Jane Austen

Jane Austen's witty, beloved classic on misguided matchmaking is beautifully presented in a deluxe hardback edition with printed page-edges. Albeit that she is not yet 21, Emma Woodhouse foresees a future as a spinster dabbling in matchmaking. Charming and infuriating, she almost ruins the marriage prospects of Harriet Smith, her protégée, after misguidedly attempting to match Harriet with the local rector, who is in fact in search of a wealthy wife. Reprimanded by her friend, George Knightly, and misled by Frank Crawford, whom she saw as a potential suitor, Emma learns some valuable lessons in humility and about love and marriage. This beautiful hardback edition features sprayed page edges, gold cover embossing, ivory paper and printed endpapers, making a wonderful collectible for any Austen lovers. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Decorative Classics series brings together elegant hardcover editions of classic works, featuring Wibalin binding, stencilled page edges, foil accents and patterned endpapers. Beautifully crafted with a traditional design sensibility, this series will make a handsome collection in any home library.

Po manželovej smrti sa musí pani Dashwoodová vysťahovať s tromi dcérami z rozľahlého panstva, v ktorom prebývala dlhé roky. Všetok majetok zdedil John, mužov syn z prvého manželstva, a vdove v porovnaní s ním pripadla len almužna. Pani Dashwoodová sa preto presťahuje s dcérami k vzdialenému príbuznému. Dve z nich sú pritom súce na vydaj. Najstaršia Marianne nosí srdce na dlani. Zamiluje sa však do nevhodného muža Johna Willougbyho a nepočúva varovania sestry Elinor, že sa pre svoje impulzívne správanie vystavuje klebetám a narážkam. Mladšia dcéra, vždy háklivá na spoločenské konvencie, pritom zakrýva vlastné sklamanie v láske, dokonca aj pred svojimi najbližšími. V spoločnosti, kde postavenie a peniaze ovplyvňujú pravidlá lásky, obe rýchlo pochopia, že ak chcú nájsť šťastie, musí sa rozum spojiť s citom. Rozum a cit je prvým publikovaným románom Jane Austenovej. Vyšiel v roku 1811 pod pseudonymom A Lady a dodnes patrí ku kultovým dielam svetovej literatúry.

Anne Elliot is persuaded to reject the love of her life, Captain Wentworth, when her good friend Lady Russell, hints that there is a better match to be found. Now eight years later, Anne's family has been forced to retrench and move to Bath. But while visiting her married sister, Anne meets Captain Wentworth again, who is now a wealthy man and seeking a wife. Will fate give Anne a second chance at happiness, or will the Captain look elsewhere as he still bears the hurt of her rejection. This beautiful hardback edition features sprayed page edges, gold cover embossing, ivory paper and printed endpapers, making it a wonderful collectible for any Austen lover. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Decorative Classics series brings together elegant hardcover editions of classic works, featuring Wibalin binding, stencilled page edges, foil accents and patterned endpapers. Beautifully crafted with a traditional design sensibility, this series will make a handsome collection in any home library.

Emma Woodhouse szellemes és gyönyörű hajadon, aki előszeretettel játssza a kerítő szerepét, ő maga azonban elszántan szembeszegül a házassággal. S bár apjának megfogadja, hogy felhagy a házasságszerzéssel, szeleburdi természete nem engedi, hogy lemondjon erről a kitűnő társasági szórakozásról. Ám ahogy egyre újabb délceg ifjak legyeskednek körülötte, mintha a minden lében kanál lányban is felcsapna a vágy - de vajon kihez vonzódik leginkább: a romantikus Mr. Eltonhoz? Netán a kalandor Mr. Churchillhez? És vajon a környékbeli lányokon kívül Emma számára is tartogat a sors szerelmet? Az események középpontjában három ifjú pár félreértéseken és viszályokon át győzedelmeskedő szerelme áll. A színtér, a környezet itt is ugyanaz, mint a többi Austen-regényben: vidéki angol úriházak, amelyek úgy élik derűsnek és kiegyensúlyozottnak látszó életüket, mintha az országnak semmi köze sem volna a Csatorna túlsó oldalán dúló napóleoni háborúkhoz. Jane Austen, megannyi világraszóló sikerkönyv írónője ebben a máig friss és humoros regényben ismét bebizonyítja, hogy a női lélek rejtelmeinek, és a társasági élet praktikáinak legjobb ismerője. 

Outrageous, and wickedly funny, Lady Susan introduces Jane Austen at her most scandalous Recently widowed and dangerously charming, Lady Susan Vernon arrives among her relatives determined to secure her own advantage. Through a flurry of letters, alliances shift, affections are tested, and reputations quietly unravel. Lady Susan is Jane Austen's sharp, mischievous portrait of a woman who refuses to behave. Bold, manipulative and irresistibly alive, it reveals Austen at her most daring - and her most amused. BRIEF ENCOUNTERS: classic novellas and captivating stories, to be read in a single sitting or savoured over days

A gorgeously giftable special hardback edition of Pride and Prejudice, abridged for readers aged 9-12 years. Bound in high-quality cloth with a dazzling new foil-stamped cover design, Puffin's Clothbound Classics are a gift that book lovers of all ages will treasure forever. 'My good opinion once lost is lost forever.' When two rich young gentlemen move to town, they don't go unnoticed - especially when Mrs Bennett vows to have one of her five daughters marry into their fortunes. But love, as Jane and Elizabeth Bennett soon discover, is rarely straightforward, and often surprising. It's only a matter of time until their own small worlds are turned upside down and they discover that first impressions can be the most misleading of all. Gift the best-loved classics to a new generation with Puffin's stunning Clothbound Classics. Bound in high-quality cloth with dazzling new foil-stamped designs, these coveted and highly collectable hardback editions will be treasured forever. The perfect gift for book lovers and new readers alike. This is an abridged edition of the classic novel, designed for younger readers.

One of Jane Austen’s most charming and satirical novels, Northanger Abbey, shines in this beautifully designed deluxe edition. Catherine Morland, a spirited young woman with a vivid imagination and a love for gothic novels, is thrilled when she is invited to stay at the mysterious Northanger Abbey. There, she begins to blur the lines between fiction and reality, weaving dark fantasies around the Abbey’s halls and its inhabitants. As her suspicions grow, so does her affection for the witty and kind-hearted Henry Tilney. But her imagination and social missteps may threaten her chance at happiness. A brilliant blend of romance, wit, and literary satire, Northanger Abbey is both a coming-of-age story and a playful critique of the gothic novels so popular in Austen’s day. Features include:A deluxe cover with embossed foil accentsThe complete and unabridged textElegant interior design and typesettingA delightful gift for Jane Austen fans and classic literature collectors alike, this elegant edition of Northanger Abbey belongs on every well-curated bookshelf. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,Anne of Green Gables, Dracula, Emma, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Iliad, Irish Fairy and Folk Tales, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Little Women, Meditations, Moby Dick, Phantom of the Opera, Pride and Prejudice, The Odyssey, and The Republic.

KÜLÖNLEGES, ÉLDEKORÁLT KIADÁS A jó nevű, ám szegény családba született Fanny Price tízéves korában a Mansfield Parkban lakó gazdag rokonaihoz kerül, akik bár kedvesen bánnak vele, nem kezelik őt egyenrangú családtagként. Fanny életében mély törést jelent a szülői házból való kiszakadás, és helyzetét nem könnyítik meg az unokatestvérei sem. A két elkényeztetett lány lenézi, a fiúk pedig még csak nem is törődnek vele - legalábbis eleinte. Később egyikükben, Edmundban Fanny igaz, megértő barátra lel. Évek múltán a lassan felnőtt korba érő fiatalok ismeretségi körében felbukkan egy igencsak megnyerő modorú és küllemű testvérpár, amelynek tagjai alaposan felforgatják a mansfieldi mindennapokat. Az események tehát mozgásba lendülnek, és ennek hatására a regényben szereplő összes fiatal kijárja az érzelmek iskoláját. Azt, hogy melyikük hogyan vizsgázik a végén, megtudhatjuk ebből a méltán népszerű műből, amely nem nélkülözi a jól bevált austeni recept egyik legfontosabb alapanyagát, a romantikát, amelyet ezúttal is csipetnyi irónia fűszerez.

KÜLÖNLEGES, ÉLDEKORÁLT KIADÁS "Emma Woodhouse igazán mindent megkapott az élettől, ami szép és jó: csinos volt, eszes, gazdag, derűs természetű; már huszonegyedik évében járt, de komolyabb baj vagy bánat még sosem érte." E sorokkal kezdődik a jellegzetes Austen-hősnők közé méltán felsorakozó Emma története; s az említett számos jó tulajdonság, kedvező adottság ellenére bizony vele is végigjáratja az írónő a csalódások, kisebb-nagyobb bánatok, tanulságok iskoláját. Emma, aki úgy gondolja, hogy ő maga soha nem fog férjhez menni, házasságszerzésre adja a fejét. Miután úgy érzi, abban, hogy a nevelőnője sikeresen talált férjet, neki is szerepe volt, egy újabb frigy nyélbeütésén kezd mesterkedni, de ezúttal az események nem az előzetes elképzelései szerint alakulnak... Számtalan félreértés és bonyodalom adódik, a szálak teljesen összekuszálódnak, és szívek törnek össze. Vajon Emma képes lesz rendbe hozni a dolgokat, és közben a saját szívére is vigyázni?

Celebrate the timeless wit and romance of Jane Austen with this beautifully bound deluxe edition, featuring all seven beloved novels in one elegant collector’s volume. Jane Austen revolutionized the literary romance, using it as a platform from which to address issues of gender politics and class consciousness among the British middle class of the late eighteenth century. Bound in a heat-stamped, vegan leather cover with foil accents, this collection includes all of Austen’s unabridged novels and novellas:Sense and SensibilityPride and PrejudiceMansfield ParkEmmaNorthanger AbbeyPersuasionLady SusanWith witty, unflinching morality, Austen portrays English middle-class life as the eighteenth century came to a close and the nineteenth century began. Austen’s heroines find happiness in many forms; each of the novels is a story of love and marriage—marriage for love, financial security, and for social status. In a publishing career that spanned less than ten years, her work brought her little personal fame and only a few positive reviews during her lifetime. It wasn’t until the 1940s that she became widely accepted in academia as a great English writer. The second half of the 20th century saw a proliferation of Austen scholarship and the emergence of a fan culture. Austen’s works continue to influence the course of the novel even as they charm readers today. Savor and cherish the novels of Jane Austen in this display-worthy keepsake volume. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, these deluxe classics editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other Chartwell Deluxe Editions include: Little Women, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.

Tři romány, které vznikly v různých obdobích, dva poslední jsou nedokončené. I v nich vykresluje Jane Austenová nelehké osudy ženských hrdinek v Anglii 18. a 19. století, ačkoli román Sanditon se tomuto rámci poněkud vymyká. Opět nechybí detailní popisy charakterů i prostředí a i tentokrát čtenářům nabízí bohatou škálu postav. Od jejích předcházejících próz se však liší pohledem na svět. Zejména román Lady Susan je důkazem, že se na něj nedívá skrze růžové brýle. Sanditon je její poslední dílo a román Watsonovi se jako jediný zachoval v rukopise.

Part of Penguin''s beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. Taken from the poverty of her parents'' home in Portsmouth, Fanny Price is brought up with her rich cousins at Mansfield Park, acutely aware of her humble rank and with her cousin Edmund as her sole ally. During her uncle''s absence in Antigua, the Crawford''s arrive in the neighbourhood bringing with them the glamour of London life and a reckless taste for flirtation. Mansfield Park is considered Jane Austen''s first mature work and, with its quiet heroine and subtle examination of social position and moral integrity, one of her most profound.

Jane Austen?s timeless classic that explores the intricate complexities of love, societal expectations, and the power of overcoming prejudice?now in a beautiful clothbound hardcover edition designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith.   When Elizabeth Bennet first meets eligible bachelor Fitzwilliam Darcy, she thinks him arrogant and conceited; he is indifferent to her good looks and lively mind. When she later discovers that Darcy has involved himself in the troubled relationship between his friend Bingley and her beloved sister Jane, she is determined to dislike him more than ever. In the sparkling comedy of manners that follows, Jane Austen shows the folly of judging by first impressions and superbly evokes the friendships, gossip, and snobberies of provincial middle-class life.Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Part of Penguin''s beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. During an eventful season at Bath, young, naive Catherine Morland experiences the joys of fashionable society for the first time. She is delighted with her new acquaintances: flirtatious Isabella, who shares Catherine''s love of Gothic romance and horror, and sophisticated Henry and Eleanor Tilney, who invite her to their father''s mysterious house, Northanger Abbey. There, her imagination influenced by novels of sensation and intrigue, Catherine imagines terrible crimes committed by General Tilney. With its broad comedy and irrepressible heroine, this is the most youthful and and optimistic of Jane Austen''s works.

''She had been forced into prudence in her youth, she learned romance as she grew older - the natural sequel of an unnatural beginning.''Anne Elliot seems to have given up on present happiness and has resigned herself to living off her memories. More than seven years earlier she complied with duty: persuaded to view the match as imprudent and improper, she broke off her engagement to a naval captain with neither fortune, ancestry, nor prospects. However, when peacetime arrives and brings the Navy home, and Anne encounters Captain Wentworth once more, she starts to believe in second chances. Persuasion celebrates romantic constancy in an era of turbulent change. Written as the Napoleonic Wars were ending, the novel examines how a woman can at once remain faithful to her past and still move forward into the future. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. .

This elegant hardback edition presents Jane Austen's unforgettable novel, Emma, featuring sumptuous gold cover embossing and gilded page edges. Albeit that she is not yet 21, Emma Woodhouse foresees a future as a spinster dabbling in matchmaking. Charming and infuriating, she almost ruins the marriage prospects of Harriet Smith, her protégée, after misguidedly attempting to match Harriet with the local rector, who is in fact in search of a wealthy wife. Reprimanded by her friend, George Knightly, and misled by Frank Crawford, whom she saw as a potential suitor, Emma learns some valuable lessons in humility and about love and marriage. This elegant pocket-sized gift edition has real collector's appeal, featuring the classic, unabridged text, a facsimile of Austen's signature on the title page, gold gilded page edges and beautifully designed endpapers. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.