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EMMA é um dos grandes romances de Jane Austen, publicado pela primeira vez em 1815, quando a autora já desfrutava de relativa fama literária, sendo que este romance foi dedicado ao Regente da Inglaterra, o Principe de Gales, mais tarde George IV. A protagonista da historia, Emma Woodhouse, e a primeira heroina criada por Jane Austen sem problemas financeiros, sendo que a mesma declara que isto e uma das razes de ela no se preocupar em se casar. Assim como em seus outros romances, Jane Austen relata as dificuldades das mulheres no inicio do seculo 19, criando atraves de seus personagens uma deliciosa comedia de costumes. Emma Woodhouse e uma mulher linda, intelectual e de espirito elevado. Sua me faleceu quando ela ainda era muito jovem e esta assumiu o papel da administradora da casa, ja que sua irm mais velha havia se casado. De certa forma, ela e muito madura, apesar de cometer serios erros: mesmo jurando que nunca se casaria, encontra diverso em arrumar casamentos para outros; aparentemente incapaz de se apaixonar, e atraves do ciume que ela descobre seu amor por Mr. Knightley. Em contraste as demais heroinas do universo austeano, Emma Woodhouse parece estar imune a sexualidade e a atraço romantica. Diferentemente de Marianne Dashwood, que e atraida pelo homem errado antes de encontrar o certo, Emma no demonstra nenhum interesse romantico pelos homens que ela vem a conhecer. Ela se surpreende quando Mr. Elton se declara a ela, de certa maneira nos mesmos moldes de Elizabeth Bennet, ao reagir a declaraço realizada por Mr. Darcy. Notavelmente, Emma no consegue entender a afeiço existente entre Harriet Smith e Robert Martin; e e somente apos Harriet lhe revelar seu interesse por Mr. Knightley que Emma se descobre ciente de seus proprios sentimentos.

Pubblicato nel 1813, Orgoglio e pregiudizio e l''opera piu popolare della Austen, la piu perfetta per equilibrio di struttura narrativa e smalto di stile, scrive Attilio Bertolucci nell''introduzione. Intorno al personaggio di Elizabeth, bella senza essere bellissima, intelligente e ferma senza essere dura, viene fuori nella sua verita l''Inghilterra di prima della rivoluzione industriale, col verde dei suoi boschi, col fango delle sue stagioni autunnali, col rosso delle sue uniformi militari.Il colorito che era sfuggito dalle sue guance vi ricomparve per un attimo con maggiore intensita, e un sorriso compiaciuto aggiunse splendore al suo sguardo, quando le baleno per la testa il pensiero che l''affetto e le speranze di lui fossero immutati. Ma non osava crederci.

Jane Austen''s earliest writing dates from when she was just eleven years, and already shows the hallmarks of her mature work: wit, acute insight into human folly, and a preoccupation with manners, morals and money. But it is also a product of the eighteenth century in which she grew up - dark, grotesque, often surprisingly bawdy, and a far cry from the polished, sparkling novels of manners for which she became famous. Drunken heroines, babies who bite off their mother''s fingers, and a letter-writer who has murdered her whole family all feature in these very funny pieces. This edition includes all of Austen''s juvenilia, including her ''History of England'' - written by ''a partial, prejudiced, and ignorant Historian'' - and the novella ''Lady Susan'', in which the anti-heroine schemes and cheats her way through high society. Taken together, they offer a fascinating - and often surprising - insight into the early Austen.This major new edition is the first time Austen''s juvenilia has appeared in Penguin Classics. Edited by Professor Christine Alexander, it includes an introduction, notes and other useful editorial materials.

Mr and Mrs Bennet live with their five daughters. Jane, the eldest daughter, falls in love with Charles Bingley, a rich batchelor who takes a house nearby with his two sisters and friend, Fitzwilliam Darcy. Darcy is attracted to the second daugher, Elizabeth, but a bad account of him is given to Elizabeth. He and Bingley''s effect the separation of Bingley and Jane. William Collins, cousin to the sisters and as only male, heir to the Bennet estate, proposes to Elizabeth but is rejected. Darcy proposes to Elizabeth but she refuses.When Elizabeth travels north she is invited with friends to Darcy''s place in Berbyshire, and thinking Darcy is absent she goes. However, he is there and she is surprised by his much-improved manners. She hears news that her sister Lydia has eloped with Wickham, an unprincipled adventurer. With Darcy''s help the fugitives are found. The attachment between Bingley and Jane is renewed and leads to an engagement. In spite of the insolent intervention of Lady Catherine, Darcy and Elizabeth become engaged.

One of Austen''s five major novels in a superb new editionThe standard Chapman/Kinsley text in a newly set typeface gives a more attractive appearanceThe new introduction examines the novel in its historical moment in the aftermath of the Battle of Waterloo, and how nations and individuals can escape from the pastThe new notes are fuller and bring out Austen''s extensive knowledge of the Navy and the novel''s topicalityNew chronology and bibliography provide up-to-date resources for further readingAppendices on social rank, dancing and the navy, and the deleted chapter that was the original ending of Persuasion

Centrada en la figura de la humilde y discreta Fanny Price, esta novela, una de las más deliciosas de Jane Austen, cuenta las muchas vicisitudes en que se ve envuelta desde que a la edad de diez años va a vivir a Mansfield Park, nombre que recibe la casa de los Bertram, sus tios ricos. Las distintas relaciones que establece con sus primos y con los diversos personajes que van apareciendo por la casa y complicando la trama, asi como su evolucion, con sus idas y venidas, sus avances y retrocesos, amores, rivalidades, tomas de conciencia y cambios de actitud, van desarrollando un relato ameno, romantico y entretenido que culmina en un final feliz.

La vida de la joven Catherine Morland -miembro de la numerosa familia de un modesto clérigo rural- discurre apaciblemente en la campiña inglesa, donde se entrega con pasión a su distracción favorita: leer novelas de genero gotico, llenas de pasadizos ocultos, mazmorras y misterios. Una invitacion en la vida real, sin embargo, la lleva a la ciudad de Bath, donde ella y su hermano James estableceran relaciones con los Thorpe, ambiciosos y manipuladores, y los Tinley, vastagos de una distinguida familia cuya hacienda, que ostenta el pintoresco nombre de abadia de Northanger, despierta en Catherine las mas escalofriantes y deliciosas expectativas. Teñida de una fina ironia, La abadia de Northanger mezcla amores, conveniencias y apariencias, regalandonos como pocas obras el placer de la lectura.

La protagonista de “Persuasión” es Anne Elliot, hija mediana de un vanidoso Sir con un título de nobleza menor. Fueron precisamente sus ínfulas de grandeza las que llevaron años atrás a Anne a rechaz

Tras la muerte del señor Dashwood, su viuda y sus tres hijas, Elinor, Marianne y la pequeña Margaret, deben abandonar sus posesiones en Norland al heredar sólo el hijo mayor, fruto de un anterior matrimonio. Unos familiares las acogen en Barton Cottage, donde deberan aprender a vivir en condiciones mucho mas modestas de las que conocieron. En medio de estas circunstancias, Elinor y Marianne descuben el amor. Marianne, mas romantica, se abandona a los impulsos del corazon con sus incontenibles entusiasmos que desembocan en el desencanto y en la desesperacion. Elinor, en cambio, sigue los dictamenes de la razon y mantiene un admirable dominio de si misma al enfrentarse con sus sufrimientos amorosos.

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.

Persuasion is the last completed novel by Jane Austen and was published posthumously in 1818 curiously together with her first novel Northanger Abbey. The link to Northanger Abbey is due to the fact that the stories of both novels are set partly in Bath and deal with the superficial life of this fashionable city.The protagonist of the novel is Anne Elliot, intelligent, accomplished and attractive, but unmarried at the age of 27. When she was seven years younger she fell in love with Frederick Wentworth, a honorable but poor naval officer. Because of his poverty, her mentor, Lady Russell, persuaded her to reject his proposal of marriage. After all, Wentworth reenters Annes life, and Anne realizes that women never give up their feelings of love even when all hope is lost.The novel deals with persuasion as a fundamental process in human communication and shows at the same time that there might be something like just and unjust persuasion. For the contemporary (female) reader Annes behavior might reflect on the possibility of a more courageous, outgoing and fulfilling life. Like the other major novels by Jane Austen, Persuasion has been the subject of several dramatic adaptations for stage, television and cinema.

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.

One of Austen''s five major novels in a revised and updated edition.The standard Chapman/Kinsley text in a newly set typeface gives a more attractive appearance.The new notes are fuller and provide more generous contextualization of social habits and Austen''s language.New chronology and bibliography provide up-to-date resources for further reading.New appendices on social rank and dancing.Retains Margaret Doody''s still critically applauded introduction.

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".