The History of England: From the Reign of Henry the 4th to the Death of Charles the 1st - Hardcover

Austen, Jane

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1565120558 ISBN 13: 9781565120556

Publisher: Algonquin Books, 1993

Synopsis

A facsimile edition of Austen's irreverent parody on the history of England, written when the author was sixteen years old, features the original illustrations by Austen's sister, Cassandra, an introduction by A. S. Byatt, and notes by Austen scholar Deirdre Le Faye.

About this title

Review:

'A lovely chocolate-box Christmas present of an edition...it
couldn't be anything other than a splendid read.' -- Scotland on Sunday

'Gilded and handsome...an enjoyable trinket to own.' -- New Statesman

'Gilded and handsome...filled with fine writing, and an enjoyable
trinket to own.' -- New Statesman

About the Author:

Despite being only moderately successful in her lifetime, Jane Austen's six novels are famous throughout the world for their distinctive style and gripping plots. Her novels and stories are regularly adapted for theatre, film and television.Charles Dickens's memorable characters and strong narrative style means that his work has been loved for the last 200 hundred years - and none of his books have ever gone out of print.

About this edition

• Publisher: Algonquin Books
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 1565120558
• ISBN 13: 9781565120556
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1