Sanditon and Other Stories

Jane Austen's minor unfinished novel, SANDITON, is worth reading for its satirical look at pomposity, hypocrisy, and the intricacies of courtship in early 19th-century England. Austen was writing this novel during her last months, when she was seriously ill with Addison's disease; an odd but endearing characteristic of SANDITON is her satirical treatment of hypochondria. This collection also includes other minor works. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.