Catharine
Catharine
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
England • 1790s
1996
Adult
13-18 years
Super Short Summary
Jane Austen's "Catharine; or, the Bower" follows Catharine, a young woman whose structured life is disrupted by the influences of new acquaintances. Set in the countryside, the story explores themes of romance, friendship, and societal expectations. Austen's early work provides insight into the character development and societal observations she later perfects in her novels.
Humorous
Mysterious
Playful
Romantic
Nostalgic
Catharine, or the Bower is an unfinished novel by Jane Austen, begun in 1792 and left incomplete when she was in her late teens.
The fragment known as Catharine or Kitty is one of the earliest examples of Austen's exploration of the themes of societal expectations and courtship.
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Catharine is preserved in the Jane Austen Manuscripts collection at the British Library, highlighting its importance in the study of Austen's early development as a writer.
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Novel • Fiction
England • 1790s
1996
Adult
13-18 years
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