Jane Austen Collection

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First impressions can be misleading though, and the Bennet sisters soon realise that the pursuit of true love is rarely simple. The witty and sharply satirical novels of Jane Austen have an influence that shows no sign of waning, with continual adaptations and echoes in contemporary culture, and an ever-enthusiastic audience. Taken in by rich relatives, quiet and sensitive Fanny never feels she is a part of the grand surroundings of Mansfield Park. I have read horror reviews of other Penguin Clothbound Classic box sets still have stickers on the books themselves, which ruins the print, so I was super happy that this was not the case for this box set! Four books comprised of five novels including the timeless story of Pride and Prejudice, which follows the turbulent relationship between Elizabeth Bennet, the daughter of a country gentleman, and Fitzwilliam Darcy, a rich aristocratic landowner.

Austen's writing is characterized by her sharp wit, clever dialogue, and keen observations of human behaviour. In their original formats, some of these old Jane Austen books retain the weathered and vintage feel of a novel written long before our time whilst remaining loved and valued today - which many, if not all, of Jane Austen's works are!A woman of no importance, she manoeuvres in her restricted circumstances as her long-time love Captain Wentworth did in the Napoleonic wars. Through her vivacious and spirited heroines and their circle, she paints vivid portraits of English middle-class life as the eighteenth century came to a close. There are many other book sets that turn classics into accessible books for younger readers, some of our favourites include The Sherlock Holmes Children's Collection: Shadows, Secrets and Stolen Treasure 10 Books , which contains ten easy-read Sherlock Holmes stories, perfect for younger fans of the TV show or the films. I had read previous reviews that explained that there were sticky labels that marked the books when they were removed. In her final novel, Persuasion, Jane Austen tells the story of a love that endures the tests of time and society with humour, insight and tenderness.

To find out what personal information we collect and how we use it, please visit our privacy policy. Austen was born in Hampshire, England, in 1775 and is primarily known for her six key novels: Pride and Prejudice , Sense and Sensibility, Emma , Mansfield Park, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion.In this classic comedy of misdirected manners, Jane Austen shows readers how first impressions cant always be trusted. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. description] => It is well known that Jane Austen’s Emma, the title and lead character of one of her novels, had a p. If you already own some of the individual books from this collection, you can complete the collection by purchasing the remaining books at a 40% discount. However, I was delighted as when I received my books there was a sticky label on the plastic covering but there were no stickers on the books or the hardcover box so it seems likely that someone has taken note of the reviews.

They are fairly small and compact which makes them great for carrying with you on the go and they look great on the shelf.

It explores themes such as courtship and marriage in the Regency era; manners and etiquette; gender limitations; pride and vanity; and the power of imagination. The books are well-made and designed to withstand the wear and tear of multiple readings, making them a great investment for any family or school. Full details of your rights under the Distance Selling Regulations are available in the UK from your local Citizens' Advice Bureau or your Local Authority's Trading Standards Office.

All of her novels contain heavy criticism of high society at the time and the expectations of women. Discover Jane Austen's famous novels Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion now repackaged with beautiful modern covers. Alternatively, if you are looking for a gift edition of Austen’s classics, check out Jane Austen Complete 7 Books Deluxe Box Set , which features seven of her beloved books in beautiful hardback editions. The Seasons collection included four Jane Austen titles with the same jacket design but different coloured boards under the dust jacket, differently designed pull-quotes, sprayed edges or bookmarks, and a large but limited series print run ( see below). In Northanger Abbey, Austen takes a satirical swipe at the gothic novel in this classic book bursting with sly subversive wit.

The Austen Collection matches Thomas Nelson’s Seasons Collection, a series of 12 collector’s editions by a variety of authors which also feature a laser cut dust jacket, numbered limitation, and sprayed edges or bonus bookmarks of the other seasons.