{"product_id":"love-and-friendship-and-other-early-works-paperback","title":"Love and Friendship: and Other Early Works - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJane Austen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis charming collection by Jane Austen showcases her early writings, including several short stories, a play, and a series of letters that offer a delightful glimpse into her development as a writer. It is sometimes titled \"Love and Freindship\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten primarily in her teenage years, these pieces brim with the satirical wit and keen observation of social manners that would later define her famous novels. The compilation reveals Austen's early experimentation with narrative voice and her exploration of themes such as love, courtship, and the quirks of human nature. The stories are characterized by their playful mockery of the sentimental literature of the era, displaying a precocious literary talent. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLove and Friendship is not just a collection of Austen's juvenilia; it is a fascinating window into the creative process of one of literature's most beloved figures, making it a must-read for Austen aficionados and lovers of classic English literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 136\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.37 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 12, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42822731989127,"sku":"9781396325007","price":30.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/d1542f02c88caa4c172b082cf1ccb3ab.webp?v=1750406822","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/love-and-friendship-and-other-early-works-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}