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This version is fully illustrated with all the original drawings. It also includes a detailed introductory annotation on how the book and the plot were created.We, therefore, bestow no mean compliment upon the author of Emma, when we say that, keeping close to common incidents, an4 to such characters as occupy the ordinary walks of life, she has produced sketches of such spirit and originality, that we never miss the excitation which depends upon a narrative of uncommon events, arising from the consideration of minds, manners and sentiments, greatly above our own. In this class she stands almost alone ; for the scenes of Miss Edgeworth are laid in higher life, varied by more romantic incident, and by her remarkable power of embodying and illustrating national character. But the author of "Emma" confines herself chiefly to the middling classes of society ; her most distinguished characters do not rise greatly above well-bred country gentlemen and ladies ; and those which are sketched with most originality and precision, belong to a class rather below that standard. - Sir Walter Scott."Emma," perhaps, is the work upon which most suffrages would meet as the most perfect of all her performances. - Margaret Oliphant.

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."In this popular novel of English literature we meet the five sisters - Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty and Lydia Bennet - when their lives are turned upside down by a wealthy young man (Mr. Bingley) and his best friend (Mr. Darcy), who arrive in their neighborhood and cause conflicts, uproar, misunterstandings and a huge arrage of pride and prejudices.

This version includes a detailed introductory annotation on how the book and the plot were created.To say nothing of the supreme excellence of the dialogue, there is scarcely a page but has its little gem of exact and polished phrasing; scarcely a chapter which is not neatly opened or artistically ended ; while the whole book abounds in sentences over which the writer, it is plain, must have lingered with patient and loving craftsmanship. . . . Criticism has found little to condemn in the details of this capital novel.- Austin DobsonNever was there a book written which has given more harmless pleasure to those who have come under its spell. As we open its pages, we bid adieu to a world of sordid cares and troublesome interests, and though we do not wander into fairy-land, for Miss Austens world is always matter-of-fact, we do catch a breath of an air less severe than that which we habitually draw, and find, if not fairy-land, at least a touch of the lightness of fairy-land brought down to us. - Adolphus Alfred Jack."Pride and Prejudice is realistic in its narrowness of scope, in its lack of complicated plot, and in that it sets forth clearly and fully a limited section of life. It attempts to hold up no ideals ; it deals for the most part with middle-class people ; it has in it no literary atmosphere suggested either by the characters or by the apthors allusions. And yet one forgets that he is reading a book ; he feels as if he were making a visit among people in whom he had a human interest. He finds himself scheming with the fond mother in her matchmaking interests for her daughters five.- Charity Dye.

Jane Austen (1775-1817) é considerada uma das maiores romancistas da literatura inglesa do século XIX e autora de clássicos como "Orgulho e Preconceito", "Razão e Sensibilidade", "Ema", entre ou

Delve into the enchanting world of Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice, a timeless classic that masterfully weaves romance, wit, and social commentary. Follow the captivating story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy as they navigate the complexities of love, family dynamics, and societal expectations in 19th-century England. Experience the charm, humor, and keen observations of human nature that have made this novel a beloved favorite for generations. Indulge in the delightful dance of manners and emotions as you explore the transformative power of love, understanding, and personal growth in this quintessential work of English literature.

UNO DE LOS GRANDES CLÁSICOS DE LA LITERATURA, EN UNA NUEVA EDICIÓN ADAPTADA CON ILUSTRACIONES DE MARTA GARCÍA NAVARRO.Mr. Darcy es el hombre más arrogante, insufrible y maleducado que ha existido jamas. O, al menos, esa es la opinion de la joven y perspicaz Lizzy Bennet. Pero, para su desgracia, la mala suerte quiere que las vidas de ambos no dejen de cruzarse. ¿Conseguira Lizzy superar sus prejuicios y ver a Darcy como algo mas que un enemigo? Entre malentendidos, familiares entrometidos y algun que otro escandalo, el camino hacia el amor de los dos jovenes no podria ser mas accidentado.

Sanditon (1817) is written by the renowned English novelist Jane Austen. The story takes place in the fictional town of Sanditon on the Sussex coast, where Mr Parker, a local businessman, is determined to turn Sanditon into a fashionable tourist town.However, the arrival of his sisters and brother, a school party from the West Indies, and Sir Edward Denham soon have Sanditon buzzing with gossip, romance, and deceit.Full of all the memorable characters, humour, and tangled relationships we have come to expect from the author, this unfinished novel is a must for all Austen fans. Sanditon was made into a popular ITV series in 2019, starring Crystal Clarke, Rose Williams, and Kris Marshall. -

Sense and Sensibility (1811) is Jane Austens first published novel. It is a book about love and romance that follows the life of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. When their father dies and his property goes to his son and first wife, the Dashwood sisters move with their family to live in a modest cottage in Devonshire where start their romantic adventures and heartbreaks. The cottage belongs to their mothers cousin Sir John Middleton who welcomes them and presents them to his family and friends. One of Johns friends, Colonel Brandon, soon falls in love with Marianne, yet the latter finds him unattractive and too old for her age. She later meets the philandering John Willoughby and becomes interested in him to be drowned in grief when he leaves to do business in London. As for Elinor, she develops a relationship with Edward Ferrars before they move to Devonshire. When the two sisters are disappointed by their lovers who go with other women, the novel depicts the different ways they react as well as their wavering between passion and reason. By the end of the novel, Edward comes to mend his relationship with Elinor and marries her while Marianne marries Colonel Brandon. Weve also included a concise and informative biography of Janes works and life at the end of the book. We hope it helps to give a little context and colour about how her life interacted with her art.

Jane Austens first novelpublished posthumously in 1818tells the story of Catherine Morland and her dangerously sweet nature, innocence, and sometime self-delusion. Though Austens fallible heroine is repeatedly drawn into scrapes while vacationing at Bath and during her subsequent visit to Northanger Abbey, Catherine eventually triumphs, blossoming into a discerning woman who learns truths about love, life, and the heady power of literature. The satirical novel pokes fun at the gothic novel while earnestly emphasizing caution to the female sex.Northanger Abbey is a coming-of-age novel and a satire of Gothic novels written by Jane Austen. Northanger Abbey was actually the first finished novel that Jane Austen wrote.The story revolves around Catherine Morland, the young and naive "heroine", and her journey to a better understanding of herself and the world around her.When she is invited by her wealthy neighbors, the Fullertons, to accompany them to the spa town of Bath she experiences her first taste of the fashionable upper class society of England. While there she meets the clever young gentleman, Henry Tilney, his sister Eleanor, and their father, the imposing General Tilney. The Tilneys invite Catherine to come stay with them at their estate, the titular Northanger Abbey. Catherines naive over-active imagination quickly leads to embarrassment when she infers some sinister circumstances regarding the lack of emotion that General Tilney shows for the loss of his deceased wife. Eventually she realizes that real life is not at all like that of a Gothic novel. Noted for the insight it gives to Austens one opinions of the literature of her day.Northanger Abbey is both a satirical parody of the gothic romance novel and the story of a young girls maturation into womanhood.

The final novel by the acclaimed writer places heroine Anne Elliot, a woman of integrity and deep emotion, against the brutality and hypocrisy of Regency England.Persuasion By Jane AustenOf all Jane Austens great and delightful novels, Persuasion is widely regarded as the most moving. It is the story of a second chance. Twenty-seven-year-old Anne Elliot is Austens most adult heroine. Eight years before the story proper begins, she is happily betrothed to a naval officer, Frederick Wentworth, but she precipitously breaks off the engagement when persuaded by her friend Lady Russell that such a match is unworthy. The breakup produces in Anne a deep and long-lasting regret. When later Wentworth returns from sea a rich and successful captain, he finds Annes family on the brink of financial ruin and his own sister a tenant in Kellynch Hall, the Elliot estate. All the tension of the novel revolves around one question: Will Anne and Wentworth be reunited in their love?

Sense and Sensibility is the first published novel by Jane Austen. Originally published under the pseudonym "A Lady," Sense and Sensibility tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, who, upon the death of their father, are left in reduced circumstances to live on the country estate of a distant relative. At Barton Park, the Dashwood sisters engage in romances with the reserved Edward Ferrars, the dashing yet fickle Mr. Willoughby, and the gentlemanly Colonel Brandon, and eventually find the fulfillment of their romantic yearnings.

Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are two sisters with opposite characters. Elinor, the eldest, is 19 and represents the part of "reason" indicated by the title. Marianne is 17 years old and instead represents the "feeling". Elinor and Marianne are the daughters of Mr. Dashwoods second marriage. Besides them there is also a younger sister, Margaret, and their older brother, John, who was born from his first marriage. When the father dies, the family estate passes, as usual, to the first son, John, so the Dashwood women find themselves in a very precarious financial situation.

La familia Dashwood llevaba largo tiempo establecida en Sussex. Su propiedad era grande y en el centro de ella se encontraba su residencia, Norland Park, donde, la manera digna en la que habían vivido por muchas generaciones, les habia granjeado el respeto de sus vecinos. El ultimo dueño de esta propiedad era un hombre soltero que alcanzo una avanzada edad, y que por muchos años de su vida tuvo en su hermana una fiel compañera y un ama de casa. Pero la muerte de ella, ocurrida diez años antes que la suya, causo una gran alteracion en la casa, pues para suplir su perdida, invito y acogio en su hogar a la familia de su sobrino, el señor Henry Dashwood, el heredero legitimo de la finca Norland y la persona a quien tenia planeado dejarsela. Los ultimos dias del anciano caballero fueron agradables en compañia de su sobrino, la esposa de este y los hijos de ambos. Su apego por ellos aumento. La constante atencion del señor y la señora Dashwood a sus deseos, que no provenia del mero interes sino de la bondad de su corazon, le dieron toda la comodidad que su edad necesitaba, y la alegria de los niños añadian deleite a su existencia.

MANSFIELD PARK, considerado o mais ambicioso romance de Jane Austen, foi escrito entre os anos de 1811 e 1813 e publicado anonimamente, como todas as demais obras da autora, em 1814. É provavelmente o menos romantico e o mais pragmatico dos romances de Austen, como seu abrupto e bastante prosaico fim demostra. Foi o primeiro dos romances da autora totalmente concebido e escrito em Chawton - sua ultima morada, onde viveu ate sua morte em 1817 - e caracteriza-se por apresentar um aspecto muito diferente dos demais romances predecessores. Para alguns leitores, MANSFIELD PARK e o romance mais gratificante e mais substancial ja escrito por Austen, enquanto que outros o veem com certa reserva, devido a sagacidade e humor presentes em seus 48 capitulos. MANSFIELD PARK e um romance que enfoca as maneiras com que as pessoas tentam lidar uns com os outros. Mansfield Park deve ser lido sem preconceitos ou suposiçes, que na verdade e um dos temas principais do livro. Quase todos, em Mansfield Park, passam ao longo de toda a trama fazendo suposiçes erradas sobre outras pessoas. Ninguem parece realmente entender uns aos outros e poucos so aqueles que sequer fazem um esforço para tentar entender os demais. Nesse sentido, so tipicos personagens criados por Austen: reais, inclassificaveis, dificeis, contraditorios e confusos. Antagonistas agem mais como herois, heroinas so, por vezes, antipaticas, e viles, de repente, se transformam em protagonistas. Assim, escandalos surgem em MANSFIELD PARK em todos os niveis: o pecado; as tentaçes para o pecado; as obstruçes interpessoais; as impropriedades que chocam, excitam e produzem fofocas dentro da esfera em que vivem os personagens; a desgraça e a queda publicas; a vitimizaço e a acusaço profetica; a expulso e o sacrificio empreendidos pelo mau gosto da midia.

La señora Bennet ha criado a sus cinco hijas con el único deseo de encontrar marido. La llegada al vecindario, junto con algunas amistades, del rico y soltero Charles Bingley despierta el interés de las hermanas Bennet y de las familias vecinas, que veran una excelente oportunidad para cumplir su proposito. Elizabeth, una de las hijas de los Bennet, empezara una singular relacion con Darcy, uno de los amigos de Bingley, que desencadenara esta historia de orgullo y prejuicios a traves de los que muy trabajosamente se ira abriendo paso el amor.Orgullo y prejuicio narra las aventuras y desventuras amorosas de las hermanas Bennet, centrandose en el personaje de Elizabeth,por medio de las que la autora nos presenta con comicidad la sociedad de su tiempo y con la figura de la protagonista coloca a la mujer en un lugar mas prominente que el que le correspondia en su epoca. Se trata ademas, de un vivido retrato y una incisiva critica social de la Inglaterra victoriana, con su tajante diferencia entre clases sociales, la exagerada supremacia masculina, la falta de independencia de la mujer, la brutal presion del matrimonio y las dificultades economicas y sociales a las que tiene que hacer frente el amor entre dos jovenes.

Este ebook presenta "Colección integral de Jane Austen (Emma, Lady Susan, Mansfield Park, Orgullo y Prejuicio, Persuasión, Sentido y Sensibilidad, La abadía de Northanger)" con un sumario dinámico y detallado". Este volumen contiene siete obras esenciales de Jane Austen. Las siete novelas que escribio conviene agruparlas en dos periodos diferentes. Durante el primero vieron la luz una serie de titulos, algunos de los cuales tardaron mas de quince años en ser editados. Este fue el caso de Orgullo y prejuicio (Pride and prejudice), considerada la mejor de sus novelas, cuya redaccion emprendio el año 1796, aunque no se publicaria hasta 1813. En ella, Austen relata la historia de las cinco hermanas Bennet y las tribulaciones de sus respectivos amorios. Tambien es de este periodo Sentido y sensibilidad (Sense and sensibility, 1811), centrada otra vez en la historia de dos hermanas y sus asuntos amorosos, caracterizada por su realismo y tambien su novela corta Lady Susan. Lady Susan, posiblemente escrita en 1794, fue publicada en 1871 en forma postuma. Su segunda etapa creativa empezo en 1811, y marco su recuperacion tras doce años de esterilidad creadora. El parque de Mansfield (Mansfield Park, 1814), Emma (1816) y Persuasion (Persuasion, publicada postumamente) son titulos que corresponden a este momento, y todos ellos narran los enredos romanticos de sus tres heroinas, tratados con gracia y profundidad. Tabla de contenidos: Emma Lady Susan Mansfield Park Orgullo y Prejuicio Persuasion Sentido y Sensibilidad La abadia de Northanger Jane Austen (1775 1817) fue una destacada novelista inglesa cuya ficcion satirica, ingeniosa y elegantemente estructurada señalan la transicion en la literatura inglesa del neoclasicismo del siglo XVIII al romanticismo del siglo XIX.

Una historia que sigue al personaje principal, Elizabeth Bennet, a través de cuestiones de modales, moralidad, estatus y matrimonio. Viviendo en la campiña inglesa y sin grandes recursos, su padre debe casar a sus cinco exuberantes hijas.

Orgullo y prejuicio, escrito por Jane Austen, es una obra clásica de la literatura inglesa que aborda temas como el amor, la clase social y la moral en la sociedad del siglo XIX. El libro está escrito en un estilo narrativo sutil y satirico, que refleja la vida de la aristocracia de la epoca. Austen utiliza el dialogo y la ironia para criticar las convenciones sociales de su tiempo, creando personajes memorables y situaciones comicas que mantienen al lector intrigado hasta el final. Esta novela es considerada una de las mejores obras de la literatura universal por su aguda observacion de la naturaleza humana y su perspicaz analisis de la sociedad. Jane Austen, conocida por su perspicacia y agudeza en la observacion de la sociedad, escribio Orgullo y prejuicio como una critica satirica de la sociedad aristocratica de su tiempo. Su experiencia en la vida cotidiana y su profundo conocimiento de la naturaleza humana le permitieron crear personajes realistas y complejos que han perdurado en la memoria de los lectores. Austen es considerada una de las grandes escritoras de la literatura inglesa y su legado literario sigue vivo hasta el dia de hoy. Recomiendo encarecidamente Orgullo y prejuicio a cualquier lector interesado en la literatura clasica y en la exploracion de temas universales como el amor, la familia y la sociedad. Esta novela fascinante y entretenida ofrece una vision profunda de la condicion humana y sigue siendo relevante en la actualidad.

Ebook con un sumario dinámico y detallado: Emma es una novela cómica escrita por Jane Austen, en inglés, publicada por vez primera en 1815 por el editor John Murray, sobre los peligros de malinterpretar el romance. El personaje principal, Emma Woodhouse, se describe como "hermosa, lista y rica" pero tambien esta bastante mimada. Antes de comenzar la novela, Austen escribio, "Voy a coger una heroina que, excepto a mi, no gustara mucho."

Ebook con un sumario dinámico y detallado: Persuasión es la última novela escrita por Jane Austen. La empezó a escribir poco tiempo después de haber terminado Emma, la terminó de escribir en agosto de 1816. Austen murio a la edad de 41 años en 1817, no obstante Persuasion fue publicada como trabajo postumo en 1818.Persuasion esta conectada con La abadia de Northanger no solamente por haber sido publicada junto a esta en un solo tomo dos años mas tarde, sino tambien porque ambas historias toman lugar en Bath, balneario al que Jane acudia en aquella epoca.Jane Austen fue una destacada novelista britanica que vivio durante el periodo de la Regencia. La ironia que emplea para dotar de comicidad a sus novelas hace que Jane Austen sea contada entre los "clasicos" de la novela inglesa, a la vez que su recepcion va, incluso en la actualidad, mas alla del interes academico, siendo leidas por un publico mas amplio.