The Complete Works of Jane Austen 7 Books Collection Box Set

Format: Paperback

Titles in this set:

• Sense and Sensibility
• Northanger Abbey
• Pride and Prejudice
• Emma
• Mansfield Park
• Persuasion
• Sanditon and Other Tales

Book Summaries:

Sense and Sensibility

Jane Austen's first published novel, Sense and Sensibility is the story of two sisters - Elinore and Marianne. Each sister embodies a unique set of traits: Elinore is sense, discrete and of sound judgement; while Marianne is sensibility, emotional and impulsive. Through their lives and adventures in love and relationships, Austen captures the need for both sense and sensibility in one's life.

Northanger Abbey

Seventeen-year-old Catherine Morland loves mysterious books and readily believes dark events are afoot in her own world. With characters like the vain John Thorpe and charming Henry Tilney, this tale explores growing up and understanding the world, ultimately leading to happiness.

Pride and Prejudice

One of Austen's most iconic works, Pride and Prejudice chronicles the lives of the Bennet sisters in Regency England. With the clock ticking, Jane and Elizabeth must find suitable husbands while their mother schemes for rich matches. This delightful and timeless book is Austen's own 'darling child'.

Emma

Set in Highbury, Emma tells the story of a clever but spoiled woman, Emma Woodhouse. Initially unlikable, Emma's journey explores class, youth, and the importance of maturity, all with Austen's deft humor.

Mansfield Park

At ten, Fanny Price is sent to live with her uncle and aunt, treated distantly except by her cousin Edmund. As one of Austen's most moral protagonists, Fanny must navigate the charms of the Crawford siblings while maintaining her family's integrity.

Persuasion

Austen's final finished novel, Persuasion tells the story of Anne Elliot and Captain Frederick Wentworth, who were once in love but parted ways. Eight years later, they meet again, shrouded in regret. Will they find a second chance at love amidst life's hurdles?

Sanditon and Other Tales

This collection includes three lesser-known stories. Sanditon, left unfinished, is set in a seaside town filled with hypochondriacs and family drama. Lady Susan is a tale of a cunning coquette, while The Watsons follows Emma Watson in her quest for true love amidst social expectations. Austen's genius shines through these insightful commentaries on 18th-century England.