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1997-06-01
Public domain in the USA.
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Austen, Jane
1775
1817
Lady Susan
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Susan
"Lady Susan" by Jane Austen is a novel likely written in the late 18th century. This work centers around Lady Susan Vernon, a cunning and attractive widow who employs her charms in various social circles while managing complicated family dynamics, particularly with her daughter and her attempts to secure her future by marrying her off. The opening of "Lady Susan" introduces us to Lady Susan as she begins her correspondence with various characters, particularly her brother-in-law and a close friend. Lady Susan expresses her eagerness to visit Churchhill while lamenting her daughter's education and her own recent difficult circumstances. Simultaneously, we learn about her manipulative nature; she frequently reflects on social intrigues and her romantic entanglements, including her efforts to secure a match for her daughter with Sir James Martin. The letters set a tone of tension and wit, and as Lady Susan navigates the challenges posed by family disapproval and societal expectations, her strategic mind is revealed, making for a tale of social maneuvering and personal ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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England -- Fiction
Widows -- Fiction
Mate selection -- Fiction
Mothers and daughters -- Fiction
Epistolary fiction
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Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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