Teenage Writings
Teenage Writings by Jane Austen, published by Oxford University Press in 2017, presents a fascinating glimpse into the early literary endeavors of one of the most celebrated authors in English literature. This edition spans 336 pages and is written in English, showcasing pieces that likely date back to 1786 or 1787, when Austen was just 11 or 12 years old. The collection includes three notebooks of her early writings, which reflect her precocious engagement with both pulp fiction and classic literature, revealing her talent for imitation and parody.
Readers will discover that these writings are not mere private musings but rather stories intended for an audience of family and friends. The narratives are characterized by a lively exploration of themes such as drunkenness, brawling, and even murder, showcasing a youthful exuberance that foreshadows the devices and motifs found in Austen’s later works. This literary collection offers insights into Austen’s formative years and her early forays into fiction, making it a notable addition for those interested in literary criticism and young adult fiction.
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‘Jane Austen practising’ Virginia WoolfThree notebooks of Jane Austen’s early writings survive. The pieces probably date from 1786 or 1787, around the time that Jane, aged 11 or 12, and her older sister and collaborator Cassandra left school. By this point Austen was already an indiscriminate and precocious reader, devouring pulp fiction and classic literature alike; what she read, she soon began to imitate and parody. Unlike many teenage writings then and now, these are not secret or agonized confessions entrusted to a private journal and for the writer’s eyes alone. Rather, they are stories to be shared and admired by a named audience of family and friends. Devices and themes which appear subtly in Austen’s later fiction run riot openly and exuberantly across the teenage page. Drunkenness, brawling, sexual misdemeanour, theft, and even murder prevail. It is as if Lydia Bennett is the narrator.
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