworth fez fortuna na Marinha e considerado um bom partido. No entanto, Anne agora n o tem certeza sobre seus sentimentos por ele. Neste livro, Austen oferece um hino ir nico e sutil ao amor verdadeiro que permite a uma mulher superar as dif ceis circunst ncias econ micas e as sufocantes conven es sociais que restringiam a vida das mulheres no s culo XIX.

"I can listen no longer in silence. I must speak to you by such means as are within my reach. You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope. Tell me not that I am too late, that such precious feelings are gone forever. I offer myself to you again with a heart even more your own than when you almost broke it, eight years and a half ago. Dare not say that man forgets sooner than woman, that his love has an earlier death. I have loved none but you." - Taken from "Persuasion" by Jane Austen"Persuasion" was originally published in 1818 only six months after Jane Austen's death. This was the last novel completed by Jane Austen. In Persuasion, like many of Jane Austen's other novels, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, and Emma, she tells the stories of young women fighting against the obligations and expectations of family and social expectations. Yet, the love story in Persuasion offers romance and optimism, developing a story that is sure to appeal to lovers of romance and the challenges we are willing to face for a second chance at love.

Bogen bag Netflix-filmen PERSUASION. Den 19-årige Anne Elliot forelsker sig i den fattige, men ambitiøse søofficer, Frederick Wentworth, men hendes familie overtaler hende til at bryde forlovelsen. Da Anne igen møder Frederick Wentworth, er hun 27 år, ugift og aldrig kommet sig over sin forelskelse. Han er blevet velhavende og er stadig på udkig efter en hustru, men han har ikke tilgivet Anne, at hun afviste ham dengang. Overtalelse er en morsom og gribende klassiker om kærlighed og kvindesind. Det er den sidste roman, Jane Austen selv færdiggjorde, og den blev udgivet posthumt i 1818. Denne udgave er oversat af Vibeke Houstrup i 2017. "Ikke bare Austens sidste roman; den er også hendes hovedværk."? Berlingske? "En genial, underholdende og eminent velskrivende forfatter."? Kristeligt Dagblad "En menneskeklog kærlighedshistorie."? Weekendavisen

A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen's classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout. When Elinor and Marianne Dashwood's father dies, they are forced to leave their home behind and move far away to a tiny cottage. Their lives look set to change for ever, in ways neither had expected. Elinor must leave behind the man she loves, whereas Marianne falls for their charming - but entirely unsuitable - new neighbour. The sisters will need each other's support if they are to find happiness, but will they ever find the right balance of sense and sensibility? Joanna Nadin is a winner of the Fantastic Book Award, the Surrey Book Award, Blue Peter 'Book of the Month' and Radio 4 Open Book 'Book of the Year'. She has recently fallen head over heels for Austen's books and wants new readers to feel the same. Eglantine Ceulemans captures all of Austen's satire and wit, bringing her colourful casts to life with warm and funny black and white illustrations. Illustrated and retold editions are also available for: Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Persuasion, Mansfield Park and Northanger Abbey. The perfect way to discover Austen for the first time, this bright and bold collection features some of the most inspiring and famous heroines in English literature. For readers aged eight and up.

A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen's classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout. Fanny Price is one of nine children, and her family are very poor. So when a distant relative offers to take her in - giving her the opportunity to grow up wealthy and comfortable - her parents jump at the chance. But money doesn't always bring happiness, and Fanny struggles to settle into her new home, where the family are very cold towards her. Her only friend amongst them is Edmund, who tries his best to help her be happy. As she grows up, Fanny realises that Edmund is the most important person in her life. But will he ever see her as more than the timid little girl who arrived at his home so many years before? Ayisha Malik is a British Muslim, lifelong Londoner and lover of books. She has read and reread Austen's books throughout her whole life and is perfectly placed to bring Mansfield Park to a new audience. Eglantine Ceulemans captures all of Austen's satire and wit, bringing her colourful casts to life with warm and funny black and white illustrations. Illustrated and retold editions are also available for: Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Persuasion, Sense and Sensibility and Northanger Abbey. The perfect way to discover Austen for the first time, this bright and bold collection features some of the most inspiring and famous heroines in English literature. For readers aged eight and up.