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Lady Susan is an epistolary novella by Jane Austen, possibly written in 1794 but not published until 1871. This early complete work, which the author never submitted for publication, describes the schemes of the title character. Synopsis.
Feb 6, 2014 · Lady Susan. Jane Austen, R.W. Chapman (Editor) 3.65. 47,374 ratings5,326 reviews. Beautiful, flirtatious, and recently widowed, Lady Susan Vernon seeks an advantageous second marriage for herself, while attempting to push her daughter into a dismal match.
Lady Susan (the novella’s titular character and antagonist) is cunning, actively cruel, and seductive; in Austen’s other work, this would have earned her a severe punishment. For instance, in Mansfield Park , Maria Bertram, a married woman, has an affair with another man, and as punishment, she’s exiled from society.
In a letter, the poor, recently widowed Lady Susan Vernon invites herself to stay at Churchill, the estate of her brother-in-law, Charles Vernon, and her sister-in-law, Catherine Vernon.
Jun 1, 1997 · This work centers around Lady Susan Vernon, a cunning and attractive widow who employs her charms in various social circles while managing complicated family dynamics, particularly with her daughter and her attempts to secure her future by marrying her off.
Lady Susan had received a line from him by that day’s post, informing her that Miss Summers had absolutely refused to allow of Miss Vernon’s continuance in her academy; we were therefore prepared for her arrival, and expected them impatiently the whole evening.
Dec 1, 2020 · Lady Susan (1871) is a novel by English author Jane Austen. Originally written in 1794—making it one of Austen’s earliest complete works— Lady Susan was published posthumously and has...
