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Mansfield Park
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Persuasion (Paperback)
Jane Austen
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R229
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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 be persuaded
by, others.
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essential classics.
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in
possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.
Austen's best-loved tale of love, marriage and society in
class-conscious Georgian England still delights modern readers
today with its comedy and characters. It follows the feisty,
quick-witted Elizabeth Bennet as her parents seek to ensure good
marriages for her and her sisters in order to secure their future.
The protagonists Darcy and Elizabeth learn much about themselves
and those around them and Austen's expertly crafted comedy
characters of Mrs Bennet and Mr Collins demonstrate her great
artistry as a writer."
Pride and Prejudice is one of the most cherished love stories in English literature; Jane Austen's 1813 masterpiece has a lasting effect on everyone who reads it. The pride of high-ranking Mr Darcy and the prejudice of middle-class Elizabeth Bennet conduct an absorbing dance through the rigid social hierarchies of early-nineteenth-century England, with the passion of the two unlikely lovers growing as their union seems ever more improbable. This edition includes pictures, notes and an extensive section on Jane Austen's life and works.
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.
Exam board: AQA A, Cambridge Assessment International Education
Level & Subject: AS and A Level English Literature First
teaching: September 2015 First examination: June 2017, 2021 This
edition of Persuasion provides depth and context for A Level
students, with the complete novel in an easy to read format, and a
detailed introduction and bespoke glossary written by an
experienced A Level teacher with academic expertise in the area. *
Affordable high quality complete text of Persuasion, ideal for AS
and A Level Literature * Perfectly pitched introductions provide
the depth and demand required by AS and A Level * Explore the
contemporary context, Jane Austen's writing, the novel's critical
reception and subsequent interpretations for a deeper reading of
the text * Expand your further reading with a list of key articles
and critical and theoretical texts * Improve your understanding of
the novel with unfamiliar concepts and culturally-specific terms
defined in the glossary
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.
The beloved classic is now available in an affordable softcover
edition featuring a striking cover and distinctive interior design
elements, making it ideal for lovers of classic fiction, readers in
high-school and college literature courses, and fans of annual
reading challenges and "Required Reading" lists. The Pride and
Prejudice softcover edition: Presents Jane Austen's beloved novel
of manners, highly regarded both by literary scholars and the
reading public as one of the most popular books in the English
language. Explores such important themes as the complex social
fabric of courtship and marriage; how reputation both hinders and
helps women in navigating social strata; the ramifications of class
divisions; and the true definition of integrity. Is ideal for Jane
Austen aficionados, fans of literary fiction and classic
literature, and people who love both the book and the cinematic
adaptations it inspired Whether you're buying this as a gift or as
a self-purchase, this remarkable edition features: Beautiful
softcover Distinctive decorative interior pages featuring pull
quotes distributed throughout Part of a 4-volume collection
including Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, Emily Brontë's
Wuthering Heights, and Charles Dickens's A Tale of Two Cities. When
Elizabeth Bennet first meets eligible bachelor Fitzwilliam Darcy,
she thinks him arrogant and conceited. Darcy finds himself
indifferent to Elizabeth Bennet's good looks and lively mind. And
later when Elizabeth discovers that Darcy has involved himself in
the troubled relationship between his friend Bingley and her
beloved sister Jane, she dislikes him more than ever. In the comedy
of misdirected manners that follows, Jane Austen shows readers the
error of judging by first impressions. An affordable edition ideal
for your favorite classic fiction lover, literature student, or fan
of annual reading challenges.
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Northanger Abbey
Jane Austen
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R192
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It is no tragedy that seventeen-year-old Catherine Morland is not
cut out to be the heroine of one of the Gothic novels she reads so
avidly with her new friend Isabella Thorpe. What may lead to
tragedy on her first visit to the glamorous resort town of Bath,
however, are Catherine's overactive imagination and her inability
to read other people. Catherine has no clue that Isabella's
tendency to say one thing and do another might make her an
unreliable friend. It never occurs to her that her brother James,
arriving unannounced in Bath with Isabella's brother John, has come
to see Isabella, not her. After making a mistake that would shame
any true heroine--falling in love with the wry and witty Henry
Tilney before knowing his feelings for her--she fails to notice
that the odious John Thorpe fancies himself in love with her, and
vice versa. By the time Catherine visits Henry and his sister
Eleanor at Northanger Abbey, her misconceptions and novel-fueled
expectations virtually guarantee disaster. Yet, Catherine remains
blissfully unaware of what awaits her.
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'Oh Mama, how spiritless, how tame was Edward's manner in
reading to us last night I felt for my sister most severely. Yet
she bore it with so much composure, she seemed scarcely to notice
it. I could hardly keep my seat.'
Spirited and impulsive, Marianne Dashwood is the complete
opposite to her controlled and sensible sister, Elinor. When it
comes to matters of the heart, Marianne is passionate and romantic
and soon falls for the charming, but unreliable Mr Willoughby.
Elinor, in contrast, copes stoically with the news that her love,
Edward Ferrars is promised to another.
It is through their shared experiences of love that both sisters
come to learn that the key to a successful match comes from finding
the perfect mixture of rationality and feeling.
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Emma
Jane Austen
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R525
R443
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Handsome, clever, and rich, Emma Woodhouse delights in interfering
in the romantic lives of others. But when she ignores the warnings
of her good friend Mr. Knightley and attempts to arrange a suitable
match for her protégée, Harriet Smith, her carefully laid plans
soon unravel and have consequences that she never expected.Â
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Emma (Paperback)
Jane Austen
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R532
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Emma (Paperback)
Jane Austen
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R691
Discovery Miles 6 910
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