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Pride and Prejudice (Collins Classics)

Sat, 09 May 2026 21:24:13 +0000

Few have failed to be charmed by the witty and independent spirit of Elizabeth Bennet in Austen’s beloved classic Pride and Prejudice. When Elizabeth Bennet first meets eligible bachelor Fitzwilliam Darcy, she thinks him arrogant and conceited; he is indifferent to her good looks and lively mind. When she later discovers that Darcy has involved himself in the troubled relationship between his friend Bingley and her beloved sister Jane, she is determined to dislike him more than ever. In the sparkling comedy of manners that follows, Jane Austen shows us the folly of judging by first impressions and superbly evokes the friendships, gossip and snobberies of provincial middle-class life. This Penguin Classics edition, based on Austen’s first edition, contains the original Penguin Classics introduction by Tony Tanner and an updated introduction and notes by Viven Jones. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Emma

Sat, 09 May 2026 21:05:50 +0000

Knjiga Emma autorice Jane Austen klasičan je roman o ljubavi, društvu i odrastanju, ispunjen duhovitim dijalozima i nezaboravnim likovima. Prateći priču o mladoj, samopouzdanoj Emmi Woodhouse i njezinim pokušajima da igra provodadžiju, ovaj roman savršen je za ljubitelje britanske književnosti i priča o složenim ljudskim odnosima.

Uvjeravanje

Sat, 09 May 2026 21:05:13 +0000

Knjiga Uvjeravanje autorice Jane Austen elegantan je i suptilan roman o izgubljenim prilikama, društvenim pritiscima i drugoj šansi za pravu ljubav. Savršena za ljubitelje klasične književnosti i romantičnih priča s dozom društvene satire, ova priča o Anne Elliot i njezinoj obnovljenoj vezi s kapetanom Wentworthom donosi nježnu, ali moćnu meditaciju o strpljenju, ponosu i sudbini.

Persuasion

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:32:36 +0000

Ovaj roman donosi suptilnu i zrelu ljubavnu priču o Anne Elliot, ženi koja je prije mnogo godina, pod utjecajem obitelji i društvenih očekivanja, raskinula zaruke s muškarcem kojega je iskreno voljela. Kada se on ponovno pojavi u njezinu životu, sada kao uspješan i imućan časnik, Anne se mora suočiti s posljedicama vlastite poslušnosti i zapitati se postoji li druga prilika za sreću. Riječ je o jednom od posljednjih djela Jane Austen, objavljenom posthumno 1817. godine, koje se često smatra njezinim najzrelijim romanom. Za razliku od vedrije ironije i društvene igre prisutne u ranijim djelima, ovdje prevladava melankoličniji ton, dublja introspekcija i suptilna analiza unutarnjih dilema. Austen s iznimnom pronicljivošću prikazuje društvene hijerarhije, pitanje novca i statusa, ali i tihe borbe pojedinca između razuma, ponosa i osjećaja. Teme nagovora, društvenog pritiska, propuštenih prilika i druge šanse u središtu su priče koja istražuje što znači ostati vjeran sebi. Stil je profinjen, duhovit i precizan, s karakterističnom autoričinom ironijom i pažnjom prema psihologiji likova. Ova knjiga posebno će se svidjeti čitateljima koji cijene suptilne ljubavne priče, snažne ženske likove i britansku društvenu prozu 19. stoljeća. Istodobno nježna i prodorna, nudi dirljiv podsjetnik da zrelost i strpljenje ponekad donose nagrade koje mladost nije znala prepoznati.

Mansfield Park

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:15:32 +0000

Mansfield Park, Jane Austen’s 1814 novel, follows shy and principled Fanny Price, a poor young girl sent at age ten to live with her wealthy aunt and uncle at their grand estate in Northamptonshire. Amidst her cousins’ social ambitions, flirtations, and moral lapses—including a scandalous amateur theater production and romantic entanglements with charming but unreliable siblings Mary and Henry Crawford—Fanny quietly endures neglect and develops deep feelings for her kind cousin Edmund. Sent back to her chaotic Portsmouth home as punishment for rejecting Henry’s proposal, she witnesses the fallout from her cousins’ imprudent choices, ultimately finding her steadfast virtue rewarded with love and security at Mansfield Park.

Mansfield Park

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:10:16 +0000

Mansfield Park, Jane Austen’s 1814 novel, centers on Fanny Price, a poor young girl sent at age ten from her chaotic Portsmouth home to live with her wealthy aunt and uncle Bertram at their grand estate. Timid and principled, Fanny endures neglect from most relatives except her cousin Edmund, who becomes her steadfast supporter amid the family’s moral lapses and social ambitions. The arrival of charming but unscrupulous siblings Henry and Mary Crawford disrupts the household, sparking flirtations, a scandalous amateur theater production, and tests of virtue that culminate in Fanny’s quiet triumph through integrity, leading to her marriage to Edmund.

Pride and Prejudice

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:04:56 +0000

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is a classic romantic novel set in early 19th-century England, centering on the Bennet family and their five marriageable daughters. The story primarily follows the intelligent and spirited Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates social expectations, family pressures, and her evolving relationship with the wealthy, initially aloof Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy. Their journey explores themes of pride, prejudice, love, and class distinctions through witty dialogue, misunderstandings—like Darcy’s role in separating her sister Jane from Mr. Bingley and scandals involving the charming but deceitful Mr. Wickham—and eventual personal growth leading to mutual affection and marriage.

Persuasion

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:04:29 +0000

Persuasion by Jane Austen, published posthumously in 1817, follows Anne Elliot, a thoughtful and sensible 27-year-old woman from a vain, spendthrift aristocratic family facing financial ruin. Eight years earlier, Anne was persuaded by her well-meaning friend Lady Russell to end her engagement to the ambitious but penniless naval officer Frederick Wentworth due to his uncertain prospects. When Wentworth returns wealthy and eligible after distinguished naval service, their paths cross amid family upheavals, social maneuvers in Bath, and romantic entanglements involving others, forcing Anne to confront lingering affections, class prejudices, and the perils of undue influence. Through sharp social satire and poignant emotional depth, Austen explores themes of second chances, personal growth, and the tension between persuasion and conviction, culminating in a mature reconciliation that affirms steadfast love.

Gordost i predrasuda

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:52:07 +0000

Sense and Sensibility

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:50:33 +0000

Jane Austen wrote the original draft of Sense and Sensibility around 1795 at the age of nineteen, and published it in 1811. This classic tale takes place in southwest England and follows the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, who are reduced to meager means when their father passes and entrusts his fortune to their half brother, John. Now available as part of the Word Cloud Classics series, Sense and Sensibility, a story of love, romance, and heartache, is a must-have addition to the libraries of all classic literature lovers. About the Word Cloud Classics series: Classic works of literature with a clean, modern aesthetic! Perfect for both old and new literature fans, the Word Cloud Classics series from Canterbury Classics provides a chic and inexpensive introduction to timeless tales. With a higher production value, including heat burnished covers and foil stamping, these eye-catching, easy-to-hold editions are the perfect gift for students and fans of literature everywhere.