Summary
In nineteenth-century England, two sisters are drawn into unhappy romances as sensible Elinor falls in love with Edward Ferrars and Marianne finds herself courted by both handsome Willoughby and Colonel Brandon, a sea monster. Full description
Summary: |
In nineteenth-century England, two sisters are drawn into unhappy romances as sensible Elinor falls in love with Edward Ferrars and Marianne finds herself courted by both handsome Willoughby and Colonel Brandon, a sea monster. |
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Item Description: |
"Quirk classics"--Cover. Includes a reader's discussion guide. |
Physical Description: |
343 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. |
ISBN: |
1594744424 9781594744426 |
Author Notes: |
Austen was drawn to literature early, she began writing novels that satirized both the writers and the manners of the 1790's. Her sharp sense of humor and keen eye for the ridiculous in human behavior gave her works lasting appeal. She is at her best in such books as Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814), and Emma (1816), in which she examines and often ridicules the behavior of small groups of middle-class characters. Austen relies heavily on conversations among her characters to reveal their personalities, and at times her novels read almost like plays. Several of them have, in fact, been made into films. She is considered to be one of the most beloved British authors. (Bowker Author Biography) |