Author: Jane AustenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
The History of England by a Partial, Prejudiced & Ignorant Historian
The History of England by a Partial, Prejudiced and Ignorant Historian
Author: Jane AustenPublisher:
ISBN: 9787250007744
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The History of England
Author: Jane AustenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Artists' illustrated books
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
The History of England
Author: Jane AustenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
The History of England
Author: Jane AustenPublisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1528786092
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
First published in 1791, The History of England is a refreshingly witty, classic account of England’s royal reigns from Henry IV through to Charles I. Written by Jane Austen aged 15, this is a topic she studied when she was a child. In this mischievous satire on school history books, Austen’s delightful juvinilia highlights her dry wit and advanced talent for writing. The History of England gives a humorous account of the country’s well-known kings and queens, and is complete with Austen’s original spelling quirks. Describing herself as a ‘partial, prejudiced and ignorant historian’, Austen uses a light-hearted tone to parody the dry history books popularly seen in schools. This lively book mocks historians with outrageous characters and deliciously naughty intelligence. This satirical volume’s contents includes: - Henry the 4th - Henry the 5th - Henry the 6th - Edward the 4th - Edward the 5th - Richard the 3rd - Henry the 7th - Henry the 8th - Edward the 6th - Mary - Elizabeth - James the 1st - Charles the 1st Proudly republished by Read & Co. Books, this classic treasure is a must-read for collectors of Austen’s work and fans of English history.
The History of England
Author: Jane AustenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Jane Austen wrote this slim "history" for fun when she was 16 years old, and her sister Cassandra illustrated the text with small portraits. Her subtitle reads: By a Partial, Prejudiced, and Ignorant Historian. (Note: There Will Be Very Few Dates in this History). This facsimile contains a transcription, an introduction by A.S. Byatt, and a note on the text by Deirdre Le Faye who explains how the manuscript came into the hands of the British Library. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The History of England
Author: Jane AustenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
This facsimilie of Jane Austen's parody of Oliver Goldsmith's History of England has been reproduced to mirror the original handwritten manuscript. Spanning the reign of Henry IV to the death of Charles I, the manuscript is accompanied by a full transcript.
Jane Austen
Author: David NokesPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520216068
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 614
Book Description
The author sifts through evidence that depicts Austen not as a modest, retiring daughter, but rather as a rebellious, satirical, and wild woman. -- Back cover.
The History of England
Author: Jane AustenJane Austen's the History of England
Author: Jane AustenPublisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486851400
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
The author of one of the greatest romance novels of all time, Pride and Prejudice, takes her readers on a satiric tour through England's history Written during Jane Austen's teenage years as part of her Juvenilia of the 1790s, The History of England mercilessly exploits the comedic potential of human foibles within British royalty. Filled with puns and parodies, the history begins with the reign of Henry IV and concludes with the death of Charles I more than two centuries later. Originally intending it for circulation and performance among family and friends, Jane also commissioned her sister Cassandra to provide illustrations to complement her signature wit and humor. This volume includes an informative introduction, background context such as family trees and personal letters, and extensive editorial commentary. Austen fans and history buffs are sure to delight in this work written by "a partial, prejudiced, and ignorant historian."