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Book Description |
| Lady Susan is a sharp, witty novella by Jane Austen, exploring themes of love, marriage, and manipulation. The story centers on Lady Susan Vernon, a beautiful, charming, and recently widowed woman who is determined to secure advantageous marriages for herself and her daughter, Frederica. Using her charm and wit, Lady Susan causes turmoil among the people around her, particularly in the household of her in-laws. Through a series of letters, the novella portrays Lady Susan’s scheming nature, as well as the romantic entanglements that follow. Despite her manipulative behavior, the narrative reveals Austen’s characteristic humor, insight into society, and social commentary on the roles of women. |
About Author |
| Jane Austen |
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Jane Austen (1775–1817) was an English novelist known for her keen observations of social manners, relationships, and the role of women in early 19th-century England. Born in Hampshire, England, she was the daughter of a clergyman and grew up in a close-knit family that encouraged reading and writing. Austen’s novels often focused on themes such as marriage, class, and morality, with a satirical tone that critiqued the social norms of her time. Her major works include Pride and Prejudice (1813), Sense and Sensibility (1811), Emma (1815), Mansfield Park (1814), Northanger Abbey (published posthumously in 1818), and Persuasion (published posthumously in 1818). Despite receiving little recognition during her lifetime, Austen’s works were beloved by her readers and gained widespread fame after her death. Today, she is regarded as one of the most important figures in English literature, and her novels continue to be widely read, adapted into films, and studied for their insightful depictions of human nature and social structures. |
