- EAN13
- 9782385821883
- Éditeur
- Quick Read
- Date de publication
- 16/02/2024
- Langue
- anglais
- Fiches UNIMARC
- S'identifier
Livre numérique
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Aide EAN13 : 9782385821883
- Fichier EPUB, libre d'utilisation
- Fichier Mobipocket, libre d'utilisation
- Lecture en ligne, lecture en ligne
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Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read.
This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each
chapter.
\- Reading time of the complete text: about 15 hours
\- Reading time of the summarized text: 42 minutes
"Mansfield Park" is a novel by Jane Austen that follows the story of Fanny
Price, a young girl sent to live with her wealthy relatives. The novel
explores themes of love, jealousy, and morality. Fanny's character is often
criticized for being timid and priggish, but she is also seen as a study of
the "battered-child syndrome" and a symbol of integrity and compassion. The
novel received mixed reviews initially but was successful with the public. It
delves into the psychological lives of its characters and tackles issues such
as Evangelicalism and British imperialism. Symbolism is prevalent throughout
the novel, with locations and events representing deeper meanings. The novel
also addresses themes of antitheatricality, sincerity, and the role of clergy
in society. The connection between Mansfield Park and slavery is alluded to,
with the estate being built on the proceeds of a slave plantation. Critics
have debated Austen's stance on slavery, with some arguing that she was an
apologist while others believe she opposed it. The novel is seen as a moral
dialogue, with conflicting aspects of Austen's own personality represented by
the characters of Fanny and Mary Crawford.
This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each
chapter.
\- Reading time of the complete text: about 15 hours
\- Reading time of the summarized text: 42 minutes
"Mansfield Park" is a novel by Jane Austen that follows the story of Fanny
Price, a young girl sent to live with her wealthy relatives. The novel
explores themes of love, jealousy, and morality. Fanny's character is often
criticized for being timid and priggish, but she is also seen as a study of
the "battered-child syndrome" and a symbol of integrity and compassion. The
novel received mixed reviews initially but was successful with the public. It
delves into the psychological lives of its characters and tackles issues such
as Evangelicalism and British imperialism. Symbolism is prevalent throughout
the novel, with locations and events representing deeper meanings. The novel
also addresses themes of antitheatricality, sincerity, and the role of clergy
in society. The connection between Mansfield Park and slavery is alluded to,
with the estate being built on the proceeds of a slave plantation. Critics
have debated Austen's stance on slavery, with some arguing that she was an
apologist while others believe she opposed it. The novel is seen as a moral
dialogue, with conflicting aspects of Austen's own personality represented by
the characters of Fanny and Mary Crawford.
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