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Love and Friendship

Jane Austen
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Love and Friendship

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2006

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Jane Austen

Love and Friendship

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

90

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

Humor
Setting

England • Late 18th Century

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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Super Short Summary

Love and Friendship is an epistolary novella written by Jane Austen. Through a series of letters, readers follow individuals navigating comedic and satirical scenarios involving romantic entanglements and friendship. The story often highlights youthful impulsiveness and the melodrama of relationships, showcasing Austen's early exploration of themes she would later develop in her major works.

Humorous

Romantic

Mysterious

Playful

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.6

10,125 ratings

51%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Love and Friendship by Jane Austen is lauded for its wit and satirical edge, showcasing Austen's early talent in humor and irony. Critics appreciate its playful exploration of romantic conventions, though some note a lack of depth common in her later works. Its episodic structure is both praised for creativity and critiqued for disjointedness.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Love and Friendship?

A reader who enjoys Love and Friendship by Jane Austen likely appreciates satire, humor, and romantic intrigue. Fans of Pride and Prejudice by Austen or Sense and Sensibility will relish its youthful exuberance. Ideal for those drawn to witty commentary on society and human folly reminiscent of works by Oscar Wilde.

3.6

10,125 ratings

51%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

90

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

Humor
Setting

England • Late 18th Century

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13+ years

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