“About thirty years ago, Miss Maria Ward of Huntingdon, with only seven thousand pounds, had the good luck to captivate Sir Thomas Bertram, of Mansfield Park, in the county of Northampton, and to be thereby raised to the rank of a baronet's lady, with all the comforts and consequences of an handsome house and large income.”
Quote by Jane Austen
Work
Mansfield Park Volume I [Easyread Comfort Edition]
This volume is part of an Easyread Comfort Edition, which is designed to be easy on the eyes and comfortable to hold. The story delves into themes of class, morality, and the constraints placed on women during the period, while offering a nuanced portrayal of the complexities of human relationships. more
Author
Jane Austen
Jane Austen, born on December 16, 1775, and died on July 18, 1817, was a renowned English novelist of the 19th century. Known for her exquisite psychological portrayals and satirical humor, Austen's works mainly revolve around rural life in England, depicting the customs and interpersonal relationships of the time. Her representative works include 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Sense and Sensibility'. more
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