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The History of England is a playful and sharply satirical take on the schoolroom history texts of Jane Austen's time, written when she was just 15.
Covering the reigns of English monarchs from Henry IV to Charles I, this early work reveals Austen's precocious wit and already sophisticated narrative voice. Far from a dry historical account, the young writer proudly declares herself a 'partial, prejudiced, and ignorant historian', turning the traditional chronicle of England's kings and queens into a spirited lampoon. With tongue firmly in cheek, she pokes fun at revered figures and scholarly historians alike, lacing her commentary with exaggerated opinions, vivid characters, and her own distinctive spelling quirks.
This lively piece of juvenilia showcases the seeds of Austen's later brilliance and her enduring gift for irony and social critique. The History of England is a delightful glimpse into the playful mind of one of literature's most beloved authors.
The History of England is a playful and sharply satirical take on the schoolroom history texts of Jane Austen's time, written when she was just 15.
Covering the reigns of English monarchs from Henry IV to Charles I, this early work reveals Austen's precocious wit and already sophisticated narrative voice. Far from a dry historical account, the young writer proudly declares herself a 'partial, prejudiced, and ignorant historian', turning the traditional chronicle of England's kings and queens into a spirited lampoon. With tongue firmly in cheek, she pokes fun at revered figures and scholarly historians alike, lacing her commentary with exaggerated opinions, vivid characters, and her own distinctive spelling quirks.
This lively piece of juvenilia showcases the seeds of Austen's later brilliance and her enduring gift for irony and social critique. The History of England is a delightful glimpse into the playful mind of one of literature's most beloved authors.
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Regionalgeschichte |
| Genre: | Geschichte, Importe |
| Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| ISBN-13: | 9781528706230 |
| ISBN-10: | 1528706234 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Austen, Jane |
| Hersteller: | Read & Co. Classics |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 216 x 140 x 2 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Jane Austen |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 10.08.2018 |
| Gewicht: | 0,046 kg |
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