"Mansfield Park" is Jane Austen's third published novel, first appearing in 1814. This Everyman Paperback edition, published in 1963 by J.M. Dent and Sons Ltd., features an insightful introduction by Mary Lascelles and a distinctive cover illustration by Dodie Masterman. The narrative follows Fanny Price, a young girl from a modest background who is sent to live with her wealthy relatives at Mansfield Park. As Fanny grows up, she navigates complex relationships, social expectations, and moral dilemmas, ultimately finding her place in a society marked by class distinctions and personal ambitions. Austen's nuanced characterizations and keen observations of 19th-century English society make this novel a timeless classic.
