The Annotated Mansfield Park

From the editor of the popular Annotated Pride and Prejudice comes an annotated edition of Jane Austens Mansfield Park that makes her story of an impoverished girl living with her wealthy relatives an even more satisfying read. Here is the complete text of Austens own favorite novel with more than 2,300 annotations on facing pages, including: Explanations of historical context Citations from Austens life, letters, and other writings Definitions and clarifications Literary comments and analysis Maps of places in the novel An introduction, bibliography, and detailed chronology of events More than 225 informative illustrations Filled with fascinating details about the characters clothes, houses, and carriages, as well as background information on such relevant issues as career paths in the British navy, contemporary attitudes toward slavery, and the legal and social consequences of adultery, David M. Shapards Annotated Mansfield Park brings Austens world into richer focus.