Love and Freindship [sic] (eBook)

A Satirical Look at Love, Friendship, and Society in Austen's Juvenile Writings

Jane Austen (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
169 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766417218-1 (EAN)

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In "Love and Freindship," Jane Austen crafts a richly satirical narrative that explores the complexities of romantic relationships through a series of letters between two naive young women, Laura and Marianne. The work showcases Austen's characteristic wit and keen observations of social conventions, employing epistolary style to reveal the folly of misguided affections and the superficiality of societal expectations. Written when Austen was a teenager, this early work reflects her nascent literary prowess and provides invaluable insight into her evolving thematic concerns, particularly the tension between emotion and reason in love. Austen, born into a well-connected family in the late 18th century, was immersed in the socio-political milieu of the English gentry. Her experiences with friendship and societal restrictions influenced her portrayal of interpersonal dynamics. "Love and Freindship" serves as a precursor to her later novels, encapsulating her burgeoning critique of romantic idealism and social mores that would become hallmarks of her mature works. Readers seeking an incisive yet humorous examination of love's intricacies will find "Love and Freindship" a delightfully refreshing introduction to Austen's world. This early gem lays bare the absurdities of youth and romance, making it essential reading for anyone interested in Austen's literary legacy.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.11.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Comic / Humor / Manga
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 18th century • 19th century novel • Austen's style • british authors • Classic Literature • Classic Romance • early fiction • England • English literature • Epistolary fiction • epistolary novel • Essays • female authorship • Fiction • humorous letters • Jane Austen • juvenile writings • literary humor • Regency era • relationship dynamics • Romantic Comedy • satirical writing • social life and customs • Social satire • Victorian society • Witty commentary