Austen, Jane
Lady Susan, The Watsons, and Sanditon: Unfinished Fictions and Other Writings (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198835899
- author:
- Austen, Jane
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 12.9 x 1.7 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Lady Susan, the Watsons, and Sanditon Unfinished Fictions and Other Writings by Jane Austen is a collection of Jane Austen's unpublished adult fiction, poetry, and related writings. The novels and stories included here were not published during her lifetime, offering a unique insight into Austen's development as a writer. These unfinished works showcase Austen's experimental style and sharp wit, probing new areas of invention and challenging the conventions of the romantic novel. Lady Susan, a tale of manipulation and deception, shares similarities with the works of other literary masters, while Sanditon, a satire of the seaside resort industry, anticipates the zany world of Dickens. This edition brings together all of Austen's unpublished adult fiction, providing a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of literature's most celebrated authors.
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