Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen is a romantic fiction novel about the Dashwood sisters "Elinor" and "Marianne" who go through love, romance, hardship and heartbreak. The scene is set in Southwest England between the years 1792 and 1797 and it follows the story how the two sisters are forced to live in a relative's estate due to the death of their father who leaves them with an inadequate inheritance. The novel was originally published in 1811...
"Es ist eine Wahrheit, über die sich alle Welt einig ist, daß ein unbeweibter Mann von einigem Vermögen unbedingt auf der Suche nach einer Lebensgefährtin sein muß." so beginnt diese großartige Erzählung aus der Zeit des englischen Regency.Frauen sind abhängig, in jeder Beziehung. Eine eigene Meinung wird ihnen nicht zugebilligt. Ihr Leben lang bleiben sie fremdbestimmt, erst durch die Eltern, später durch den Ehepartner.In diese konservative Umgebung hinein entwirft, die selbst mit...
Im englischen Hertfordshire lebt die Familie Bennet, bestehend aus dem Ehepaar Bennet und dessen fünf Töchtern Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Catherine, die von allen nur Kitty genannt wird, und Lydia. Mrs. Bennets einziges Bestreben ist es, ihre Töchter standesgemäß zu verheiraten, um ihre Zukunft zu sichern. Denn das Anwesen der Bennets wird nicht an die weiblichen Erben vermacht; es soll nach dem Tode Mr. Bennets einem entfernten Verwandten, Mr. Collins (einem anglikanischen Priester), zukommen. Die...
Jane Austen 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...
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Includes the unabridged text of Austen's classic novel plus a complete study guide that helps readers gain a thorough understanding of the work's content and context. The comprehensive guide includes chapter-by-chapter summaries, explanations and discussions of the plot, question-and-answer sections, author biography, analytical paper topics, list of characters, bibliography, and more.
Jane Austen 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...
Jane Austen 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...
Jane Austen 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...
Since its immediate success in 1813, Pride and Prejudice has remained one of the most popular novels in the English language. Jane Austen called this brilliant work «her own darling child» and its vivacious heroine, Elizabeth Bennet, «as delightful a creature as ever appeared in print.» The romantic clash between the opinionated Elizabeth and her proud beau, Mr. Darcy, is a splendid performance of civilized sparring. And Jane Austen's radiant wit sparkles as her characters dance a delicate...
Musaicum Books presents to you this carefully created volume of «The Complete Works of Jane Austen (Including Novels, Personal Letters & Scraps)». This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Content: Sense and Sensibility Pride and Prejudice Mansfield Park Emma Northanger Abby Persuasion The Watsons Sanditon Lady Susan Love and Freindship Lesley Castle The History of England Letters ...
Musaicum Books presents to you this carefully created volume of «The Complete Works of Jane Austen: Novels & Non-Fiction (All 12 Books in One Edition)». This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Jane Austen (1775–1817) was an English novelist whose works of romantic fiction, set among the landed gentry, earned her a place as one of the most widely read writers in English literature. Her realism and biting social...
Since its immediate success in 1813, Pride and Prejudice has remained one of the most popular novels in the English language. Jane Austen called this brilliant work «her own darling child» and its vivacious heroine, Elizabeth Bennet, «as delightful a creature as ever appeared in print.» The romantic clash between the opinionated Elizabeth and her proud beau, Mr. Darcy, is a splendid performance of civilized sparring. And Jane Austen's radiant wit sparkles as her characters dance a delicate...