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Emma Woodhouse ist eine wohlsituierte junge Dame von 21 Jahren, die mit ihrem Vater in Highbury, einem kleinen Dorf in der Nähe von London lebt. Die Woodhouses gehören zu den ersten Familien im Ort. Das Buch beginnt unmittelbar nach der von Emma arrangierten Verheiratung ihrer Erzieherin, Miss Taylor, die damit zu Mrs. Weston wird und einen gesellschaftlichen Aufstieg macht. Weil Emma die Verehelichung ihrer Erzieherin gelungen ist, sieht sie ihre Fähigkeiten auf genau diesem Gebiet, und sie sinnt nach einem neuen Arrangement, das ihr die Langeweile vertreiben soll.

Northanger Abbey follows seventeen-year-old Gothic novel aficionado Catherine Morland and family friends Mr. and Mrs. Allen as they visit Bath. It is Catherine's first visit there. She meets new friends, such as Isabella Thorpe, and goes to balls. Catherine finds herself pursued by Isabella's brother, the rough-mannered, slovenly John Thorpe, and by her real love interest, Henry Tilney. She also becomes friends with Eleanor Tilney, Henry's younger sister. Henry captivates her with his view on novels and his knowledge of history and the world. General Tilney (Henry and Eleanor's father) invites...

Full of irony, this comedy of manners satirizes the self-deception of vanity. Emma presents a picture of mixed family and social life as did Pride and Prejudice, though mellowed by a riper humor. Emma equals Pride and Prejudice in its rich humor and vivid portraiture of character. It is a never ending delight in human absurdities, which the fascinated listener shares from chapter to chapter.

Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth meet and fall in love; but Anne's entourage, particularly Lady Russell; persuades her not to act on her feelings, as she considers the young naval officer not suitable. Eight years later Anne meets Frederick again, now a Captain, intent on marrying Anne's neighbour Louisa Musgrove... Will the true love - still intact - between Anne and Frederick make itself known and correct everything in this mess? Persuasion is Jane Austen's last novel, published posthumously. A timeless masterpiece, rich in keen observation, characterizations and wonderful prose.

Just as the style of a great writer cannot easily be imitated, the performance of a great reader is hard to duplicate. This volume features some of the best readers dramatizing some of the best writings.

In Mansfield Park, dem Herrenhaus des reichen Sir Thomas Bertram, leben nicht weniger als drei junge Ehekandidatinnen. Julia und Maria sind die Töchter des Hauses und gefährden durch Arroganz und Eitelkeit ihr zukünftiges Glück. Zugleich machen sie ihrer Cousine Fanny Price, die bei den Bertrams aufwächst, das Leben schwer. Fannys einziger Verbündeter ist ihr Cousin Edmund. Bis das reiche und schöne Geschwisterpaar Crawford auftaucht und allen Anwesenden den Kopf verdreht.

"The Watsons" is a story about a family of four sisters and their relationships and interactions with each other and with the people in their community. The main character is Emma Watson, who has been raised by a wealthy aunt and is now returning home to live with her father and stepmother. The novel explores themes of social class, family dynamics, and courtship. Although the novel is unfinished, it still offers valuable insights into Austen's writing style and the themes that are present in her completed works.

Originally conceived by Jane Austen as a novel of letters, when it eventually became her first published novel Sense and Sensibility instead presented her now-famous omniscient, and often ironic, narrator. Austen moves between the straight point of view, where information can be trusted as fact, and the ironic, where critiques of society can be leveled with some measure of sarcasm. This tale of Elinor and Marianne will engage the listener for hours on end.

Pride and Prejudice is a romantic novel by Jane Austen, first published in 1813. The story charts the emotional development of the protagonist, Elizabeth Bennet, who learns the error of making hasty judgments and comes to appreciate the difference between the superficial and the essential. The comedy of the writing lies in the depiction of manners, education, marriage, and money during the British Regency period.

Emma is one of a series of retellings of classic literature by publishers Real Reads. True to the original plot, characters and themes, Real Reads also imitate the original author's style. An intelligent, lively and enjoyable retelling of this classic story."I must warn you that you might guess twenty things without being correct.

A Collection of Author Jane Austen's Novels (novels by season). View our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribe

This audiobook is an introduction to the life and works of Jane Austen and will provide a glimpse into her world and the literary legacy she left behind.

The discreet Elinor (Sense) and the romantic and reckless Marianne (Sensibility) find the course of true love full of brambles and disillusionment. Their neighborhood is populated with characters cut in the unique Austen mold.

Pride and Prejudice is a novel written by Jane Austen, first published in 1813. The novel explores the themes of prejudice, love, and the role of women in society. The story revolves around the Bennet family, particularly the second-oldest daughter, Elizabeth. The novel explores the consequences of judging others based on appearance or reputation rather than getting to know them. The characters in Pride and Prejudice are well-developed and memorable. Elizabeth is a strong independent woman not afraid to speak her mind. She can also be stubborn and impulsive.

Pride and Prejudice is the most famous of Jane Austen’s novels, and its opening is one of the most famous lines in English literature - “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” Its manuscript was first written between 1796 and 1797, and was initially called First Impressions, but was never published under that title. Following revisions it was published on 28 January 1813 by the same Mr. Egerton of the Military Library, Whitehall, who had brought out Sense and Sensibility. Like both its predecessor and ...

Sense and Sensibility was written by Jane Austen and published in 1811. The novel follows the lives of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate the complexities of love, society, and family in 19th-century England. In this essay, we will explore the themes, characters, and plot of Sense and Sensibility in detail. One of the central themes is the contrast between sense, represented by Elinor, and sensibility, represented by Marianne. Elinor is rational and reserved, while Marianne is impulsive and romantic.

Laura confronts many difficulties and disappointments with fainting spells and delirium. Other romantic epistolary short stories add to the fun and the joy of this remarkable collection.

Et must for Jane Austen elskere: Jane Austen's Lady Susan i nyoversættelse samt hendes to ufuldendte romaner: The Watsons og Sanditon, som nu for første gang foreligger på dansk. Helt på højde med hendes store romaner i karaktertegning og miljøbeskrivelse. De tre tekster repræsenterer Jane Austen i tre forskellige perioder af hendes forfatterliv, hvor hun eksperimenterer med forskellige litterære stilarter fra melodrama til satire og udforsker flere sociale klasser og scenerier.

Mit ihren siebenundzwanzig Jahren hat Anne Elliot sich in einem Leben als Mauerblümchen und alte Jungfer eingerichtet. Früh zur Vernunft gezwungen, erwartet sie nichts mehr von der Liebe. Das Band zu dem Mann, den sie noch immer innig liebt, hat sie in jungen Jahren zerschnitten, und der Kummer über diesen Schritt lässt sie nicht los. Doch eines Tages steht er wieder vor ihr und Anne schlägt ein neues Kapitel in ihrem Leben auf. Mit feinem Gespür für die unterschiedlichen sprachlichen Nuancen liest Kornelia Boje Jane Austens posthum erschienenen Roman.

Met Gevoel en verstand debuteerde de beroemde Britse schrijfster Jane Austen in 1811. Alleen: het boek verscheen anoniem. Het werd een enorm succes en lanceerde de carrière van Austen, die hierna nog vijf zeer belangrijke romans zou schrijven. Het verhaal speelt zich af in de Britse bovenklasse van de late achttiende eeuw. De familie Dashwood woont op een groot landgoed. Na zijn dood laat hij alles na aan zijn zoon uit een eerder huwelijk, waardoor zijn weduwe en zijn drie dochters in de problemen komen. In de kern draait het verhaal vooral om twee van de drie zussen, Elinor en Marianne.