Mansfield Park

Jane Austen

Casa editrice: CLXBX

Sinossi

Mansfield Park is a thoughtful and morally rich novel that examines love, responsibility, and social conscience in early 19th-century England. The story centers on Fanny Price, a quiet and modest young woman who is sent from her impoverished family to live with her wealthy relatives at Mansfield Park. Raised among privilege yet never fully belonging, Fanny grows up keenly observant of the people and values that surround her.

As the Bertram family and their fashionable friends become entangled in flirtation, ambition, and moral compromise, Fanny's steady principles and inner strength quietly set her apart. Though often overlooked and underestimated, she possesses a deep sense of integrity that contrasts sharply with the charm and recklessness of those around her. When temptation and scandal threaten the harmony of Mansfield Park, Fanny's character is put to the ultimate test.

With subtle irony, emotional depth, and sharp social insight, Jane Austen explores themes of duty, morality, and true affection. Mansfield Park is a compelling and introspective novel that rewards readers with its nuanced portrayal of character and its enduring reflection on what it truly means to live with honor and conviction.

Disponibile da: 10/02/2026.

Lunghezza di stampa: 552 pagine.

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