Jane Austen

Raz o e Sensibilidade foi o primeiro romance de Jane Austen, publicado em 1811 sob o pseud nimo "By a Lady". Recebendo um reconhecimento extraordin rio, sua primeira edi o esgotou rapidamente, afinal sua hist ria aborda algo comum a qualquer poca: o conflito para manter a esperan a em face das desilus es da vida. O romance apresenta tramas buc licos envolvendo as irm s Elinor e Marianne Dashwood, enquanto as duas aprendem a amar e a lidar com a perda e com as expectativas impostas por uma sociedade materialista, um ambiente onde quem n o tem fortuna e influ ncia se v fadado a um destino infeliz. Com a vida completamente alterada, cada uma das irm s buscam a felicidade ao seu modo - Elinor mais racional e contida; Marianne mais emotiva e rom ntica. atrav s desta dualidade que o leitor percorre os campos id licos do interior da Inglaterra e as mans es da aristocracia londrina procura de um final feliz que s poss vel ao equilibrara raz o com a sensibilidade, um processo intenso e desafiador apresentado com uma riqueza de detalhes por Jane Austen.

Elizabeth Bennet's first encounter with eligible bachelor Mr. Darcy leaves her put off by his arrogance and conceit. He appears indifferent to both her beauty and her spirited wit. The brilliant comedy of manners that follows is a lesson about the folly of making judgments based on first impressions and a lovely observation of the friendships, gossip and pretension of rural England's early-nineteenth century middle-class life. Originally published in 1813, Austen's novel is one of the most beloved pieces of English literature of all time and is a welcome first installment in the new "shining a light on the classics" series from Shine-A-Light Press.

'I am tired of submitting my will to the caprices of others-of resigning my own judgement in deference to those to whom I owe no duty, and for whom I feel no respect.' The unfinished fictions collected here are the novels and other writing that Jane Austen did not publish. The protagonist of the earliest story is Lady Susan, a sexual predator and a brilliant and manipulative sociopath. The Watsons, a tale of riches to rags, is set in a village deep in mud and misery where the Watson sisters waste away, day after dull day, waiting for the suitors who never appear. Sanditon, the novel interrupted by the author's death, is a topical satire on the niche marketing campaign waged by investors in the latest seaside resort, the fictional Sanditon, situated on England's over-supplied south coast. If The Watsons shares the disturbed life of a Chekhov short story, Sanditon's cast of eccentrics anticipates the zany world of Dickens. Experimental and sharp-elbowed, all three probe new areas of invention and push out beyond what we expect to find in a novel by Jane Austen. This edition collects together all Austen's unpublished adult fiction, poetry, and related writings, written in her late teens, in her late twenties, and in the year she died, aged forty-one. They contribute more than a dash of discomfort to our modern image of the romantic novelist and reveal Jane Austen's development as a writer.

NYÖVERSÄTTNINGDen georgianska erans tid råder i England. Elizabeth Bennet växer upp omgiven av lantliga miljöer på egendomen Longbourn i grevskapet Hertfordshire. Hon är näst äldst i en syskonskara bestående av fem döttrar. Detta faktum har gjort flickornas mor, mrs Bennet, alltmer besatt av att hennes döttrar ska bli gifta med rika män. Longbourn, ett fideikommiss som bara ärvs på fädernet, kommer vid mr Bennets död att tillfalla mr Collins, en kusin till familjen, och döttrarna blir arvlösa. Nyheten om att en ung och rik man, mr Charles Bingley, för en kort tid planerar att bosatta sig på det närliggande godset Netherfield, väcker dock hopp hos mrs Bennet. Hon sätter sin lit till att allt ska ordna sig, att någon av hennes döttrar på någon av de baler, middagar och tätatäter som förestår den närmaste tiden ska finna sig en make. Detta visar sig inte vara det lättaste och Elizabeth Bennet, som slits mellan pliktkänsla, en djup kärlek till frihet och respekt för sin egen person, hinner tacka nej till två frierier innan den äkta kärleken drabbar henne, och det i den mest oväntade av skepnader. Stolthet och fördom av Jane Austen (1775-1817) är ett tidlöst mästerverk om kärlekens vindlande vägar och könsrollernas hämmande inverkan på individens liv och frihet. Det är ett verk som med oefterhärmlig kvickhet sätter ljuset på vikten av att inte döma någon annan människa för snabbt och som genom Elizabeth Bennet, en av världslitteraturens mest oförglömliga protagonister, lär oss uppskatta skillnaden mellan ytlig godhet och verklig sådan. I ny svensk översättning av Erik Thompson.

Persuasion (1817) is the final novel written by English author Jane Austen—and the first to be attributed to her name. Persuasion was published posthumously to widespread critical acclaim, and has since been recognized as an understated and mature work of fiction from one of history’s finest writers. Like most of Austen’s novels, Persuasion involves an intricate network of characters and relationships, illustrating its author’s peerless attention to the inner workings of aristocratic society and the nuances of human communication. Persuaded by her wealthy family to break off her engagement to the young Frederick Wentworth, Anne Elliot finds herself unmarried nearly eight years later. By now, with the Elliot family all but ruined by the spendthrift Sir Walter and his enabling daughter Elizabeth, the prospect of marriage is not only a distant hope for Anne, but a bitter reminder of what could have been. When chance reunites her with Frederick, now the esteemed Captain Wentworth for his accomplishments in the Napoleonic Wars, she will have to navigate feelings both old and new with the reversal brought on by their opposing fortunes. As the two are drawn closer together, they will have to decide if it is possible to rekindle a love that has lain dormant much longer than their engagement was allowed to last. Jane Austen’s Persuasion is a perceptive and entertaining novel that raises timeless questions regarding the inequity of social life, the disparate opportunities available to men and woman, and the indomitable feelings which work to draw them together—and threaten to drive them apart. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Jane Austen’s Persuasion is a classic of English literature reimagined for modern readers.

Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice has been hailed as one of the most popular romantic novels in English literature. From tangled love affairs and heart-breaking betrayals, Pride and Prejudice is the story of an unexpected love affair that leaves the entire town buzzing. Brimming with gossip and guile, see why the love story between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy has withstood the test of time. Mrs. Bennet’s only hope in raising five daughters is that they will each find a husband who can provide for them a happy, and financially secure life. When word travels to the family that the neighborhood’s newly arrived and most handsome man, Mr. Bingley, is a bachelor, Elizabeth never expects to find herself tangled in the web of drama he seems to create. Distancing herself from the other girls vying for his attention, Elizabeth knows what she wants, and it is not Mr. Bingley. But what she doesn’t expect is the attraction that ensues after meeting the haughty Mr. Darcy, who she quickly realizes is not at all what he appears. When the chemistry between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy proves undeniable, she must cast aside her judgments—and her family’s protests— and let fate do the rest. Smart, outspoken, and adamant in her views, Elizabeth must come to accept that sometimes love has an agenda of its own. With an eye-catching new cover, and a cleanly typeset manuscript, this revised edition of Pride and Prejudice is both modern, and readable.

Read one of the most popular books of all timeThe definitive editionLarge Print editionFeatures an uplifting extended biography of the life and experiences of Jane AustenProfessionally remastered for premium quality print and easy readingPride and Prejudice is the most popular of Jane Austen's novels. Written in 1813, this novel was so popular that it has sold over 20 million copies. It has inspired numerous forms of media and pop culture. In modern times, it often appears in the "top 10" "Most Loved Books of All Times" lists. This story follows the exploits of the Bennet family. In rural England, the poor Bennet family has five daughters of great beauty. The family will attend a ball in the honor of Bingley, a young, wealthy man that has just rented a state nearby. There, Bingley will become infatuated with their oldest daughter Jane, while Darcy, Bingley's best friend, behaves in a rude and cold manner." Angry people are not always wise." However, Elizabeth's witty comments after Darcy's refusal to dance with her awaken something in him that he never expected. How will Elizabeth's pride fare against Darcy's prejudice? If you want to know more, get this copy, read it, and find out. Get your copy of this timeless classic today

From what acclaimed novelist Jane Austen wrongly suspected was the least-liked of her protagonists comes a character unlike any other. Emma is the story of a fiercely independent young woman who defines the boundaries of what a conventional lady was supposed to resemble in 19th century Britain. Emma Woodhouse is a bit of an anomaly in her sleepy town of Highbury. Curious, intelligent, and spoiled rotten, Emma is a young lady whose nose is always in other people’s business. With nothing but time on her hands, Emma delights in the chaos of her good intentions gone awry. With an inclination towards matchmaking, she decides this skill is one that must be perfected, even at the expense others. Quickly becoming the self-professed village matchmaker, it isn’t until Emma’s own heart is on the line that she realizes she’s gone perhaps a bit too far. Now a major Hollywood film starring Anya Taylor-Joy as Emma, Johnny Flynn as Mr. Knightly, and Bill Nighy as Mr. Woodhouse, Jane Austen’s Emma continues to resonate with readers of all ages. With an eye-catching new cover, and a cleanly typeset manuscript, this edition of Emma is both modern, and readable.

Raison et Sensibilit est le premier roman publi de la femme de lettres anglaise Jane Austen. Il para t en 1811 de fa on anonyme puisqu'il tait sign by a Lady. R sum Apr s le d c s de leur p re, Henry Dashwood Elinor, Marianne et Margaret Dashwood ainsi que leur m re se trouvent priv es de leur part d'h ritage par leur demi-fr re (n d'un pr c dent mariage de Henry Dashwood) qui se laisse facilement convaincre par sa femme Fanny qu'il ne leur doit rien. Leur situation financi re consid rablement diminu e, elles se retrouvent dans des circonstances particuli rement difficiles. D cid e quitter le Sussex et le domaine de Norland, o sa belle-fille est venue s'installer en ma tresse sans tarder, Mrs Dashwood part avec ses filles pour le lointain Devon, o un g n reux parent elle, Sir John Middleton, lui a propos de venir habiter sur ses terres, Barton Cottage. Les jeunes filles sont rapidement accept es par leur nouvelle soci t , particuli rement par Sir John, Lady Middleton et sa m re Mrs Jennings. Sense and Sensibility (traduit en fran ais par Raison et Sensibilit , Raison et Sentiments, ou encore Le Coeur et la Raison) est le premier roman publi de la femme de lettres anglaise Jane Austen. Il para t en 1811 de fa on anonyme puisqu'il tait sign by a Lady ( sign ] par une dame ). En effet, sa position sociale interdisait Jane Austen de signer de son nom un roman destin la vente, mais elle ne voulait pas cacher qu'il tait l'oeuvre d'une femme. Le texte initial, crit vers 1795, probablement sous forme pistolaire, avait pour titre le nom des deux h ro nes, Elinor et Marianne, comme beaucoup de romans crits par des femmes au XVIIIe si cle, mais le choix du titre d finitif, pour la publication en 1811, semble indiquer une volont didactique. Marianne Dashwood, ardente et romanesque, qui croit passionn ment pouvoir s'affranchir des convenances, s'affiche avec le s duisant Willoughby dont elle est tomb e amoureuse, tandis que sa soeur a n e, la raisonn

Persuasion est le dernier roman de la romanci re anglaise Jane Austen, publi posthum ment en d cembre 1817 mais dat de 1818. En France, il a paru pour la premi re fois en 1821 sous le titre: La Famille Elliot, ou L'ancienne inclination. Le roman est regroup en un volume double avec Northanger Abbey, le premier des grands romans de Jane Austen, crit en 1803 mais rest non publi jusque-l . D'un ton plus grave que les oeuvres pr c dentes de la romanci re, il raconte les retrouvailles d'Anne Elliot avec Frederick Wentworth, dont elle a repouss la demande en mariage huit ans auparavant, persuad e par son amie Lady Russell des risques de cette union avec un jeune officier de marine en d but de carri re, pauvre et l'avenir incertain. Mais alors que la guerre avec la France s'ach ve, le capitaine Wentworth revient, fortune faite, avec le d sir de se marier pour fonder un foyer. Il a conserv du refus d'Anne Elliot la conviction que la jeune fille manquait de caract re et se laissait trop ais ment persuader. Outre le th me de la persuasion, le roman voque d'autres sujets, tels que la Royal Navy, dont l'importance ici rappelle que deux des fr res de Jane Austen y servaient, pour parvenir plus tard au rang d'amiral. Comme dans Northanger Abbey, la vie mondaine et superficielle de Bath - bien connue de Jane Austen - est longuement d peinte, et sert d'arri re-plan tout le second volume. Enfin, Persuasion marque une nette rupture avec les ouvrages pr c dents, par la chaleureuse attitude des personnages positifs qu'il met en sc ne, en fort contraste avec les h ros souvent ternes, hautains ou peu cordiaux rencontr s auparavant, et dont le Mr Darcy de Orgueil et Pr jug s est l'exemple extr me. Persuasion est le seul roman de Jane Austen qui a t crit pendant la p riode m me qu'il d crit, puisque, commenc en 1815 (le 8 ao t pr cis ment, le jour o la population britannique dans son ensemble apprend le d part d finitif de Napol on pour l'exil Sainte-H l ne) pour se t

"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife." Thus begins Jane Austen's most beloved and celebrated novel that has delighted and enthralled readers ever since its anonymous publication in 1813. In Austen's time, Mr. Bennet's estate can only be passed down to a male heir-a circumstance that will leave his five daughters destitute. To escape poverty at least one of sisters must make a wealthy match to support the others. Despite this pressure, the spirited Bennet girls are determined to marry for love rather than for money and prestige. Austen's humor, wit, and narrative prowess infuse this highly entertaining story that offers, along the way, a keen examination of the nature of true happiness and independence and has served as inspiration for countless retellings up to the present time. This authoritative edition includes a new afterword, Virginia Woolf's seminal essay Jane Austen, and a detailed timeline of Austen's life.