Lady Susan, Sanditon and the Watsons by Jane Austen (English) Paperback Book

Description: Lady Susan, Sanditon and the Watsons by Jane Austen Three of Austens smaller works, worthy of reading for both pleasure and study: Lady Susan, in which a widow seeks an advantageous second marriage; and the unfinished novels The Watsons and Sandition. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This volume presents three of Jane Austens smaller works, treating readers to the authors timeless observations on life and love in nineteenth-century England. In Lady Susan, a beautiful and flirtatious widow seeks an advantageous second marriage for herself while attempting to push her daughter into a dismal match. Through a series of crafty maneuvers, Susan pursues her schemes by filling her calendar with invitations for extended visits with unsuspecting relatives and acquaintances. Characters are revealed and suspense builds as the plot unfolds through a series of letters. The beloved author also left behind two tantalising unfinished novels. The Watsons takes place in a familiar domestic milieu, in which a spirited heroine finds her marriage opportunities narrowed by poverty and pride. Sanditon ventures into new territory amid hypochondriacs and speculators at a seaside resort. More than literary curiosities, these stories are worthy of reading for pleasure as well as for study. AUTHOR: Rich with memorable characters from 19th-century English society and compelling themes of love and personal rivalries, the novels of Jane Austen (1775–1817) continue to enchant modern readers. One of literatures most celebrated women authors, Austen crafted stories remarkable in their psychological depth. Author Biography Rich with memorable characters from 19th-century English society and compelling themes of love and personal rivalries, the novels of Jane Austen (1775-1817) continue to enchant modern readers. One of literatures most celebrated women authors, Austen crafted stories remarkable in their psychological depth. Table of Contents Lady Susan Sandition The Watsons Long Description This volume presents three of Jane Austens smaller works, treating readers to the authors timeless observations on life and love in nineteenth-century England. In Lady Susan, a beautiful and flirtatious widow seeks an advantageous second marriage for herself while attempting to push her daughter into a dismal match. Through a series of crafty maneuvers, Susan pursues her schemes by filling her calendar with invitations for extended visits with unsuspecting relatives and acquaintances. Characters are revealed and suspense builds as the plot unfolds through a series of letters. The beloved author also left behind two tantalizing unfinished novels. The Watsons takes place in a familiar domestic milieu, in which a spirited heroine finds her marriage opportunities narrowed by poverty and pride. Sanditon ventures into new territory amid hypochondriacs and speculators at a seaside resort. More than literary curiosities, these stories are worthy of reading for pleasure as well as for study. Details ISBN0486841715 Author Jane Austen Pages 160 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. Year 2020 ISBN-10 0486841715 ISBN-13 9780486841717 Format Paperback Publication Date 2020-05-31 Imprint Dover Publications Inc. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 823.7 Language English UK Release Date 2020-05-31 AU Release Date 2020-05-31 NZ Release Date 2020-05-31 US Release Date 2020-05-31 Series Thrift Editions Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129752948;

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