Mansfield Park (version 2)
by Jane Austen
In Jane Austens Mansfield Park, we follow the poignant journey of Fanny Price, the neglected daughter of a poor family. Married against her familys wishes, her mother, Mrs. Price, struggles to provide for her growing family and turns to her wealthy relatives for support. Sir Thomas Bertram, her brother-in-law, steps in to help, taking ten-year-old Fanny into his home to live alongside his own children. As Fanny navigates the complexities of social class, family loyalty, and personal growth, her story unfolds with rich themes of love, morality, and the pursuit of happiness. (Summary by Karen Savage, text from Mansfield Park)
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In Jane Austens Mansfield Park, we follow the poignant journey of Fanny Price, the neglected daughter of a poor family. Married against her familys wishes, her mother, Mrs. Price, struggles to provide for her growing family and turns to her wealthy relatives for support. Sir Thomas Bertram, her brother-in-law, steps in to help, taking ten-year-old Fanny into his home to live alongside his own children. As Fanny navigates the complexities of social class, family loyalty, and personal growth, her story unfolds with rich themes of love, morality, and the pursuit of happiness. (Summary by Karen Savage, text from Mansfield Park)
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