A selection of Anti-Jacobin novels reprinted in full with annotations. The set includes works by male and female writers holding a range of political positions within the Anti-Jacobin camp, and represents the French Revolution, American Revolution, Irish Rebellion and political unrest in Scotland.

Love and Friendship was written when Jane Austen was in her early teens. It includes the story "Love and Friendship" with is written in letters from the heroine Laura to Marianne, the daughter of her friend Isabel. In all the stories it’s easy to see Austen’s cutting wit and take on romance that became so characteristic of her writing later on. This collection also includes a preface by G.K. Chesterton.

This edition includes the following editor's analysis: "The Life of Samuel Johnson,” an ode to friendship and admiration by James BoswellFirst published in 1791, “The Life of Samuel Johnson” is a biography of English writer Samuel Johnson written by his friend and admirer James Boswell. Boswell’s biography is considered by many scholars to be one of the finest pieces of biographical writing in the English language.Boswell was acquainted with Samuel John...

The Absentee is a novel by Maria Edgeworth, published in 1812 in Tales of Fashionable Life, that expresses the systemic evils of the absentee landlord class of Anglo-Irish and the desperate condition of the Irish peasantry.

Sanditon, Lady Susan, & The History of England: The Juvenilia and Shorter Works of Jane Austen is a rare collection and a must for all Jane-ites.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by Kathryn White.Representing what Richard Church regarded as Jane Auste...

An Autobiography of Anthony Trollope.

In "The English Novel," George Saintsbury offers a comprehensive and critical exploration of the evolution of the English novel from its inception to the late 19th century. Saintsbury employs a rich, analytical style that interweaves literary criticism with historical context, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the genre's development. The work delves into the contributions of significant authors, examining their artistic techniques and thematic concerns against the backdrop...

A collection of juvenile writings, including: Love and Friendship (sic), Lesley Castle, The History of England, Collection of Letters, and Scraps. According to Wikipedia: "Jane Austen (1775 1817) was an English novelist whose realism, biting social commentary and masterful use of free indirect speech, burlesque and irony have earned her a place as one of the most widely read and most beloved writers in English literature. Austen lived her entire life as part of a small and close-knit famil...

When honest young Caleb Williams comes to work as a secretary for Squire Falkland, he soon begins to suspect that his new master is hiding a terrible secret. But as he digs deeper into Falkland's past and finally unearths the guilty truth, the results of his curiosity prove calamitous when - even though Caleb has loyally sworn never to disclose what he has discovered - the Squire enacts a cruel revenge. A tale of gripping suspense and psychological power, William Godwin's novel creates a s...

The new hit movie Love and Friendship starring Kate Beckinsale is based on two early works by Jane Austen, Lady Susan and Love and Freindship – both of which are included here. Fans of the movie will find the bulk of the plot has been taken from Lady Susan and the title from Love and Freindship.This new digital edition of Love and Friendship includes an image gallery.

This is a collection of the famous literary and social speeches by Charles Dickens. Those speeches contain the wisdom and smartness of the great and funny writer. This is an illustrated version of the collection, with over 16 original illustrations.