The Winchester Edition, the most attractive of the unillustrated editions of Jane Austen's works produced around this time, presented here in a handsome contemporary binding. While this may present something of a seemingly limited representation of her talents, today each work is well-known and recognized around the globe, highly regarded for their clear messages delivered by a memorable cast of characters. Selected plays ( The Taming of the Shrew, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, As You Like It, Twelfth Night) and the complete sonnets.

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The Winter editions have page edges sprayed to match the boards, while later editions feature a matching laser-cut bookmark. No doubt her actual life and personal interactions benefited her writing prowess for each work takes on a life of its own.Registered office: WSM Services Limited, Connect House, 133-137 Alexandra Road, Wimbledon, LONDON SW19 7JY.

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Based on the recollections of her family members, this biography shaped the image of Austen for well over a century and is the single most importance source for her life. Small die cuts also feature on the spine of the dust jackets, so they look really beautiful on the shelf as well. Rare books by Jane Austen, including first and early editions, finely bound books and sets, and original artwork and letters. The Winchester edition received great praise in the press for producing Austen in a setting worthy of her writings. The final two volumes, containing Lady Susan, The Watsons, the Letters, and appendices, were not included in the original ten-volume Winchester edition, which Grant Ri.If you're new to Austen's work, Persuasion is the shortest read and should provide you with a good foundation for her writing style.