Hugh Thomson Books

Classic fiction. Readers will love reading their favourite classics in this new Collins Classics series.

Elizabeth Bennet's early determination to dislike Mr. Darcy is a prejudice only matched by his arrogant pride.

Jane Austen, a beloved English novelist, is known for her remarkable understanding of human nature and her insights into class, money, and appearances. This book features her novels along with illustrations and pen-and-ink drawings.

The narrative evokes a picturesque journey through lush landscapes, featuring winding roads adorned with vibrant greenery and dense hedgerows. The setting paints a serene and idyllic scene, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. This vivid imagery sets the tone for a story that likely explores themes of adventure and the tranquility found in the countryside. The author's descriptive style enhances the reader's experience, making the environment a character in its own right.

Jane Austen's sparkling and witty novels continue to entrance readers today--as proven by the rapturous reception given the many film and TV adaptations of her work. Pride and Prejudice, Austen's most well-loved story, tells of Lizzy Bennet and her five sisters as they search for true love-a love Lizzy nearly loses because of pride. Fanny, of Mansfield Park, comes to live with her aunt and uncle in their elegant mansion. But she finds herself both out of place and in love with her handsome cousin Edmund. Can shy Fanny win him from the outgoing and charming Miss Crawford? Persuasion, Austen's last final novel, explores the consequences of giving in to the opinions of others, rather than following one's own heart. Delightfully illustrated with delicate line drawings.

Featuring a collection of verses from diverse sources, this reprint preserves the essence of the original 1894 edition. It showcases a variety of poetic styles and themes, reflecting the literary richness of its time. Readers can explore the lyrical beauty and cultural context of the period through these carefully selected works, making it a valuable addition for poetry enthusiasts and historians alike.

This volume features "The Story of Rosina" alongside additional verses, all presented in a faithful reprint of the original 1895 edition. The collection captures the essence of the time, showcasing lyrical storytelling and thematic depth. Readers can expect a blend of nostalgia and literary charm, reflecting the cultural context of the late 19th century.

Introduction and Notes by Professor Stephen Arkin, San Francisco University. 'Young women who have no economic or political power must attend to the serious business of contriving material security'. Jane Austen's sardonic humour lays bare the stratagems, the hypocrisy and the poignancy inherent in the struggle of two very different sisters to achieve respectability. Sense and Sensibility is a delightful comedy of manners in which the sisters Elinor and Marianne represent these two qualities. Elinor's character is one of Augustan detachment, while Marianne, a fervent disciple of the Romantic Age, learns to curb her passionate nature in the interests of survival. This book, the first of Austen's novels to be published, remains as fresh a cautionary tale today as it ever was.

When an English lord and his entire household are stranded on a desert island, a new social order based on survival skills emerges ? with comic results for master and servant.

When Rosalind is banished by her uncle, who has usurped her father's throne, she flees to the forest of Arden where her exiled father holds court. There, dressed as a boy to avoid discovery, she encounters the man she loves - now a fellow exile - and resolves to remain in disguise to test his feelings for her.