Experience the delightful wit and keen social observation of Jane Austen in the lesser-known, yet charmingly hilarious, juvenilia, "Love and Freindship." Yes, that's not a typo - Austen intentionally used the archaic spelling to embody the young and naive voice of the story's narrator. "Love and Freindship" is a collection of letters penned by Austen in her teenage years. The work brims with youthful imagination and Austen's unique sense of humor. In the narrative, Austen cleverly parodies the romantic novels of her time, presenting a tale of two friends who pursue their romantic interests with an endearing lack of self-awareness and an overabundance of sentimentality. This edition of "Love and Freindship" allows readers to witness the early creativity that would ultimately blossom into the literary genius behind classics like "Pride and Prejudice" and "Emma." It's a must-read for Austen enthusiasts and those who appreciate light-hearted satire. Jane Austen (1775-1817) was born in Hampshire, England, to George Austen, a rector, and his wife, Cassandra. Her novels include Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814), Emma (1815), and N orthanger Abbey and Persuasion , published together posthumously in 1818. A short epistolary novella, Lady Susan , and another unfinished work, The Watsons , were publish posthumously in 1871, and a final unfinished novel, Sanditon , was eventually published in 1925. Her works are considered to be among the finest examples of early 19th century British literature, hallmarks of the transitionto 19th century literary realism.