Résumé
‘The Beautiful Cassandra and Other Stories’ (1793) was written by the renowned English novelist Jane Austen, best-known for her novels ‘Sense and Sensibility’ (1811) and ‘Pride and Prejudice’ (1813).This collection of short stories, written when the author was very young, deals with an abundance of topics, such as murder, theft, deceit, imprisonment, romance, and intrigue. A fascinating and entertaining insight into the young Jane Austen’s mind, this collection is a sensational read for those contemplating reading some of Austen's famous novels later down the line, or for those already familiar with her brilliant body of work! There are few authors as iconic as Jane Austen (1775-1817). Her body of work contains some of the most beloved books and characters of all time which have been in print for over two hundred years and sold millions of copies worldwide.Austen was a trailblazer, famed for her satire, her astute social commentary and her strong-willed, passionate heroines. Her ability to wield humour with realism has found her favour with critics and readers for generations. Her most famous works include Pride and Prejudice (1813), Emma (1816), Sense and Sensibility (1811) and Persuasion (1818), all of which have received success in adaptations for the screen, stage and radio.
Auteur
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Jane Austen est née le 16 décembre 1775 à Stevenson dans le Hampshire. Après la mort de son père, Jane Austen s’installe avec sa mère et sa sœur à Chatow, où elle va écrire l’essentiel de son œuvre. En 1811, un éditeur londonien soumet pour la première fois au grand public, sous couvert d’anonymat, Raison et Sentiments mais c’est avec Emma que Jane Austen s’impose véritablement sur la scène littéraire. Son œuvre compte aujourd'hui parmi les plu grands classiques de la littérature anglaise.
Caractéristiques
Editeur : Saga Egmont International
Publication : 13 septembre 2022
Support(s) : Livre numérique eBook [ePub]
Protection(s) : Marquage social (ePub)
Taille(s) : 276 ko (ePub)
EAN13 Livre numérique eBook [ePub] : 9788728196205