Jane Austen's wit is already in bloom in this collection of very early works. At age fourteen, she skewers the literary conventions of her time with abandon in stories told in letters, the first act of a comedy, and a History of England that would not be amiss in a Monty Python sketch. There are improbable meetings, impossible romances, fainting spells that don't work as they are meant to, and hilarious parodies of stock characters. More freely and loosely drawn than her mature work, much of Jane Austen's early work is laugh-out-loud funny. This charming little volume gives a wonderful sense of the author's own voice, and draws the reader to her world, a world where the people are instantly recognizable as long-ago versions of family, friends, and acquaintances we see around us even now.
| ||||||||||||
Book Description
Special Offers and Product Promotions
- This item is eligible for our 4-for-3 promotion. Eligible products include select Books and Home & Garden items. Buy any 4 eligible items and get the lowest-priced item free. Here's how (restrictions apply)
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
62 of 65 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Peek Into Austen's Early Writing,
By JAScribbles "Kindle is charged and ready!" (Near Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Love and Friendship (Kindle Edition)
When this ebook was first loaded, the title was listed as - "Love and Freindship". The preface to this work stated they had not corrected the spelling, punctuation or odd capitalization Austen used in these pieces. I have been told the `i before e' rule was not in place during her time. I am not sure if this is true. She also spells - greif and beleif as such.This is a great collection of the early writings of Jane Austen. As a writer I LOVED reading her rough ramblings. She played with plot lines and character traits. So this title is not so much a full story but many snippets of ideas or writing practice. Many of the shorts contained are rough and unpolished. The first section of Love and Friendship is a funny, rambling tale told through letters. Imagine what a soap opera written by Austen would be like and you'll have it. Once you've read this collection I suggest you try Lady Susan. That one is equally as fun. Love and Friendship is a peek into the working mind of a classic author. We rarely get this opportunity and I encourage you to give these samples a read.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
The youthful start of a great writer...,
By
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Love and Freindship [sic] (Paperback)
This was...cute. And clever. A collection of the early works of Jane Austen. The Austen fan can see Jane's sharp wit and sense of humor right off the bat. These writings are immature, but impressive for her age. Occasionally the reader catches glimpses of settings or characters that are later used in Austen's 'great' novels.Recommended only for Jane Austen's loyal readers.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good for Austen Completists, But Consider a Different Edition,
By
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Love and Freindship [sic] (Paperback)
This is an early Jane Austen work, written when she was a teenager and unpublished during her lifetime. It's not a great story, but is a good read for serious Austen fans - you can see her experimenting with the ideas and techniques that she would later use to better effect. The book is a romance told in a series of letters, but mocks many of the conventions of romances.My main complaint about this particular edition is the typesetting, which is done with unappealing and difficult to read block print. If you're interested, I would recommend that you start with the (free) Kindle version, or look at Love and Freindship: And Other Early Works of Jane Austen (Classic Reprint), which looks like it was typeset more appealingly.
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
Inside This Book
(learn more)
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs):
(learn more)
Jane Austen, Sir George, Lady Scudamore, Adeiu Laura, Lady Lesley, Sir Edward, Lady Dorothea, Lady Greville, Miss Jane, Vale of Uske, Miss Greville, Miss Lesleys, Lord St Clair, Miss Maria, Dearest Marianne Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Jane Austen, Sir George, Lady Scudamore, Adeiu Laura, Lady Lesley, Sir Edward, Lady Dorothea, Lady Greville, Miss Jane, Vale of Uske, Miss Greville, Miss Lesleys, Lord St Clair, Miss Maria, Dearest Marianne Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Tag this product(What's this?)Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items. |
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
