Lady Susan
(Book)
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Brooklyn. N.Y. : Melville House, [2011].
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Book
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84 pages ; 18 cm.
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Description
Lady Susan is a novella by Jane Austen that offers a delightful glimpse into the author's early exploration of social satire and romantic intrigue. Set in the Regency era, the novella is presented as an epistolary narrative, composed of letters exchanged between characters, which unveils the scheming and manipulative Lady Susan Vernon. Known for her charm and wit, Lady Susan navigates the social circles of her time with a cunning approach to marriage and social status, causing both admiration and scandal. Through this witty and engaging narrative, Austen critiques the complexities of romantic entanglements and societal expectations. Lady Susan is a fascinating precursor to Austen's later, more developed works, showcasing her sharp observational skills and her early use of irony and social commentary. This novella is a must-read for those interested in Austen's evolution as a writer and the rich tapestry of Regency society.
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Guilford Adult Fiction
FIC AUSTEN
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Unknown
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9781935554356, 1935554352
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Epistolary novel written presumably between 1793-1794 and originally published 1871 in Edward Austen-Leigh's A Memoir of Jane Austen.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Austen, J. (2011). Lady Susan. Brooklyn. N.Y., Melville House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Austen, Jane, 1775-1817. 2011. Lady Susan. Brooklyn. N.Y., Melville House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Austen, Jane, 1775-1817, Lady Susan. Brooklyn. N.Y., Melville House, 2011.
MLA Citation (style guide)Austen, Jane. Lady Susan. Brooklyn. N.Y., Melville House, 2011.
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