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This list of Austen's works has been ranked in order of best to not as quite as good (because lets face it, there is no such thing as bad Jane Austen!) according to Helen.
Austen's most beloved work 'Pride and Prejudice' weaves its story around one of the most popular romances in literature, that of the quick witted and pass...Show more
Austen's most beloved work 'Pride and Prejudice' weaves its story around one of the most popular romances in literature, that of the quick witted and passionate Elizabeth Bennett, and the seemingly proud and disagreeable Mr Darcy. This regency classic tells the story of five eligible sisters and their quest to find both love and comfort in a class defined age. Austen's masterpiece combines profound wisdom with witty observations and an unforgettable cast of characters.
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Austen's most beloved work 'Pride and Prejudice' weaves its story around one of the most popular romances in literature, that of the quick witted and pass...Show more
Austen's most beloved work 'Pride and Prejudice' weaves its story around one of the most popular romances in literature, that of the quick witted and passionate Elizabeth Bennett, and the seemingly proud and disagreeable Mr Darcy. This regency classic tells the story of five eligible sisters and their quest to find both love and comfort in a class defined age. Austen's masterpiece combines profound wisdom with witty observations and an unforgettable cast of characters.
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Emma Woodhouse loves to match make but in doing so, nearly looses her own chance to find happiness. Headstrong and frequently misguided 'Emma' is perhaps ...Show more
Emma Woodhouse loves to match make but in doing so, nearly looses her own chance to find happiness. Headstrong and frequently misguided 'Emma' is perhaps Austen's most fascinating heroine, and this novel is arguably her most technically skilful work. With sharp observations, vivid characters, and many twists, Austen tells this classic story with wit and astuteness.
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Emma Woodhouse loves to match make but in doing so, nearly looses her own chance to find happiness. Headstrong and frequently misguided 'Emma' is perhaps ...Show more
Emma Woodhouse loves to match make but in doing so, nearly looses her own chance to find happiness. Headstrong and frequently misguided 'Emma' is perhaps Austen's most fascinating heroine, and this novel is arguably her most technically skilful work. With sharp observations, vivid characters, and many twists, Austen tells this classic story with wit and astuteness.
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'Persuasion' is the ultimate story of mistakes and second chances. Anne Eliott is twenty seven years of age when Captain Wentworth- a man she sent away ye...Show more
'Persuasion' is the ultimate story of mistakes and second chances. Anne Eliott is twenty seven years of age when Captain Wentworth- a man she sent away years ago when he was a sailor with no prospects- returns, now a prosperous captain. Modest and sensible Anne must suffer in silence as Wentworth attempts to find a bride, and wonder if it is too late for her to repair the past. This beloved classic is filled with beautiful language, wonderfully drawn characters and utterly memorable passages.
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'Persuasion' is the ultimate story of mistakes and second chances. Anne Eliott is twenty seven years of age when Captain Wentworth- a man she sent away ye...Show more
'Persuasion' is the ultimate story of mistakes and second chances. Anne Eliott is twenty seven years of age when Captain Wentworth- a man she sent away years ago when he was a sailor with no prospects- returns, now a prosperous captain. Modest and sensible Anne must suffer in silence as Wentworth attempts to find a bride, and wonder if it is too late for her to repair the past. This beloved classic is filled with beautiful language, wonderfully drawn characters and utterly memorable passages.
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'Sense and Sensibility' tells the story of two sisters- the socially conscious Elinor Dashwood, and the impetuous Marianne. As both go through their very ...Show more
'Sense and Sensibility' tells the story of two sisters- the socially conscious Elinor Dashwood, and the impetuous Marianne. As both go through their very different experiences of falling in love, the sisters must learn how to balance sense and sensibility if they are to be happy in a society where a woman's reputation can be so easily tarnished. This wonderfully crafted classic is a humorous, warm, and rewarding read.
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'Sense and Sensibility' tells the story of two sisters- the socially conscious Elinor Dashwood, and the impetuous Marianne. As both go through their very ...Show more
'Sense and Sensibility' tells the story of two sisters- the socially conscious Elinor Dashwood, and the impetuous Marianne. As both go through their very different experiences of falling in love, the sisters must learn how to balance sense and sensibility if they are to be happy in a society where a woman's reputation can be so easily tarnished. This wonderfully crafted classic is a humorous, warm, and rewarding read.
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Austen's most serious novel 'Mansfield Park' looks at often complex family relationships and their moral choices through Fanny Price, Austen's most genuin...Show more
Austen's most serious novel 'Mansfield Park' looks at often complex family relationships and their moral choices through Fanny Price, Austen's most genuinely good heroine. A finely crafted classic on the often complex task of distinguishing right from wrong, 'Mansfield Park' is a thoughtful and hugely enjoyable read.
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Austen's most serious novel 'Mansfield Park' looks at often complex family relationships and their moral choices through Fanny Price, Austen's most genuin...Show more
Austen's most serious novel 'Mansfield Park' looks at often complex family relationships and their moral choices through Fanny Price, Austen's most genuinely good heroine. A finely crafted classic on the often complex task of distinguishing right from wrong, 'Mansfield Park' is a thoughtful and hugely enjoyable read.
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'Northanger Abbey' explores the experience of first love, through Catherine Morland, a kind but periously overimaginaitive young woman with a fascination ...Show more
'Northanger Abbey' explores the experience of first love, through Catherine Morland, a kind but periously overimaginaitive young woman with a fascination for gothic romances. A gentle, witty parody of gothic authors, 'Northanger Abbey' is a delight to read.
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'Northanger Abbey' explores the experience of first love, through Catherine Morland, a kind but periously overimaginaitive young woman with a fascination ...Show more
'Northanger Abbey' explores the experience of first love, through Catherine Morland, a kind but periously overimaginaitive young woman with a fascination for gothic romances. A gentle, witty parody of gothic authors, 'Northanger Abbey' is a delight to read.
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This rich collection of Austen's letters make for as witty and astute a read as Pride and Prejudice itself. Intimate, sharp, and delightfully gossipy, Aus...Show more
This rich collection of Austen's letters make for as witty and astute a read as Pride and Prejudice itself. Intimate, sharp, and delightfully gossipy, Austen's letters offer readers a wonderful insight into Austens life, family, contemporaries and the society she illustrated so well in her novels.
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This rich collection of Austen's letters make for as witty and astute a read as Pride and Prejudice itself. Intimate, sharp, and delightfully gossipy, Aus...Show more
This rich collection of Austen's letters make for as witty and astute a read as Pride and Prejudice itself. Intimate, sharp, and delightfully gossipy, Austen's letters offer readers a wonderful insight into Austens life, family, contemporaries and the society she illustrated so well in her novels.
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This short novella from Austen's juvenilia tells the story of a young woman seeking to make her fortune in the world. Written by a young Austen to enterta...Show more
This short novella from Austen's juvenilia tells the story of a young woman seeking to make her fortune in the world. Written by a young Austen to entertain her family, this text is in essence a story written by a child to entertain a child but whether you are a hardcore Austen fan or not, this delightful text makes for a light, witty read and certainly indicates the talent of the Austen the world later came to know.
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This short novella from Austen's juvenilia tells the story of a young woman seeking to make her fortune in the world. Written by a young Austen to enterta...Show more
This short novella from Austen's juvenilia tells the story of a young woman seeking to make her fortune in the world. Written by a young Austen to entertain her family, this text is in essence a story written by a child to entertain a child but whether you are a hardcore Austen fan or not, this delightful text makes for a light, witty read and certainly indicates the talent of the Austen the world later came to know.
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This collection of short stories from Austen's juvenilia reveal a very different Austen from the one we have come to know. Bizarre and bawdy, these tales...Show more
This collection of short stories from Austen's juvenilia reveal a very different Austen from the one we have come to know. Bizarre and bawdy, these tales even feature as un-Austen like characters as drunkards and murderers, yet the usual sharpness, and sassyness of adult Austen comes through on every page. This hilarious, collection of stories is a must read for all Austen fans and any literary lover looking for a fun, offbeat read.
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This collection of short stories from Austen's juvenilia reveal a very different Austen from the one we have come to know. Bizarre and bawdy, these tales...Show more
This collection of short stories from Austen's juvenilia reveal a very different Austen from the one we have come to know. Bizarre and bawdy, these tales even feature as un-Austen like characters as drunkards and murderers, yet the usual sharpness, and sassyness of adult Austen comes through on every page. This hilarious, collection of stories is a must read for all Austen fans and any literary lover looking for a fun, offbeat read.
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Another collection of Austen's juvenilia, this funny and intriguing collection of short stories provides Austen fans with another glimpse of the literary ...Show more
Another collection of Austen's juvenilia, this funny and intriguing collection of short stories provides Austen fans with another glimpse of the literary genuis we have come to know and love. This entertaining collection includes gems such as 'Sandition' 'Lady Susan' and 'The Watsons. Familiar themes of love, marriage, and money, are present with less of Austens usual subtlety but all of her usual wit, clarity, and entertaining narrative.
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Another collection of Austen's juvenilia, this funny and intriguing collection of short stories provides Austen fans with another glimpse of the literary ...Show more
Another collection of Austen's juvenilia, this funny and intriguing collection of short stories provides Austen fans with another glimpse of the literary genuis we have come to know and love. This entertaining collection includes gems such as 'Sandition' 'Lady Susan' and 'The Watsons. Familiar themes of love, marriage, and money, are present with less of Austens usual subtlety but all of her usual wit, clarity, and entertaining narrative.
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