Die schöne Cassandra

by Jane Austen

Overview

Jane Austen (* 16. Dezember 1775 in Steventon, Basingstoke and Deane; † 18. Juli 1817 in Winchester) war eine britische Schriftstellerin aus der Zeit des Regency, deren Hauptwerke wie "Stolz und Vorurteil" und "Emma" zu den Klassikern der englischen Literatur gehören. "Die schöne Cassandra" zählt zu Janes Jugendwerken und wurde erst im 20. Jahrhundert zugänglich. Es sind Texte von überbordender Phantasie, einem frechen Humor, einer unbändigen Lust zu provozieren und andere zu schockieren. (Auszug aus Wikipedia)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783956768194
Publisher:	Otbebookpublishing
Publication date:	12/27/2015
Series:	Classics To Go
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	4
File size:	345 KB
Age Range:	18 Years
Language:	German

About the Author

Jane Austen (1775-1817) remains one of the most beloved and influential novelists in English literature. Born in Steventon, Hampshire, England, Austen was the seventh of eight children in a close-knit family. Her father, George Austen, was a clergyman, and her mother, Cassandra Leigh, came from a higher social rank, giving Jane a unique perspective on the class dynamics she would later critique in her novels.Austen's works, including "Pride and Prejudice," "Sense and Sensibility," and "Emma," are celebrated for their keen social commentary, masterful use of irony, and pioneering exploration of women's lives and choices in the early 19th century. She deftly combined romance with biting social critique, challenging the status quo of her time, particularly regarding marriage and economic dependency.Despite her novels' popularity today, Austen's life was marked by relative obscurity. Her works were published anonymously, and she received little recognition during her lifetime. It wasn't until her nephew published a biography in 1869 that her identity as the author became widely known.Austen's influence extends far beyond her era, inspiring countless adaptations and modern retellings. Her incisive observations on human nature and societal norms continue to resonate, making her a timeless figure in literature. Controversially, some critics argue that her focus on the gentry's domestic sphere limits her scope, yet others praise her for subtly subverting the very conventions she depicted.Jane Austen's legacy endures, not just as a writer of romantic fiction, but as a revolutionary voice who deftly navigated and critiqued the complexities of her society, leaving an indelible mark on the literary world.
Jane Austen (* 16. Dezember 1775 in Steventon, Basingstoke and Deane; † 18. Juli 1817 in Winchester) war eine britische Schriftstellerin aus der Zeit des Regency, deren Hauptwerke Stolz und Vorurteil und Emma zu den Klassikern der englischen Literatur gehören. (Wikipedia)

Date of Birth:

December 16, 1775

Date of Death:

July 18, 1817

Place of Birth:

Village of Steventon in Hampshire, England

Place of Death:

Winchester, Hampshire, England

Education:

Taught at home by her father