History of England

Billed a history 'from the reign of Henry IV to Charles I by a partial, prejudiced and ignorant historian', The History of England pokes fun at the overly verbose and grand histories of Austen's day. Written when she was just fifteen, this is a comic tour de force that shows Austen's wit developing into the satirical prowess she is remembered for.

Prezentat ca o istorie ,,de la domnia lui Henric al IV-lea la Carol I de catre un istoric partial, cu prejudecati si ignorant", Istoria Angliei bate joc de istoriile excesiv de prolixe si marete ale zilei lui Austen. Scris cand avea doar cincisprezece ani, acesta este un tur de forta comic care arata inteligenta lui Austen dezvoltandu-se in talentul satiric pentru care este amintita.