Mansfield Park

6W Jane Austen. London: Richard Edward King, ca. 1899.

Notes

Mansfield Park, first published in 1814, is one of the major novels by Jane Austen and presents a thoughtful exploration of morality, social responsibility, and personal character in early nineteenth-century England. The story follows Fanny Price, a young girl of modest background who is raised by wealthy relatives at the estate of Mansfield Park. Quiet and observant, Fanny grows up amid complex family dynamics and shifting social expectations, ultimately revealing a strong sense of integrity and principle as those around her struggle with vanity, ambition, and romantic entanglements. Through Fanny’s perspective, Austen examines themes of duty, virtue, and the influence of wealth and status within the structured world of Regency society.

Jane Austen (1775–1817) remains one of the most admired authors in English literature, known for her keen social insight, subtle humor, and memorable characters. Her novels—including Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Emma—offer enduring portraits of manners and morality within the society of her time. Mansfield Park continues to be valued for its nuanced portrayal of character and its thoughtful engagement with questions of ethics and social order. Editions of the novel that have survived for more than a century possess a particular appeal to collectors and readers alike, offering not only a connection to Austen’s timeless narrative but also a tangible link to the long history of readers who have engaged with her work over generations.

Description

Red canvas binding with black illustration on upper board and spine. Gilt label on spine and upper board with black lettering within. Ownership pastedown to preliminary fly leaf and inscription to interior endpaper. Blue ink stamp on title page of Bath. Illustrated frontispiece. Browning to interior pages. Fine condition.