Favorite Jane Austen Novels: Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion written by legendary author Jane Austen is widely considered to be three of the greatest books of all time. The combination of these three classics will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, Favorite Jane Austen Novels: Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Jane Austen is highly recommended. Published by Classic Books America and beautifully produced, Favorite Jane Austen Novels: Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.
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Though the domain of Jane Austen's novels was as circumscribed as her life, her caustic wit and keen observation made her the equal of the greatest novelists in any language. Born the seventh child of the rector of Steventon, Hampshire, on December 16, 1775, she was educated mainly at home. At an early age she began writing sketches and satires of popular novels for her family's entertainment. As a clergyman's daughter from a well-connected family, she had an ample opportunity to study the habits of the middle class, the gentry, and the aristocracy. At twenty-one, she began a novel called "The First Impressions" an early version of Pride and Prejudice. In 1801, on her father's retirement, the family moved to the fashionable resort of Bath. Two years later she sold the first version of Northanger Abby to a London publisher, but the first of her novels to appear was Sense and Sensibility, published at her own expense in 1811. It was followed by Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814), and Emma (1815). After her father died in 1805, the family first moved to Southampton then to Chawton Cottage in Hampshire. Despite this relative retirement, Jane Austen was still in touch with a wider world, mainly through her brothers; one had become a very rich country gentleman, another a London banker, and two were naval officers. Though her many novels were published anonymously, she had many early and devoted readers, among them the Prince Regent and Sir Walter Scott. In 1816, in declining health, Austen wrote Persuasion and revised Northanger Abby, Her last work, Sandition, was left unfinished at her death on July 18, 1817. She was buried in Winchester Cathedral. Austen's identity as an author was announced to the world posthumously by her brother Henry, who supervised the publication of Northanger Abby and Persuasion in 1818.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
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Great Value - Though Not a Complete Works,
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This review is from: Favorite Jane Austen Novels: Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion (Dover Thrift Editions) (Paperback)
Firstly, in regards to the comments by "able baker" - the book they're referencing is Jane Austen's complete works BUT it is one book. I'd much rather have each individually. The three books included are some of her most beloved stories, which is a great starting point for a new fan. The books are complete and unabridged, so there is nothing missing. It's a great set for the value, each book is only $2.66! You can't even buy used versions for that low of a price. My only complaint is that the actual box is rather flimsy and I'll probably end up throwing it away.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Collection!,
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This review is from: Favorite Jane Austen Novels: Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion (Dover Thrift Editions) (Paperback)
This is a great collection for a new Jane Austen fan. It showcases some of her best work but the price is right if you're not sure you want to invest in hard cover editions just yet.
28 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not very good value - READ THIS BEFORE YOU BUY,
This review is from: Favorite Jane Austen Novels: Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion (Dover Thrift Editions) (Paperback)
This edition isn't such good value - here you only get three of Jane Austen's books. You can get all eight of them for only a few dollars more - take a look at this edition:
0954840119 (that's the ISBN number - copy and paste it into the Amazon search box, and the book will come up).
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