Sarah S. G. Frantz (Introduction)
I don't know about all these five and four star reviews. You can adore Jane Austen, but this early work of hers is far from polished or cohesive. Of course, it was never meant to be published. It seems like it was the normal ramblings of a young teenager, writing away in her journal about whatever w...
I can't say that this is one of my favorites of Austen's. It was very quick, and very short, and funny in an over-the-top way, but I find that I much prefer her subtlety. Considering how young she was when writing this though, it's pretty damn impressive. "Run mad as often as you chuse; but do not f...