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Jane Austen Omnibus (Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Persuasion)  
Author: Jane Austen
ISBN: 1402718896
Format: Handover
Publish Date: June, 2005
 
     
     
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Book Description
Jane Austen’s sparkling and witty novels continue to entrance readers today, as proven by the rapturous reception of the many film and TV adaptations of her works. Here are three of her best: Pride and Prejudice, Austen’s best-loved story; Mansfield Park; and Persuasion, her final novel. Delightfully illustrated with delicate line drawings.





Jane Austen Omnibus (Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Persuasion)

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Jane Austen's ability to engross and fascinate her readers began nearly 200 years ago and continues today. Her sharp wit, piercing observations about human nature and unrivalled comic genius have meant that Austen's novels have never fallen from popular taste and continue to enthral millions of readers today. This volume, delightfully illustrated with Hugh Thompson's delicate drawings, contains three of Jane Austen's classic novels. Pride and Prejudice recounts the well known story of Elizabeth Bennet and her matchmaking mother's quest to find husbands for her five daughters. Charles Bingley and, of course, the handsome Mr D'Arcy, are the suitors. Mansfield Park is where Fanny Price is brought to live with her aunt and uncle, Lady and Sir Bertram. She becomes immersed in their world but in her teens finds she cannot take part in the self-indulgent flirtations of her four cousins. She returns home to visit her family only to find herself longing again for Mansfield Park. Persuasion Austen's last novel tells the story of Sir Walter Elliot and his daughters, in particular the youngest Anne. She becomes reacquainted with the dashing Captain Wentworth who she had loved, but rejected, eight years earlier. However, soon after their reacquaintance, the family, unable to maintain their grand residence, move to Bath. But what will become of the Captain?

     



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