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Pride and Prejudice, which opens with one of the most famous
sentences in English Literature, is an ironic novel of manners. In
it the garrulous and empty-headed Mrs Bennet has only one aim -
that of finding a good match for each of her five daughters. In
this she is mocked by her cynical and indolent husband. With its
wit, its social precision and, above all, its irresistible heroine,
Pride and Prejudice has proved one of the most enduringly popular
novels in the English language.
Jane Austen teased readers with the idea of a 'heroine whom no one but myself will much like', but Emma is irresistible.
'Handsome, clever, and rich', Emma is also an 'imaginist', 'on fire with speculation and foresight'. She sees the signs of romance all around her, but thinks she will never be married. Her matchmaking maps out relationships that Jane Austen ironically tweaks into a clearer perspective.
Judgement and imagination are matched in games the reader too can enjoy, and the end is a triumph of understanding.
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Mansfield Park
Jane Austen
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R257
Discovery Miles 2 570
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Pride and Prejudice, which opens with one of the most famous sentences in English Literature, is an ironic novel of manners.
In it the garrulous and empty-headed Mrs Bennet has only one aim – that of finding a good match for each of her five daughters. In this she is mocked by her cynical and indolent husband.
With its wit, its social precision and, above all, its irresistible heroine, Pride and Prejudice has proved one of the most enduringly popular novels in the English language.
Eight years ago, Anne Elliot followed the advice of Lady Russell,
her only true friend, and broke off her engagement to the dashing
young naval officer Frederick Wentworth. When Anne and the newly
wealthy Captain Wentworth cross paths years later, it is clear that
he has neither forgotten—nor forgiven—their past. Can true love
survive heartbreak? Who should we listen to in matters of the
heart? Filled with Jane Austen’s trademark wit and social
commentary, Persuasion is a delightful romance and a surprisingly
subversive exploration of our need to persuade, and to be persuaded
by, others.
Jane Austen, one of the nation's most beloved authors, whose face
adorns our currency, surely needs no introduction, but while many
are familiar with her groundbreaking novels, few have come across
her short burlesque work The History of England. Billed a history
'from the reign of Henry IV to Charles I by a partial, prejudiced
and ignorant historian', The History of England pokes fun at the
overly verbose and grand histories of Austen's day. Written when
she was just fifteen, this is a comic tour de force that shows
Austen's wit developing into the satirical prowess she is
remembered for.
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