Sanditon: A Novel by Jane Austen and Another Lady (G K Hall Large Print Book Series) [LARGE PRINT] (Hardcover)

by Another Lady (Author), Anne Telscombe (Author), Jane Austen (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 453 pages
• Publisher: G. K. Hall & Company (December 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0783803915
• ISBN-13: 978-0783803913
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,172,444 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice completion of an Austen remnant, December 3, 1999

By	Mary P. Campbell "math geek" (Flushing, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Only 11 of the 30 chapters of this book were actually written by Jane Austen. However, the completion made, though somewhat livelier than I am used to from Austen, fits in quite well with the start that had been made.

The plot is extremely light compared to Austen's other books -- there are indeed, some very annoying characters, but what ill-spirited characters there are give no real distress to the heroine of the book, as is usual in the other books. Many of the "comic" characters are allowed to show some improvement (which is odd compared to such Austen creations as Mrs. Bennett, or Robert Ferrars), but who knows? The 11 chapters written by Austen seemed written in a very light spirit, and perhaps something like this novel would have been the result.

I think it a very good read.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Unfinished Masterpiece, Such a Tragedy That Jane is Dead!, May 19, 2000

By	Becka-with-a-k (somewhere) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sanditon: Facsimile of the Manuscript (Hardcover)

Every loyal Janeite must read Sanditon. It was destined to be her greatest work, but unfortunately she stopped working on it and died shortly after doing so. Sanditon is unique in its setting,a small seaside resort, and its characters. Jane Austen continued in her sucession of "deficient" men by the name of Edward (those who have read Sense and Sensibility or Love and Friendship know the other two)but, this Edward is perhaps the worst man that she ever created because he "considers it his duty" to seduce women. Do not be repelled by the villany of Edward though because there are many wonderful and deep characters to be found. The Parkers are very amusing. Who could fail to be amused with a trio of Hypochondriacs? There is also the visting Charlotte, the unfortunate cousin Clara, a wealthy young heiress of mixed racial background, and several other characters. You will yearn for an ending (of course as a fragment it does not have one)and if you are like me you will want to know more about Sydney, Mr.Parker's brother who is quite frequently mentioned and praised by the Parkers. Sadly none of the continuations of Sanditon are perfect or seamless as some may claim, however, I believe that the ending by Anna Lefroy is the closest to the intent of the author.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, March 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: "Sanditon" and Exerpts from Novels (Classic Books on Cassettes Collection) [UNABRIDGED] (Audio Cassette)

I actually read Sandition. The first 11 chapters were written by Austen, but she died before completing it. The version I read was finished by "Another Lady." She remained faithful to Austen in all senses. The turn of events were really quite amusing.