Mansfield Park
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen is a classic novel published by OUP Oxford on April 17, 2008. This edition spans 480 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Fanny Price, who, at the age of ten, leaves her impoverished home in Portsmouth to live with her wealthy uncle, Sir Thomas Bertram, at Mansfield Park. As she navigates her lowly status among her affluent relatives, Fanny develops feelings for her cousin Edmund while observing the complex dynamics introduced by the arrival of the charming Henry and Mary Crawford.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as social class, independence, and the intricacies of familial relationships. The narrative delves into Fanny’s internal struggles as she grapples with her emotions and the rivalries that arise within her family. This edition also provides context for Austen’s work within the Regency period and highlights the theatrical elements that influence the plot. As part of the Oxford World’s Classics series, this volume offers a scholarly approach, complete with expert introductions and notes to enhance understanding of the text.
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“Me!” cried Fanny…”Indeed you must excuse me. I could not act any thing if you were to give me the world. No, indeed, I cannot act.” At the age of ten, Fanny Price leaves the poverty of her Portsmouth home to be brought up among the family of her wealthy uncle, Sir Thomas Bertram, in the chilly grandeur of Mansfield Park. There she accepts her lowly status, and gradually falls in love with her cousin Edmund. When the dazzling and sophisticated Henry and Mary Crawford arrive, Fanny watches as her cousins become embroiled in rivalry and sexual jealousy. As the company starts to rehearse a play by way of entertainment, Fanny struggles to retain her independence in the face of the Crawfords’ dangerous attractions; and when Henry turns his attentions to her, the drama really begins… This new edition does full justice to Austen’s complex and subtle story, placing it in its Regency context and elucidating the theatrical background that pervades the novel. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World’s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford’s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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