1957-1963 Pride and Prejudice; Mansfield Park; Emma; Shorter Works

Description

Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, With Slipcase

A charming set of four volumes, comprising three of Jane Austen's classic novels and an additional selection of her shorter works. 

These are editions produced by the Folio Society, and are adorned with original illustrations by Joan Hassall. 

In the publisher's original quarter cloth binding and paper covered boards. With the original slipcases to 'Emma' and 'Shorter Works'. 

Jane Austen published four novels in her lifetime, and is now known as a writer who gave the novel its distinctly modern character, and its transition to 19th-century literary realism. 

Her works are favoured for their plots that often explore women's social standings, economic security and marital decisions. 

The set contains the following:

'Pride and Prejudice' (1957)

'Mansfield Park' (1959)

'Emma' (1962)

'Shorter Works' (1963) - With her novel of letters 'Lady Susan', as well as Austen's history of England and minor novels, such as 'Evelyn' and 'Jack and Alice'.

With introductions to each volume by Richard Church, an English writer, poet and critic.