{"title":"New Arrivals","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"jane-eyre-wordsworth-luxe","title":"Jane Eyre - Wordsworth Luxe Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eJane Eyre: A Journey of Resilience, Independence, and Passion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eCharlotte Brontë's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eJane Eyre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e, first published in 1847 under the pseudonym Currer Bell, is a seminal work of English literature and a powerful example of the Gothic novel. It is a compelling first-person narrative that traces the arduous journey of its eponymous heroine from a neglected orphan to an independent woman, exploring themes of social class, morality, religion, love, and the search for personal autonomy. 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Jane frequently hears strange laughter and unsettling noises emanating from the third floor, and a series of disturbing incidents occur, including a mysterious fire in Rochester's room and an attack on a guest. These events hint at a dark secret hidden within the grand house, creating an atmosphere of suspense and foreboding that is characteristic of the Gothic genre. Despite these unsettling occurrences, Jane's affection for Rochester deepens, and he eventually proposes marriage, much to Jane's joyous surprise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eHowever, on the very day of their wedding, a shocking truth is revealed: Rochester is already married. His wife, Bertha Mason, is still alive but has been confined to the attic at Thornfield for years due to her violent madness. This revelation shatters Jane's dreams and challenges her deeply held moral principles. Despite her profound love for Rochester, Jane cannot compromise her integrity by becoming his mistress. Driven by her conscience and a fierce commitment to self-respect, she makes the agonizing decision to flee Thornfield, penniless and alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eJane's subsequent journey leads her to the remote Moor House, where she is taken in by the Rivers family: the stern but principled clergyman St. John, and his sisters Diana and Mary. She discovers that they are, in fact, her cousins, and that she has inherited a fortune from a deceased uncle. St. John proposes marriage, urging her to join him as a missionary in India, appealing to her sense of duty rather than love. 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More than just a festive tale, it is a profound exploration of human nature, societal responsibility, and the transformative power of compassion. From its initial publication, this novel resonated deeply with a Victorian audience grappling with social inequality and the true meaning of Christmas, and its message continues to echo powerfully through the centuries, making it an indispensable part of the Wordsworth Luxe Edition of classic novels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eAt the heart of the story is Ebenezer Scrooge, a character whose name has become synonymous with avarice and misanthropy. A cold, hard-hearted financier, Scrooge despises Christmas, viewing it as nothing but \"humbug.\" His life is defined by profit and isolation; he treats his overworked clerk, Bob Cratchit, with contempt, rebuffs his cheerful nephew Fred's invitations, and dismisses the plight of the poor with callous indifference. 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Her intricate narrative structure, shifting perspectives and philosophical undercurrents create a timeless and deeply unsettling story that continues to resonate with readers and scholars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Classic Novels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56906597564760,"sku":"9781840229264","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/4176\/0600\/files\/Frankenstein_Empress_1.png?v=1773490016"},{"product_id":"jane-eyre-wordsworth-empress","title":"Jane Eyre - Wordsworth Empress","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eWith a focus on bold storytelling, emotional intensity and female experience, this collection celebrates gothic fiction written by women, for women. This vision is further realised through the inclusion of newly commissioned forewords for each title, offering fresh insight and opening up new perspectives for the modern reader. Dark, romantic and unapologetically timeless, the Empress Collection invites a new generation of readers to rediscover these classics through a striking, contemporary lens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharlotte Brontë’s \u003cem\u003eJane Eyre\u003c\/em\u003e, first published in 1847 under the name Currer Bell, remains one of the most beloved and influential novels in English literature. Blending Gothic atmosphere with social criticism and a deeply personal narrative voice, it follows the life of a young woman determined to claim her independence, dignity and emotional truth in a world that often denies her all three. Its powerful themes, unforgettable characters and moral complexity have secured its place as a cornerstone of the Heritage Collection of classic novels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe novel is told entirely from the perspective of Jane Eyre, whose quiet strength and unwavering sense of justice guide the reader through each stage of her life. Orphaned as a child and raised by her cruel aunt, Mrs Reed, Jane endures neglect and emotional hardship before being sent to Lowood School. There she faces further suffering under the harsh regime of Mr Brocklehurst, yet she also discovers friendship, education and the first glimmers of self worth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a young woman, Jane becomes governess at Thornfield Hall, a grand yet mysterious estate owned by the enigmatic Mr Rochester. Their relationship grows from wary curiosity to profound affection, marked by wit, intellectual equality and a shared sense of loneliness. Yet Thornfield harbours a secret that threatens to destroy their future. On the very eve of their marriage, Jane learns the truth about Rochester’s past, forcing her to choose between her love for him and her own moral integrity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJane’s flight from Thornfield leads her into poverty, illness and near death, but also to unexpected kindness and a new sense of belonging with the Rivers family. St John Rivers, austere and driven by religious duty, offers her a life of service and respectability, yet Jane’s heart remains unsettled. Guided by an inner voice that refuses to be silenced, she returns to Thornfield, only to find it in ruins and Rochester blinded and broken after a devastating fire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir reunion, tender and deeply moving, brings the novel to its emotional resolution. Jane, now confident in her own worth and independence, chooses a life with Rochester on her own terms. Their love, tested by suffering and strengthened by mutual respect, becomes a testament to the novel’s central belief that true fulfilment arises from the harmony of passion, principle and self respect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eJane Eyre\u003c\/em\u003e is far more than a romance. It is a powerful exploration of identity, morality, class, gender and the longing for both freedom and belonging. Brontë’s vivid settings, from the bleak moors to the shadowed corridors of Thornfield, mirror Jane’s emotional landscape, while her intimate narrative voice invites readers into the depths of her conscience. The result is a timeless and compelling story that continues to inspire, challenge and captivate readers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Classic Novels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56906604806488,"sku":"9781840229219","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/4176\/0600\/files\/JaneEyreEmpress1.png?v=1773490591"},{"product_id":"jane-austens-set-of-six","title":"Jane Austen's Set of Six","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSix of Jane Austen's classic novels in one collection including:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eEmma (New Cover)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eMansfield Park (New Cover)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eNorthanger Abbey (New Cover)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePersuasion (Green Cover)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLove and Friendship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"--animation-duration: 400ms; --fade-animation-function: linear; animation: 0s ease 0s 1 normal none running none; appearance: none; background: none 0% 0% \/ auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border: 0px none rgb(27, 28, 29); inset: auto; clear: none; clip: auto; color: rgb(27, 28, 29); columns: auto; contain: none; container: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; display: block; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.15 !important; font-family: 'Google Sans Text', sans-serif !important; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; interactivity: auto; isolation: auto; marker: none; mask: none; offset: normal; opacity: 1; order: 0; orphans: 2; outline: rgb(27, 28, 29) none 0px; overlay: none; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; rotate: none; rx: auto; ry: auto; scale: none; speak: normal; stroke: none; transform: none; transition: all; translate: none; visibility: visible; widows: 2; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1; margin: 0px !important 0px 0px 0px;\" dir=\"ltr\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_f7971336189f7fa7\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"animation: 0s ease 0s 1 normal none running none; appearance: none; background: none 0% 0% \/ auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border: 0px none rgb(27, 28, 29); inset: auto; clear: none; clip: auto; color: rgb(27, 28, 29); columns: auto; contain: none; container: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; display: block; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.15 !important; font-family: 'Google Sans Text', sans-serif !important; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; interactivity: auto; isolation: auto; marker: none; mask: none; offset: normal; opacity: 1; order: 0; orphans: 2; outline: rgb(27, 28, 29) none 0px; overlay: none; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; rotate: none; rx: auto; ry: auto; scale: none; speak: normal; stroke: none; transform: none; transition: all; translate: none; visibility: visible; widows: 2; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1; margin: 0px !important 0px 16px 0px;\" data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:555\"\u003eJane Austen’s new set of six major novels offer a rich tapestry of English society in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, primarily focusing on the lives and romantic pursuits of young women within the gentry class. While each story is unique, they collectively explore universal themes of love, marriage, social standing, family dynamics, and the intricate interplay between individual desires and societal expectations. Austen’s keen observations of human nature, her witty prose, and her insightful exploration of character make her works enduringly relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"animation: 0s ease 0s 1 normal none running none; appearance: none; background: none 0% 0% \/ auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border: 0px none rgb(27, 28, 29); inset: auto; clear: none; clip: auto; color: rgb(27, 28, 29); columns: auto; contain: none; container: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; display: block; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.15 !important; font-family: 'Google Sans Text', sans-serif !important; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; interactivity: auto; isolation: auto; marker: none; mask: none; offset: normal; opacity: 1; order: 0; orphans: 2; outline: rgb(27, 28, 29) none 0px; overlay: none; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; rotate: none; rx: auto; ry: auto; scale: none; speak: normal; stroke: none; transform: none; transition: all; translate: none; visibility: visible; widows: 2; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1; margin: 0px !important 0px 16px 0px;\" data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:555\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersuasion \u003c\/strong\u003efollows Anne Elliot, a gentle, intelligent and quietly resilient woman who once allowed herself to be persuaded to break off her engagement to the young naval officer Frederick Wentworth. Eight years later, Wentworth returns, now successful and admired, while Anne’s own circumstances remain constrained by her family’s vanity and financial decline. As they are drawn back into each other’s lives, both must confront the past and navigate the shifting social world of the early nineteenth century. Austen’s narrative blends emotional subtlety, social insight and a mature understanding of regret and renewal, creating a story that resonates with readers long after it ends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"animation: 0s ease 0s 1 normal none running none; appearance: none; background: none 0% 0% \/ auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border: 0px none rgb(27, 28, 29); inset: auto; clear: none; clip: auto; color: rgb(27, 28, 29); columns: auto; contain: none; container: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; display: block; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.15 !important; font-family: 'Google Sans Text', sans-serif !important; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; interactivity: auto; isolation: auto; marker: none; mask: none; offset: normal; opacity: 1; order: 0; orphans: 2; outline: rgb(27, 28, 29) none 0px; overlay: none; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; rotate: none; rx: auto; ry: auto; scale: none; speak: normal; stroke: none; transform: none; transition: all; translate: none; visibility: visible; widows: 2; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1; margin: 0px !important 0px 16px 0px;\" data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:538\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"animation: none; appearance: none; background: none; border: 0px rgb(27, 28, 29); inset: auto; clear: none; clip: auto; color: rgb(27, 28, 29); columns: auto; contain: none; container: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; display: inline; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; float: none; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 16px; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; isolation: auto; marker: none; mask: none; offset: normal; opacity: 1; order: 0; outline: rgb(27, 28, 29) 0px; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; rotate: none; rx: auto; ry: auto; scale: none; stroke: none; transform: none; transition: all; translate: none; visibility: visible; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1;\"\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e introduces us to the spirited Elizabeth Bennet and the proud Mr Darcy. Their initial animosity, fuelled by social prejudices and misunderstandings, gradually gives way to mutual respect and eventually deep affection. The novel masterfully dissects the societal pressures surrounding marriage and the importance of looking beyond superficial judgements to discover true worth. Elizabeth’s independence and Darcy’s eventual humility pave the way for a love based on genuine connection rather than social convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"animation: 0s ease 0s 1 normal none running none; appearance: none; background: none 0% 0% \/ auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border: 0px none rgb(27, 28, 29); inset: auto; clear: none; clip: auto; color: rgb(27, 28, 29); columns: auto; contain: none; container: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; display: block; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.15 !important; font-family: 'Google Sans Text', sans-serif !important; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; interactivity: auto; isolation: auto; marker: none; mask: none; offset: normal; opacity: 1; order: 0; orphans: 2; outline: rgb(27, 28, 29) none 0px; overlay: none; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; rotate: none; rx: auto; ry: auto; scale: none; speak: normal; stroke: none; transform: none; transition: all; translate: none; visibility: visible; widows: 2; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1; margin: 0px !important 0px 16px 0px;\" data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:549\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"animation: none; appearance: none; background: none; border: 0px rgb(27, 28, 29); inset: auto; clear: none; clip: auto; color: rgb(27, 28, 29); columns: auto; contain: none; container: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; display: inline; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; float: none; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 16px; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; isolation: auto; marker: none; mask: none; offset: normal; opacity: 1; order: 0; outline: rgb(27, 28, 29) 0px; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; rotate: none; rx: auto; ry: auto; scale: none; stroke: none; transform: none; transition: all; translate: none; visibility: visible; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1;\"\u003eEmma\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ecentres on the well-intentioned but often misguided Emma Woodhouse, a privileged young woman who delights in matchmaking. Her confidence in her own judgement leads to a series of comical and sometimes painful errors, particularly in her interference in the lives of Harriet Smith and others. Through her experiences, Emma learns the limitations of her understanding of social dynamics and the importance of self-awareness. The novel is a witty exploration of social circles, the dangers of presumption, and the gradual awakening of true love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"animation: 0s ease 0s 1 normal none running none; appearance: none; background: none 0% 0% \/ auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border: 0px none rgb(27, 28, 29); inset: auto; clear: none; clip: auto; color: rgb(27, 28, 29); columns: auto; contain: none; container: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; display: block; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.15 !important; font-family: 'Google Sans Text', sans-serif !important; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; interactivity: auto; isolation: auto; marker: none; mask: none; offset: normal; opacity: 1; order: 0; orphans: 2; outline: rgb(27, 28, 29) none 0px; overlay: none; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; rotate: none; rx: auto; ry: auto; scale: none; speak: normal; stroke: none; transform: none; transition: all; translate: none; visibility: visible; widows: 2; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1; margin: 0px !important 0px 16px 0px;\" data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:570\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"animation: none; appearance: none; background: none; border: 0px rgb(27, 28, 29); inset: auto; clear: none; clip: auto; color: rgb(27, 28, 29); columns: auto; contain: none; container: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; display: inline; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; float: none; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 16px; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; isolation: auto; marker: none; mask: none; offset: normal; opacity: 1; order: 0; outline: rgb(27, 28, 29) 0px; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; rotate: none; rx: auto; ry: auto; scale: none; stroke: none; transform: none; transition: all; translate: none; visibility: visible; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1;\"\u003eNorthanger Abbey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e blends social satire with elements of Gothic parody. The naive and imaginative Catherine Morland, an avid reader of Gothic novels, finds herself caught up in the social whirl of Bath and later the mysterious atmosphere of Northanger Abbey. Austen playfully critiques the excesses of Gothic fiction while also exploring the development of Catherine’s understanding of the real world and her burgeoning romance with the sensible Henry Tilney. The novel highlights the importance of distinguishing between fantasy and reality in both literature and life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"animation: 0s ease 0s 1 normal none running none; appearance: none; background: none 0% 0% \/ auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border: 0px none rgb(27, 28, 29); inset: auto; clear: none; clip: auto; color: rgb(27, 28, 29); columns: auto; contain: none; container: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; display: block; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.15 !important; font-family: 'Google Sans Text', sans-serif !important; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; interactivity: auto; isolation: auto; marker: none; mask: none; offset: normal; opacity: 1; order: 0; orphans: 2; outline: rgb(27, 28, 29) none 0px; overlay: none; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; rotate: none; rx: auto; ry: auto; scale: none; speak: normal; stroke: none; transform: none; transition: all; translate: none; visibility: visible; widows: 2; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1; margin: 0px !important 0px 16px 0px;\" data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:570\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eLove and Friendship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e (written in 1790 but published posthumously) serves as a witty and satirical send-up of the popular sentimental novels of its time, presenting the misadventures of the impulsive and highly dramatic Laura and her friend Isabella. 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