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Juvenilia: Volume II - Wit Satire and Youthful Brilliance from Literature's Brightest Mind - cover

Juvenilia: Volume II - Wit Satire and Youthful Brilliance from Literature's Brightest Mind

Jane Austen, Zenith Golden Quill

Publisher: Zenith Golden Quill

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Summary

Before the world met Elizabeth Bennet or Emma Woodhouse, Jane Austen was already delighting readers—with her pen and her punchlines.

Juvenilia: Volume II continues the journey through Jane Austen's earliest writings, capturing the playful genius of her teenage years. These works—ranging from mock histories to spirited short tales—showcase a youthful Austen experimenting boldly with style, form, and storytelling long before her name became literary legend.

From sharp satire to clever character sketches, these pieces offer insight into the mind of a girl destined to become one of history's most beloved novelists. This illustrated and annotated edition enriches the reading experience with context, commentary, and period-inspired artwork.

"A lively window into the growing voice of a future master." — The Times Literary Supplement
"These early works sparkle with the same wit and irony that would define Austen's mature novels." — Literary Review

Click Buy Now and discover Jane Austen in her most mischievous, imaginative, and fearless form.
Available since: 05/14/2025.
Print length: 146 pages.

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