Austen’s work, written when she was only 16, comprised a mere 20 pages, while Dickens ’s was far more substantial. THIS book’s title is misleading: it is not a collaborative history written by two doyens of 19th-century English literature, but rather the entire text of The History of England from the Reign of Henry I to IV, to the Death of Charles I by Jane Austen, and an excerpt from Charles Dickens ’s A Child’s History of England. Books, this classic treasure is a must-read for collectors of Austen’s work and fans of English history. This satirical volume’s contents includes: This lively book mocks historians with outrageous characters and deliciously naughty intelligence. The History of England gives a humorous account of the country’s well-known kings and queens, and is complete with Austen’s original spelling quirks.ĭescribing herself as a ‘partial, prejudiced and ignorant historian’, Austen uses a light-hearted tone to parody the dry history books popularly seen in schools. In this mischievous satire on school history books, Austen’s delightful juvinilia highlights her dry wit and advanced talent for writing. Written by Jane Austen aged 15, this is a topic she studied when she was a child. First published in 1791, The History of England is a refreshingly witty, classic account of England’s royal reigns from Henry IV through to Charles I.
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