Love and Freindship [sic] is a delightful juvenile tale by Jane Austen, penned when she was just 14 years old in 1790. This charming narrative serves as a clever parody of the romantic novels that captivated her youth. The subtitle, Deceived in Freindship and Betrayed in Love, humorously undercuts the title, hinting at the playful satire within. Written in an epistolary format, the story unfolds like a fairy tale, filled with improbable coincidences and unexpected twists of fate. Yet, Austens sharp wit shines through as she critiques the tropes of romantic literature, particularly the often disastrous outcomes of romantic fainting spells for her female characters. In this early work, readers can glimpse the evolution of Austens trademark humor and her critical view of romantic sensibility, which would later define her celebrated novels. Summary revised from Wikipedia by Cori Samuel. Music from Schuberts Fantasy in C Major, at musopen.org.
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