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Enter the world of Jane Austens "Pride and Prejudice", a beloved classic that has captivated readers for over two centuries. Set in Georgian England, the novel follows the story of Elizabeth Bennet, a sharp and independent young woman who navigates the complex social landscape of her time in pursuit of true love.As Elizabeth grapples with the societal expectations placed upon her, she encounters a host of unforgettable characters, from the haughty Mr. Darcy to the charming Mr. Wickham. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about love, manners, and the importance of staying true to oneself.With its sparkling wit, unforgettable characters, and timeless themes, "Pride and Prejudice" is a true masterpiece of English literature. First published in 1813, the novel has been enchanting readers ever since, and remains one of the most beloved works of all time.Austens deft portrayal of 19th-century England has helped to shape our modern understanding of the period, and her enduring insights into human nature continue to resonate with readers today. Whether you are a newcomer to Austens works or a lifelong fan, "Pride and Prejudice" is a novel that will delight, entertain, and inspire you.So join us for a journey into a world of wit, charm, and true love that will leave you breathless. Follow Elizabeth Bennet and her unforgettable cast of characters as they navigate the complexities of Georgian England, and discover for yourself why "Pride and Prejudice" remains one of the most beloved novels of all time.

Step into the captivating world of "Northanger Abbey," a novel that offers a delightful satire on the popular Gothic novel genre of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Written by Jane Austen, the novel follows the story of Catherine Morland, an innocent and imaginative young woman from a rural family, who is invited to spend some time in Bath, a fashionable spa town in England, and later to visit the grand estate of Northanger Abbey.As Catherine navigates the treacherous social waters of Bath, she meets a variety of charming and fascinating characters, including the handsome Henry Tilney, his stern father General Tilney, and the flighty and manipulative Isabella Thorpe. Catherines naivety and her love of gothic novels, particularly Ann Radcliffes "The Mysteries of Udolpho," leads her to imagine dark secrets and sinister plots behind the grandeur of Northanger Abbey, and to suspect Henrys father of being a villain.Full of humor, wit, and Austens trademark irony, "Northanger Abbey" is a brilliant parody of the gothic novel, but also a compelling love story and a profound commentary on the importance of honesty and self-knowledge. Austens sharp observations on the manners and morals of the English upper class, as well as her sympathetic portrayal of Catherines struggles to find her place in society and to differentiate between reality and fiction, make this novel a timeless classic.So, join us for a journey into a world of romance, intrigue, and hilarity that will leave you thoroughly satisfied. Whether youre a fan of Jane Austens other works or new to her world, "Northanger Abbey" is a novel that will enchant and delight you, and will stay with you long after you turn the final page.

Indulge in the scandalous world of Jane Austens "Lady Susan," a deliciously wicked novella that exposes the cunning and manipulative nature of its eponymous protagonist. Lady Susan Vernon is a beautiful and charming widow who, after being expelled from her brother-in-laws home due to her outrageous behavior, sets out to secure a wealthy husband for herself and her daughter.Through a series of cunning schemes and seductive maneuvers, Lady Susan manipulates the men around her to get what she wants, regardless of the cost to others. However, when her plans begin to unravel and her reputation is at risk, Lady Susan must use all of her wit and charm to regain control.A masterpiece of sharp and witty writing, "Lady Susan" is a thrilling and entertaining read that showcases Jane Austens brilliant talent for creating complex and fascinating characters. With its irresistible blend of romance, humor, and scandal, this novella is a must-read for all Jane Austen fans, and for anyone who enjoys a tale of intrigue and deception.So, come and join us on a journey into the glittering world of Regency England, where manners and morals are tested, and where the quest for love and money can lead to unexpected consequences. "Lady Susan" is a gem of a novel that will captivate and enchant you from the very first page.

Step into the elegant world of Georgian England with Jane Austens beloved classic, "Emma". Meet Emma Woodhouse, a young woman with a passion for matchmaking who is convinced she knows best when it comes to matters of the heart. Despite her best intentions, Emmas meddling often leads to unintended consequences and heartache for those around her.Follow Emma as she navigates the intricate social hierarchy of her community, charming and exasperating those around her in equal measure. Along the way, she must confront her own flaws and biases, learning valuable lessons about friendship, love, and the consequences of her actions.Austens signature wit and incisive social commentary are on full display in "Emma". Her richly drawn characters, including the endearing Mr. Knightley, the boisterous Harriet Smith, and the hapless Mr. Elton, are sure to capture your heart and imagination.First published in 1815, "Emma" has become a timeless classic, beloved by generations of readers for its engaging plot, memorable characters, and insightful commentary on human nature. Whether you are a lifelong Austen fan or a newcomer to her works, "Emma" is sure to enchant and delight you. So curl up with a cup of tea and lose yourself in the captivating world of "Emma".

Literary London map with locations of Jane Austen''s Novels.A journey to the heart of early XIX Century London through Jane Austens Prose and places. Unfoldable chart of 70 x100 cm printed on high quality paper. On one side an original London mal from 1806 where 48 locations of Jane Austen''s Novels are located and marqued. On the other side a meticulous selection of texts and illustrations will carry us to Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion y Lady Susan.Each novel has a diagram of the different characters that will guide us through the complex family relationships and love affairs in Austens texts, as well as illustrations of the main characters. Includes ebooks and access to London Literary digital atlas.

"Un viaje al corazón del Londres de principios del XIX a través de las palabras y los lugares de Jane Austen. Formato despegable de 70 x100 cm en papel de alta calidad. Por una cara un mapa de Londre

This perfect indifference, and your pointed dislike, make it so delightfully absurd!' Pride and Prejudice has delighted generations of readers with its unforgettable cast of characters, carefully choreographed plot, and a hugely entertaining view of the world and its absurdities. With the arrival of eligible young men in their neighbourhood, the lives of Mr and Mrs Bennet and their five daughters are turned inside out and menide down. Pride encounters prejudice, upward-mobility confronts social disdain, and quick-wittedness challenges sagacity, as misconceptions and hasty judgements lead to heartache and scandal, but eventually to true understanding, self-knowledge, and love. In this supremely satisfying story, Jane Austen balances comedy with seriousness, and witty observation with profound insight. If Elizabeth Bennet returns again and again to her letter from Mr Darcy, readers of the novel are drawn even more irresistibly by its captivating wisdom. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Una de las grandes historias que ha trascendido el paso del tiempo y que ha cautivado a los lectores de diversas generaciones; no hay mejor manera de calificar esta novela de Jane Austen. Pudiera ser por su prosa agil y cautivadora; tambien por tocar temas universales como la amistad, la familia; pero sobre todo, por la fascinante historia de amor que vence todas las barreras sociales y se sobrepone a las diferencias y a las tergiversaciones. En la Inglaterra de principios del siglo XIX existia una realidad: las mujeres que no eran ricas tenian que casarse bien. ¿Esa es la aspiracion de Elizabeth, una mujer que sueña con la felicidad mas alla de la riqueza? ¿Bastaran sus anhelos y su verdad para vencer sus miedos y su vanidad, y poder ser feliz con el hombre que ama? Al leer Orgullo y prejuicio nos adentraremos en el alma y pensamiento de seres humanos como cualquiera de nosotros.

"Se si pensa a un virtuoso gentiluomo inglese settecentesco, composto, retto, onesto e impavido, una cosa e certa: non si pensa a Frederick Gower, irresistibile protagonista di Evelyn, racconto di straordinaria ironia nato dalla penna di una giovanissima Jane Austen. Luomo, giunto per caso in uno dei villaggi piu belli dInghilterra, Evelyn, abitato da famiglie di squisita gentilezza, dopo essersi invaghito della locandiera, riuscira a ricevere denari, amore e proprieta grazie a un misto di sconcertante disinvoltura e inattaccabile cinismo. Un crescendo comico-grottesco che rompe, come sempre con Jane Austen, qualunque stereotipo della letteratura del 700. Lopera, grottesca e sarcastica, demolisce e fa il verso a romanzi rosa e paladini romantici. Frederick Gower, egoista ed egocentrico protagonista di Evelyn, ha tutte le caratteristiche dellantieroe." (dallintroduzione)

I Juvenilia sono le opere scritte da Jane Austen adolescente, dal 1787 al 1793 e corrette anche in seguito fino alla vigilia della pubblicazione di Sense and Sensibility (1811). Il timore che la singolarita e la tagliente ironia di questi scritti giovanili potessero nuocere allimmagine della scrittrice impedi la loro diffusione per lungo tempo. I ventisette brani sono raccolti in tre quaderni manoscritti, intitolati dallautrice come si soleva fare coi volumi dei romanzi contemporanei (Volume the First, Volume the Second, Volume the Third). Si tratta di materiale eterogeneo, sia per quanto concerne la lunghezza che il genere: troviamo frammenti, romanzi brevi, romanzi epistolari, pezzi teatrali, versi e perfino un saggio storico. Allindomani delle prime novecentesche pubblicazioni, Virginia Woolf espresse sorpresa ed ammirazione per questi scritti giovanili, ma fu G. K. Chesterton il primo ad annoverare Jane Austen nella tradizione delleccentrico, del burlesque e della parodia, accanto ad autori come Chaucer, Defoe, Swift, Fielding, Sterne, Butler. Con uno scritto di Virginia Woolf.

"Sense and Sensibility" is famously characterised as the story of two Dashwood sisters who embody the conflict between the oppressive nature of 'civilised' society and the human desire for romantic passion. However, there is far more to this story of two daughters made homeless by the death of their father. Elinor, 19, and Marianne, 17, initially project the opposing roles with Elinor cautious and unassuming about romantic matters, while Marianne is wild and passionate when she falls hopelessly in love with the libertine Mr Willoughby. But the lessons in love and life see the two characters develop and change with sense and sensibility needing to be compromised as a matter of survival.Written when Austen was just nineteen, this story has been read as a biographical reflection of her relationship with her own sister Cassandra, with the younger Jane being the victim of 'sensibility.' However, the novel is far more than a simple case of passion versus manners, and depicts the romantic complications of two women made highly vulnerable by the loss of their father and estate. With a raw and intense quality Austen creates a romantic masterpiece on the backdrop of a fragile social context.

Mansfield Park by Jane Austen is the third published novel by Jane Austen, first published in 1814 by Thomas Egerton. A second edition was published in 1816 by John Murray, still within Austens lifetime. The novel did not receive any public reviews until 1821.The novel tells the story of Fanny Price, starting when her overburdened family sends her at the age of ten to live in the household of her wealthy aunt and uncle and following her development into early adulthood.From early on critical interpretation has been diverse, differing particularly over the character of the heroine, Austens views about theatrical performance and the centrality or otherwise of ordination and religion, and on the question of slavery. Some of these problems have been highlighted in the several later adaptations of the story for stage and screen.Fanny Price, at the age of ten, is sent from her impoverished home in Portsmouth to live with the family at Mansfield Park, the Northamptonshire country estate of Sir Thomas Bertram. Lady Bertram is her aunt. The Bertrams have four children Tom, Edmund, Maria and Julia who are all older than Fanny. There she is mistreated by all but Edmund. Her other aunt, Mrs Norris, the wife of the clergyman at the Mansfield parsonage, makes herself particularly unpleasant to Fanny.When Fanny is fifteen, Aunt Norris is widowed and the frequency of her visits to Mansfield Park increases, as does her mistreatment of Fanny. A year later, Sir Thomas leaves to deal with problems on his plantation in Antigua, taking his spendthrift eldest son Tom. Mrs Norris, looking for a husband for Maria, finds Mr Rushworth, who is rich but weak-willed and considered stupid. Maria accepts his proposal for his money.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is an 1813 novel of manners written by Jane Austen. The novel follows the character development of Elizabeth Bennet, the dynamic protagonist of the book who learns about the repercussions of hasty judgments and comes to appreciate the difference between superficial goodness and actual goodness.Mr. Bennet, owner of the Longbourn estate in Hertfordshire, has five daughters, but his property is entailed and can only be passed to a male heir. His wife also lacks an inheritance, so his family faces becoming poor upon his death. Thus, it is imperative that at least one of the girls marry well to support the others, which is a motivation that drives the plot.Pride and Prejudice has consistently appeared near the top of lists of "most-loved books" among literary scholars and the reading public. It has become one of the most popular novels in English literature, with over 20 million copies sold, and has inspired many derivatives in modern literature.For more than a century, dramatic adaptations, reprints, unofficial sequels, films, and TV versions of Pride and Prejudice have portrayed the memorable characters and themes of the novel, reaching mass audiences.

Emma by Jane Austen is a novel about youthful hubris and romantic misunderstandings, written by Jane Austen. It is set in the fictional country village of Highbury and the surrounding estates of Hartfield, Randalls and Donwell Abbey, and involves the relationships among people from a small number of families.The novel was first published in December 1815, with its title page listing a publication date of 1816. As in her other novels, Austen explores the concerns and difficulties of genteel women living in GeorgianRegency England. Emma is a comedy of manners, and depicts issues of marriage, sex, age, and social status.Before she began the novel, Austen wrote, "I am going to take a heroine whom no one but myself will much like." In the first sentence, she introduces the title character as "Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and a happy disposition... had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her."Emma is spoiled, headstrong, and self-satisfied; she greatly overestimates her own matchmaking abilities; she is blind to the dangers of meddling in other peoples lives; and her imagination and perceptions often lead her astray.Emma, written after Austens move to Chawton, was her last novel to be published during her lifetime, while Persuasion, the last complete novel Austen wrote, was published posthumously.

This Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition celebrates 200 years of Austen''s beloved novel. With a beautiful cover designed by illustrator Dadu Shin and comprehensive notes sourced from the Jane Austen Collection, this is an edition to be treasured by students and collectors alike. With its imperfect but charming heroine and its witty and subtle exploration of relationships, Emma is often seen as Jane Austen''s most flawless work. Beautiful, clever, rich and single, Emma Woodhouse is perfectly content with her life and sees no need for either love or marriage. Nothing, however, delights her more than 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 protegee Harriet Smith, her carefully laid plans soon unravel and have consequences that she never expected.

Immerse yourself in the world of Georgian England with Jane Austens beloved classic, "Sense and Sensibility". Follow the captivating story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate the complex world of love, family, and societal expectations.Elinor, the elder sister, is practical and reserved, while Marianne is impulsive and romantic. Both sisters experience heartache and disappointment in their pursuit of love, as they struggle to balance their own desires with the demands of society. Along the way, they encounter a cast of memorable characters, including the charming but insincere John Willoughby and the reserved and honorable Colonel Brandon.Austens signature wit and incisive social commentary are on full display in "Sense and Sensibility". Through the experiences of Elinor and Marianne, she explores themes of love, loss, family, and societal expectations, offering keen insights into the human heart.First published in 1811, "Sense and Sensibility" has become a timeless classic, beloved by generations of readers for its engaging plot, memorable characters, and insightful commentary on human nature. Whether you are a lifelong Austen fan or a newcomer to her works, "Sense and Sensibility" is sure to enchant and delight you. So curl up with a cup of tea and lose yourself in the captivating world of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood.

Immerse yourself in the world of 19th century England with Jane Austens beloved classic, "Mansfield Park". Follow the captivating story of Fanny Price, a young girl taken from her humble beginnings and raised by her wealthy relatives at Mansfield Park. As Fanny grows into a young woman, she must navigate the complex social world of Georgian England, where love and money often collide.With its richly drawn characters, sparkling dialogue, and unforgettable plot, "Mansfield Park" is a captivating tale of love, betrayal, and societal expectations. Fannys journey is filled with twists and turns, as she faces the challenges of a society that values wealth and status above all else.At the heart of the story is Fannys complicated relationship with Edmund Bertram, her cousin and closest friend. As Fanny struggles with her growing feelings for Edmund, she must also contend with the attentions of other suitors, including the charming but rakish Henry Crawford.As in all of Austens works, "Mansfield Park" offers keen insights into the complexities of human nature and the challenges of navigating the social world. Through Fannys experiences, Austen explores themes of love, family, and societal expectations, offering a window into a bygone era that continues to captivate readers today.First published in 1814, "Mansfield Park" is a timeless classic that has delighted readers for generations. Whether you are a longtime Austen fan or a newcomer to her works, "Mansfield Park" is sure to enchant and transport you to a world of love, drama, and intrigue. So settle in with a cup of tea and lose yourself in this beloved masterpiece.

"Anne Elliot, una soltera de veintisiete años que ha perdido la lozanía de su belleza, vive triste, resignada, y aún enamorada de Frederick Wentworth, un apuesto oficial de la Marina de quien se vio persuadida a separarse ocho años atras, rompiendo asi su compromiso ante la negativa de su padre a dar el consentimiento al matrimonio, y siguiendo el consejo de su amiga y madrina, lady Russell, quien consideraba la eleccion del joven inadecuada debido a su falta de fortuna y linaje. Ocho años despues las circunstancias han cambiado. Frederick Wentworth regresa de las guerras napoleonicas convertido en capitan y con una fortuna considerable amasada gracias a su participacion en los botines de guerra. En su reencuentro, se hace patente que el despechado marino no ha perdonado a Anne..."

Two sisters of opposing temperament but who share the pangs of tragic love provide the subjects for Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. Elinor, practical and conventional, the epitome of sense, desires a man who is promised to another woman. Marianne, emotional and sentimental, the epitome of sensibility, loses her heart to a scoundrel who jilts her. A powerful drama of family life and growing up, the novel is at once a subtle comedy of manners and a striking critique of early nineteenth-century society. Gorgeously illustrated by the celebrated Hugh Thomson, this Macmillan Collector's Library edition also includes an afterword by author and critic Henry Hitchings. Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.

Aged ten, Fanny Price is sent to live with her wealthier relations, the Bertrams, at Mansfield Park. However, life there is not as she imagined. Treated with disdain by three of her cousins, she finds her only comfort in the kindness of the fourth, Edmund. As they grow, their friendship develops into romantic love - until the arrival of Henry Crawford and his charming sister Mary causes an emotional upheaval that no one in the family expects. With psychological insight and sparkling wit, Jane Austen paints an irresistibly lifelike portrait of shifting values and split loyalties. This gorgeous edition of Mansfield Park is delightfully illustrated by the celebrated Hugh Thomson and includes an afterword by historian and author Nigel Cliff. Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.