<p>In this delightfully satirical tale a young Jane Austen lets her wit run wild. Love and Friendship follows the outrageous misadventures of Laura a self-dramatizing heroine whose romantic escapades defy all logic and decorum. Written in a series of spirited letters this early work parodies the sentimental novels of Austen's time offering a hilarious glimpse into the absurdities of love friendship and youthful folly. A must-read for Austen fans this novella reveals the sharp humor and clever social commentary that would define her later masterpieces.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p>