Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
![Loading indicator](/images/ajax-loader-bar.gif)
The finest and most enduring works of art are not necessarily those that dazzle by superficial brilliance or stun by sheer size and power. The six novels of Jane Austen, for example, so deceptively tranquil and un- assuming, rank among the greatest contributions to nineteenth century world literature.
Jane Austen was not obviously equipped either by temperament or environment to emerge as one of the leading novelists of her age. She led a relatively isolated existence, seemingly unaware of the world-shattering political events of her time, and severely restricted in the range of her social con- tacts. Yet she possessed unflagging energy, acute powers of observation and intelligence, penetrating wit and the gift of analysing human motives and behaviour soberly and unsentimentally. These talents enabled her to create a teeming new world of her own imagination, and qualified her to play no small part in bringing to perfection the new art form of her time the English novel.
The six novels, subtly varied and contrasted, abound in tenderness and humour, and are animated by a wealth of unforgettable characters. No sensitive reader can fail to succumb to the charm of Jane Austen, to be amazed and delighted by the utter simplicity yet extraordinary skill of ' her prose. The full extent of her achievement can best be apprehended by reading the books in chronological order and in quick succession, as is made possible when they are collected together in a single volume.
Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
![Loading indicator](/images/ajax-loader-bar.gif)
Previews available in: French English
Subjects
British and irish fiction (fictional works by one author), Brothers and sisters, Children's fiction, Courtship, Drama, English fiction, English literature, Families, Family, Family life, Family relations, Fiction, Fiction Classics, History, Interpersonal relations, Juvenile fiction, Literary Fiction, love stories, manners, Manners and customs, marriage, Romance, Sisters, Social classes, Social life and customs, Upper class, wealth, Women in England, young ladies, Young women, entail, Austen, Jane, 1775-1817, English literature -- 19th century, Littérature anglaise -- 19e siècle, Romans, Engels, English Love stories, English Romance fictionPeople
Elizabeth Bennet, Fitzwilliam Darcy, Charlotte Lucas, George Wickham, Mr. Bennet, Mrs. Bennet, Jane Bennet, Mary Bennet, Catherine Bennet, Lydia Bennet, Charles Bingley, Caroline Bingley, William Collins, Catherine de BourghPlaces
England, Brighton, Derbyshire, Hertfordshire, Meryton, Longbourn, Netherfield, PemberleyShowing 11 featured editions. View all 75 editions?
Edition | Availability |
---|---|
01 |
eeee
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
02 |
eeee
|
03 |
aaaa
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
04 |
eeee
|
05 |
eeee
|
06 |
eeee
|
07 |
eeee
|
08 |
eeee
|
09 |
eeee
|
10 |
eeee
|
11 |
eeee
|
Book Details
Table of Contents
Edition Notes
The Physical Object
ID Numbers
Work Description
Emma
Mansfield Park
Northanger Abbey
Persuasion
Pride and Prejudice
Sense and Sensibility
Community Reviews (0)
Feedback?History
- Created April 29, 2008
- 19 revisions
Wikipedia citation
×CloseCopy and paste this code into your Wikipedia page. Need help?
April 7, 2022 | Edited by mheimanbot | Fixed author redirect |
February 27, 2022 | Edited by Lisa | Merge works |
February 26, 2022 | Edited by Lisa | //covers.openlibrary.org/b/id/12648497-S.jpg |
February 26, 2022 | Edited by Lisa | Added link to IA copy. |
April 29, 2008 | Created by an anonymous user | Imported from amazon.com record |