# Love and Freindship \[sic\]

By Jane Austen.

"Love and Freindship" \[sic\] by Jane Austen is a juvenile story written in 1790. Composed when Austen was just fourteen years old, this epistolary tale brilliantly parodies the romantic novels of sensibility popular in her era. Through letters from the heroine Laura, Austen lampoons the absurd conventions of sentimental fiction—fainting spells, wild coincidences, and exaggerated emotions. The story follows Laura's whirlwind marriage, unlikely family reunions, and dramatic misfortunes, showcasing the sharp wit that would define Austen's later masterpieces. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Subjects: Essays; Epistolary fiction; England -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction

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## Audiobooks of it

- [Love and Freindship](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/1435) by Jane Austen (1 h 10 min, English)
- [Lesley Castle (Dramatic Reading)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/16809) by Jane Austen (1 h 14 min, English)
- [Collection of Letters (Dramatic Reading)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/17309) by Jane Austen (49 min, English)
- [Love and Freindship (Dramatic Reading)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/18468) by Jane Austen (1 h 24 min, English)

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