Austen, Jane

Love and Friendship

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ISBN 13:: 9781528706216
author:: Austen, Jane
format:: Paperback
publisher:: White Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 44
Dimensions:: 21.6 x 14 x 0.3 centimetres (0.0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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Austen's earliest work, Love and Friendship is a witty satire that playfully mocks the romantic excesses and social pretensions of eighteenth-century upper-class society. Written as a series of lively letters, this novella follows Laura's melodramatic misadventures with her friend Marianne.

Composed when Austen was just a teenager, Love and Friendship is a charming parody that revels in mocking the tropes of sentimental fiction. With its flamboyant emotion and dry humour, this delightful piece of juvenilia showcases Austen's budding genius and offers a glimpse into her early writing style.

Featuring Austen's original spelling quirks, Love and Friendship is a unique insight into the mind of one of literature's most enduring voices. This short but engaging novella is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in Austen's early work and the development of her signature wit.

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