Austen / Grawe Jane Austen: Three Novels in One (3in1-Bundle). Emma, Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility

1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-3-15-962381-8
Verlag: Reclam Verlag
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, Deutsch, 1290 Seiten

Reihe: Reclam Taschenbuch

Three novels in one e-book. Discover the elegance of Jane Austen's world with this wonderful collection, featuring Emma, Pride and Prejudice, and Sense and Sensibility. These cherished novels offer a window into the refined manners and complex romances of Regency England, where wit and wisdom intertwine with societal intrigue and heartfelt emotion. Each story brings to life Austen's inimitable charm and keen insight into the human character, revealing themes of love, pride, and self-discovery that resonate just as deeply today. A perfect addition to any library and for fans of classic literature, this collection celebrates Austen's most beloved works. Emma: Jane Austen's Emma introduces the imperfect heroine, a woman who delights in meddling in the romantic lives of others, leading to unexpected consequences. Set in Georgian England, this novel, full of evening balls, park walks, and witty dialogue, astutely and humorously explores the world of Emma Woodhouse, young, beautiful and highly respected, who cannot keep her hands off matchmaking, despite the warnings from her friend Mr. Knightley. Often regarded as Austen's most flawless work, Emma remains a brilliant exploration of relationships. Pride and Prejudice: Pride and Prejudice is a beloved story about social expectations, misunderstandings, and love. With a blend of irony and subtle humor, Austen narrates the evolving relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy, who initially hide their true feelings behind pride and prejudice. As they misjudge, challenge, and transform each other, the novel explores the quest for happiness and self-discovery within a society of rigid social norms. A timeless romantic tale and Austen's probably most popular work. Sense and Sensibility: Set in 18th century rural England, the novel follows the two sisters Elinor and Marianne, who face misunderstandings and prejudices after their father's death. Marianne, impulsive and passionate, falls for the unsuitable John Willoughby, while Elinor, composed and reserved, conceals her own heartbreak. Through their parallel experiences, they learn that blending sense with sensibility is essential for finding happiness in a society ruled by status and money.

Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the most important writers of all time and her major works are among the great classics of English literature. Her work often centres on the turmoil of young ladies from the upper rural middle classes who are torn between the expectations of the aristocracy and their own idea of happiness. Manuela Inusa, geb. 1981, wollte schon früh Schriftstellerin werden. Die ausgebildete Fremdsprachenkorrespondentin begann ihre Karriere im Selfpublishing, bevor sie sich kurz vor ihrem dreißigsten Geburtstag entschloss, ihre Autorenträume zu verwirklichen. Nach Erfolgen im Selfpublishing erscheinen ihre aktuellen Romane bei Blanvalet, darunter Jane Austen bleibt zum Frühstück. Zahlreiche ihrer Bücher erreichten die Bestsellerliste; 2023 wurde sie mit der »Silbernen Feder« ausgezeichnet. Nicola Steiner, geb. 1973, ist Kulturjournalistin und Moderatorin. Nach ihrem Studium in Passau arbeitete sie zunächst bei den Verlagen Hanser, Schöffling & Co. und einem Kulturmagazin, bevor sie 2008 sie zum Schweizer Fernsehen SRF wechselte, wo sie von 2014 bis 2023 den »Literaturclub« moderierte. Seit 2023 leitet sie das Zürcher Literaturhaus und ist Co-Geschäftsführerin der Museumsgesellschaft Zürich. Regina Meißner, geb. 1993, entdeckte durch ihre lesebegeisterten Eltern früh die Liebe zur Literatur und zum Schreiben eigener Geschichten. Nach dem Abitur studierte sie Deutsch und Englisch und arbeitet als Produkt- und Social-Media-Managerin in einem Medienunternehmen. Sie liest und schreibt leidenschaftlich gern; ihre Romane erschienen u. a. bei Piper und Knaur.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Austen, Jane

Grawe, Christian

Weitere Mitwirkende

Rader, Meghann

Grawe, Christian

Grawe, Ursula

Leseproben

Volume II

Chapter 1

Emma and Harriet had been walking together one morning, and, in Emma’s opinion, been talking enough of Mr. Elton for that day. She could not think that Harriet’s solace or her own sins required more; and she was therefore industriously getting rid of the subject as they returned; – but it burst out again when she thought she had succeeded, and after speaking some time of what the poor must suffer in winter, and receiving no other answer than a very plaintive – “Mr. Elton is so good to the poor!” she found something else must be done.

They were just approaching the house where lived Mrs. and Miss Bates. She determined to call upon them and seek safety in numbers. There was always sufficient reason for such an attention; Mrs. and Miss Bates loved to be called on, and she knew she was considered by the very few who presumed ever to see imperfection in her, as rather negligent in that respect, and as not contributing what she ought to the stock of their scanty comforts.

She had had many a hint from Mr. Knightley and some from her own heart, as to her deficiency – but none were equal to counteract the persuasion of its being very disagreeable, – a waste of time – tiresome women – and all the horror of being in danger of falling in with the second-rate and third-rate of Highbury, who were calling on them for ever, and therefore she seldom went near them. But now she made the sudden resolution of not passing their door without going in – observing, as she proposed it to Harriet, that, as well as she could calculate, they were just now quite safe from any letter from Jane Fairfax.

The house belonged to people in business. Mrs. and Miss Bates occupied the drawing-room floor; and there, in the very moderate-sized apartment, which was everything to them, the visitors were most cordially and even gratefully welcomed; the quiet neat old lady, who with her knitting was seated in the warmest corner, wanting even to give up her place to Miss Woodhouse, and her more active, talking daughter, almost ready to overpower them with care and kindness, thanks for their visit, solicitude for their shoes, anxious enquiries after Mr. Woodhouse’s health, cheerful communications about her mothers, and sweet-cake from the beaufet – “Mrs. Cole had just been there, just called in for ten minutes, and had been so good as to sit an hour with them, and had taken a piece of cake and been so kind as to say she liked it very much; and, therefore, she hoped Miss Woodhouse and Miss Smith would do them the favour to eat a piece too.”

The mention of the Coles was sure to be followed by that of Mr. Elton. There was intimacy between them, and Mr. Cole had heard from Mr. Elton since his going away. Emma knew what was coming; they must have the letter over again, and settle how long he had been gone, and how much he was engaged in company, and what a favourite he was wherever he went, and how full the Master of the Ceremonies’ ball had been; and she went through it very well, with all the interest and all the commendation that could be requisite, and always putting forward to prevent Harriet’s being obliged to say a word.

This she had been prepared for when she entered the house; but meant, having once talked him handsomely over, to be no farther incommoded by any troublesome topic, and to wander at large amongst all the Mistresses and Misses of Highbury, and their card-parties. She had not been prepared to have Jane Fairfax succeed Mr. Elton; but he was actually hurried off by Miss Bates, she jumped away from him at last abruptly to the Coles, to usher in a letter from her niece.

“Oh! yes – Mr. Elton, I understood – certainly as to dancing – Mrs. Cole was telling me that dancing at the rooms at Bath was – Mrs. Cole was so kind as to sit some time with us, talking of Jane; for as soon as she came in, she began enquiring after her, Jane is so very great a favourite there. Whenever she is with us, Mrs. Cole does not know how to show her kindness enough; and I must say that Jane deserves it as much as anybody can. And so she began enquiring after her directly, saying, ‘I know you cannot have heard from Jane lately, because it is not her time for writing;’ and when I immediately said, ‘But indeed we have, we had a letter this very morning,’ I do not know that I ever saw anybody more surprised. ‘Have you, upon your honour?’ said she; ‘well, that is quite unexpected. Do let me hear what she says.’”

Emma’s politeness was at hand directly, to say, with smiling interest –

“Have you heard from Miss Fairfax so lately? I am extremely happy. I hope she is well?”

“Thank you. You are so kind!” replied the happily deceived aunt, while eagerly hunting for the letter. – “Oh! here it is. I was sure it could not be far off; but I had put my huswife upon it, you see, without being aware, and so it was quite hid, but I had it in my hand so very lately that I was almost sure it must be on the table. I was reading it to Mrs. Cole, and since she went away, I was reading it again to my mother, for it is such a pleasure to her – a letter from Jane – that she can never hear it often enough; so I knew it could not be far off, and here it is, only just under my huswife – and since you are so kind as to wish to hear what she says; – but, first of all, I really must, in justice to Jane, apologize for her writing so short a letter – only two pages you see – hardly two – and in general she fills the whole paper and crosses half. My mother often wonders that I can make it out so well. She often says, when the letter is first opened, ‘Well, Hetty, now I think you will be put to it to make out all that checker-work’ – don’t you, ma’am? – And then I tell her, I am sure she would contrive to make it out herself, if she had nobody to do it for her – every word of it – I am sure she would pore over it till she had made out every word. And, indeed, though my mothers eyes are not so good as they were, she can see amazingly well still, thank God! with the help of spectacles. It is such a blessing! My mothers are really very good indeed. Jane often says, when she is here, ‘I am sure, grandmama, you must have had very strong eyes to see as you do – and so much fine work as you have done too! – I only wish my eyes may last me as well.’”

All this spoken extremely fast obliged Miss Bates to stop for breath; and Emma said something very civil about the excellence of Miss Fairfax’s handwriting.

“You are extremely kind,” replied Miss Bates, highly gratified; “you who are such a judge, and write so beautifully yourself. I am sure there is nobody’s praise that could give us so much pleasure as Miss Woodhouse’s. My mother does not hear; she is a little deaf you know. Ma’am,” addressing her, “do you hear what Miss Woodhouse is so obliging to say about Jane’s handwriting?”

And Emma had the advantage of hearing her own silly compliment repeated twice over before the good old lady could comprehend it. She was pondering, in the meanwhile, upon the possibility, without seeming very rude, of making her escape from Jane Fairfax’s letter, and had almost resolved on hurrying away directly under some slight excuse, when Miss Bates turned to her again and seized her attention.

“My mothers deafness is very trifling you see – just nothing at all. By only raising my voice, and saying anything two or three times over, she is sure to hear; but then she is used to my voice. But it is very remarkable that she should always hear Jane better than she does me. Jane speaks so distinct! However, she will not find her grandmama at all deafer than she was two years ago; which is saying a great deal at my mothers time of life – and it really is full two years, you know, since she was here. We never were so long without seeing her before, and as I was telling Mrs. Cole, we shall hardly know how to make enough of her now.”

“Are you expecting Miss Fairfax here soon?”

“Oh yes; next week.”

“Indeed! – that must be a very great pleasure.”

“Thank you. You are very kind. Yes, next week. Everybody is so surprised; and everybody says the same obliging things. I am sure she will be as happy to see her friends at Highbury, as they can be to see her. Yes, Friday or Saturday; she cannot say which, because Colonel Campbell will be wanting the carriage himself one of those days. So very good of them to send her the whole way! But they always do, you know. Oh yes, Friday or Saturday next. That is what she writes about. That is the reason of her writing out of rule, as we call it; for, in the common course, we should not have heard from her before next Tuesday or Wednesday.”

“Yes, so I imagined. I was afraid there could be little chance of my hearing anything of Miss Fairfax to-day.”

“So obliging of you! No, we should not have heard, if it had not been for this particular circumstance, of her being to come here so soon. My mother is so delighted! – for she is to be three months with us at least. Three months, she says so, positively, as I am going to have the pleasure of reading to you. The case is, you see, that the Campbells are going to Ireland. Mrs. Dixon has persuaded her father and mother to come over and see her directly. They had not intended to go over till the summer, but she is so impatient to see them...