Can you forgive her?  |
| Anthony Trollope (1815 - 1882) |
Satirical newspaper, Punch, mocked the work referring to it as "Can you stand her?" due to the protagonist's inability to decide between her two suitors. Alice Vavasor is currently engaged to the respectable John Grey. She had previously broken off an engagement to her wild cousin George. John does not object when Alice plans a tour Switzerland with ex-fiance George and his sister Kate... |
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| Emma |
| Jane Austen (1775 - 1817) |
Emma is the comic novel by Jane Austen that centres around the "handsome, clever and rich", if somewhat spoilt, Emma Woodhouse who fancies herself as a match-maker to her friends. Set in Regency England, comedy ensues as Emma throws herself into the pursuits of love and marriage for others whilst herself remaining apparently immune to the charms of the opposite sex. Witty and charming - quintessential Jane Austen. |
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| Essays |
| Francis Bacon (1561 - 1626) |
A major figure of his time Sir Francis Bacon (1561 - 1626) was an English philosopher, statesman and essayist but is best known for leading the scientific revolution with his new 'observation and experimentation' method. Bacon ranked #90 on Michael H. Hart's list of the most influential figures in history. He is often credited as the author of the works attributed to Shakespeare. Here he writes on diverse topics including truth, death, love, ambition, anger, fame, and the pleasures of gardening. |
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| Sense and Sensibility |
| Jane Austen (1775 - 1817) |
Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are sisters with very opposite personalities. Whilst the elder Elinor is full of sense and reason, Marianne abounds with sensibility and emotion. In 19th century England where status and wealth often controlled the outcomes of love and marriage, will Elinor and Marianne manage to find a balance of sense and sensibility in their romantic pursuits? Sense and Sensibility continues to entertain readers throughout the generations. |
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| The Age of Innocence |
| Edith Wharton (1862 - 1937) |
Winner of the 1921 Pulitzer Prize.
The impending marriage of a society couple is disturbed by the appearance of a woman. In 1993 Martin Scorsese directed an adaptation that was regarded as one of his best works.
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| American Notes |
| Charles Dickens (1812 - 1870) |
By the time Dickens set out for America in 1842, he was already a well known author and celebrity. His illuminating book American Notes is his depiction of the New World, a place with both admirable (well run hospitals, prisons, law courts) and despicable (slavery, unsavoury manners) qualities. When first published, his accounts and opinions incited hostile reactions on both sides of the Atlantic. |
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| Dick Sand |
| Jules Verne (1828 - 1905) |
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