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Lady Susan, a clever and ruthless widow, determines that her shy and intimidated teenaged daughter will going to marry a man whom both detest but who will make a good financial "catch". Lady Susan sets her own sights on her sister-in-law's brother, all the while keeping an old affair simmering on the back burner.

Looking for a delightful escape into the world of romance and manners? Look no further than Jane Austen's Emma! This classic novel offers a charming and witty look at love, friendship, and self-discovery. With its relatable characters and engaging plot, Emma is a must-listen for fans of Austen and anyone looking for a heartwarming and enjoyable audiobook experience. Don't miss out on this chance to lose yourself in the world of Emma – start listening today!https://www.solgood.org - Check our our Streaming Service for our full collection of audiobooks, short stories, & 10 hour sounds for ...

Delve into the romanticism and imagination of Jane Austen in this collection of Austen’s greatest novels. Covering the span of her career, these six novels are just as charming now as they were two centuries ago in their first publications.

Jane Austens "Emma" als geistreiches Hörspiel. Emma Woodhouse ist schön, klug, reich und mischt sich gern in das romantische Leben ihrer Mitmenschen ein. Missverständnisse und Liebeskummer sind die Folgen, an deren Ende aber auch Emma ihr Glück finden wird. Die unvollkommene, aber charmante Emma wird in diesem hinreißenden Hörspiel von Christiane Ohaus mit der Stimme von Laura Balzer zum Leben erweckt. Außerdem in diesem Hörspiel voller Ballabende, Parkspaziergänge und geistreicher Dialoge zu hören: Katja Riemann, Gerd Wameling, Michael Rotschopf u. v. a.

Two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood; the former sensible, the latter impulsive both fall in love with men whose affections are otherwise engaged or, as in one case, are simply unreliable. The great pleasure for the listener is rejoicing in the author's delightful prose and hearing all this twisted mess become untangled in both very amusing and deeply moving ways.

"Love and Freindship" [sic] is a juvenile story by Jane Austen, dated 1790. From the age of 11 until she was 18, Austen wrote her tales in three notebooks. These still exist, one in the Bodleian Library and the other two in the British Museum. They contain, among other works, "Love and Freindship", written when she was 14, and "The History of England", written when she was 15.

Following the death of Mr Dashwood, his wife and three daughters are forced to leave their estate and live in a small cottage in Devon. Austen's novel follows the sisters through love, loss, and heartbreak, until they find their way towards a happy ending.

Découvrez le charme intemporel de “Contes de sagesse - 40 récits inspirants pour veiller et réveiller votre âme”, une collection captivante rédigée par Cenk OZTURK qui vous convie à un voyage extraordinaire à travers des histoires transcendant le temps et l’espace. Chacun des 40 contes de ce recueil, sélectionné pour son pouvoir unique d’éclairer l’esprit et d’enrichir l’âme, est un trésor en soi.

Emma (Volume 1), by Jane Austen, is a novel about youthful hubris and the perils of misconstrued romance. The story takes place in the fictional village of Highbury and the surrounding estates of Hartfield, Randalls, and Donwell Abbey and involves the relationships among individuals in those locations consisting of "3 or 4 families in a country village".

The discreet Elinor (Sense) and the romantic and reckless Marianne (Sensibility) find the course of true love full of brambles and disillusionment. Their neighborhood is populated with characters cut in the unique Austen mold.

This audiobook is an introduction to the life and works of Jane Austen and will provide a glimpse into her world and the literary legacy she left behind.

Catherine Morland comes from a big family of modest means and has never had any aspirations to landing a Darcy or a Colonel Brandon as you might find in Austen's other novels. Catherine's family seems to be fairly unremarkable. She truly is the least likely of Austen's heroines to be in that role. She is naive as to what might actually happen when she's invited on a trip to Bath with a family friend. But others are more conniving. John and Isabella Thorpe have their own ideas and assumptions about Miss Morland and her expectations.

Follow the spirited and self-assured Emma Woodhouse as she navigates matchmaking misadventures, class dynamics, and the gentle unraveling of her own heart. From her misguided attempts to pair her friend Harriet Smith with the wrong suitor to the slow realization of her feelings for Mr. Knightley, this edition retains the sharp humor and emotional insight that have made Emma a literary classic for over two centuries.

Questo terzo romanzo della Austen, che viene dopo "Ragione e sentimento" e "Orgoglio e pregiudizio", fu pubblicato nel 1814 ed ebbe subito un grande successo di pubblico, pur essendo stato pubblicato a spese dell'autrice (che continuava a mantenere l'anonimato). La Austen continua nella sua analisi apparentemente distaccata delle dinamiche familiari e della società rispetto all'importanza del denaro nelle scelte matrimoniali.

I signori Bennet hanno cinque figlie: Jane, Lizzy, Mary, Kitty e Lydia. La mancanza di un maschio che possa ereditare la tenuta di Longbourn nell'Hertfordshire è motivo di ossessione per la signora Bennet, che non vede l'ora di maritare almeno una delle ragazze. Il desiderio della madre diviene ancora più intenso e pressante quando arriva a Netherfield, una tenuta limitrofa alla loro, Charles Bingley, un ricco scapolo. Durante un ballo Jane, la sorella maggiore, e il signor Bingley si innamorano.

Emma is one of a series of retellings of classic literature by publishers Real Reads. True to the original plot, characters and themes, Real Reads also imitate the original author's style. An intelligent, lively and enjoyable retelling of this classic story."I must warn you that you might guess twenty things without being correct.

Beautiful, flirtatious, and recently widowed, Lady Susan Vernon seeks an advantageous second marriage for herself, while attempting to push her daughter into a dismal match. This is a magnificently crafted novel of Regency manners and mores that will delight Austen enthusiasts with its wit and elegant expression.

Pani Bennet bardzo pragnie znaleźć bogatych mężów dla swoich córek, więc przybycie nowego czarującego sąsiada ogromnie ją cieszy. Niestety, przyjaciel, którego ów sąsiad ze sobą przyprowadza, nie jest już tak mile widziany. Pan Darcy zdaje się mieć więcej dumy niż pieniędzy. Nikt go nie lubi – a już z pewnością nie Elżbieta Bennet. Jednak nie każdy jest tym, za kogo się podaje, a miłość może zmienić wszystko.

Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth meet and fall in love; but Anne's entourage, particularly Lady Russell; persuades her not to act on her feelings, as she considers the young naval officer not suitable. Eight years later Anne meets Frederick again, now a Captain, intent on marrying Anne's neighbour Louisa Musgrove... Will the true love - still intact - between Anne and Frederick make itself known and correct everything in this mess? Persuasion is Jane Austen's last novel, published posthumously. A timeless masterpiece, rich in keen observation, characterizations and wonderful prose.

Just as the style of a great writer cannot easily be imitated, the performance of a great reader is hard to duplicate. This volume features some of the best readers dramatizing some of the best writings.