The Novellas of Jane Austen

Jane Austen is celebrated for her wit, intelligence and unforgettable characters, but her shorter works offer a fascinating glimpse of the novelist’s distinctive style in miniature. From the playful satire of Lady Susan to the unfinished brilliance of The Watsons and Sanditon, these stories reveal Austen experimenting with different voices, characters and forms.

Marriage, manners, money and social expectations are explored with the sharp observation and sparkling irony that have made Austen one of the world’s most beloved novelists. Together, these novellas provide an entertaining and illuminating portrait of an author whose work continues to delight readers.

Wordsworth Collector’s Editions are compact cloth-bound hardbacks with matching coloured end papers, embossed gold and coloured blocking to enhance their beautiful, bespoke cover illustrations.