Jane Austen

Love and Freindship [sic] (eBook, ePUB)

A Satirical Look at Love, Friendship, and Society in Austen's Juvenile Writings

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Love and Freindship," Jane Austen crafts a richly satirical narrative that explores the complexities of romantic relationships through a series of letters between two naive young women, Laura and Marianne. The work showcases Austen's characteristic wit and keen observations of social conventions, employing epistolary style to reveal the folly of misguided affections and the superficiality of societal expectations. Written when Austen was a teenager, this early work reflects her nascent literary prowess and provides invaluable insight into her evolving thematic concerns, particularly the tension between emotion and reason in love. Austen, born into a well-connected family in the late 18th century, was immersed in the socio-political milieu of the English gentry. Her experiences with friendship and societal restrictions influenced her portrayal of interpersonal dynamics. "Love and Freindship" serves as a precursor to her later novels, encapsulating her burgeoning critique of romantic idealism and social mores that would become hallmarks of her mature works. Readers seeking an incisive yet humorous examination of love's intricacies will find "Love and Freindship" a delightfully refreshing introduction to Austen's world. This early gem lays bare the absurdities of youth and romance, making it essential reading for anyone interested in Austen's literary legacy.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 169
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664172181
• Artikelnr.: 58437064

Autorenporträt

Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English author born in Hampshire, England. She's best-known for her novels in which she critiques 18th century society and displays her characteristically sharp wit. Austen's most famous works include Sense and Sensibility, 1811, Pride and Prejudice, 1813, and Emma, 1816. Although her works have now been translated and printed in editions across the globe, Austen was relatively unknown during her lifetime, publishing her novels anonymously.

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