La bella Cassandra

Such a delightful read - I love Jane Austen's juvenilia; it is absolutely hilarious.

Be warned this is not the Austen we know and love. These little extracts were written when she was very young and were never intended to be published. They were only a means for entertainment for her family and, no doubt, herself. Therefore, I don’t think it is fair to criticise these harshly; they Leggi tutto

Jane Austen was a pre-consumerist writer who cared not for world-building or owning things, but instead of people's countenances, beauty and humour. She lived from the 18th to the 19th Century in England and gained little fame in her lifetime for her works, having published them originally anonymous Leggi tutto

It is totally unlike any other Austen work. Not just by the writing style (she was just a teen after all!) but by content too! Never expected Austen to be so naughty in her teens. There's a hint of mischief throughout the 50 odd pages. Austen-lovers, you might want to check it out. Not recommended t Leggi tutto

Give me anything of Austen's and i'll be happy!! This was so much fun reading, but since i worship the woman, i'm probably not the one to judge :P

Jack and Alice - 2/5 stars Henry and Eliza - 3/5 stars The Beautifull Cassandra - 1/5 stars From a young Lady in distress'd Circumstances to her friend - 4/5 stars From a Young Lady very much in love to her Friend - 3/5 stars A Letter from a Young Lady, whose feelings being too Strong for her Judgement l Leggi tutto

the love letters at the end? i havent witnessed a thing similar to them before