Mansfield Park

Fanny Price, raised as an outsider among her wealthy cousins at Mansfield Park, faces a turning point when her uncle departs for Antigua. The arrival of the charming Crawford siblings introduces a world of flirtation and theatricality, leading to a moral crisis. This edition explores the novel's darker themes, questioning traditional values of stability and faithfulness. Kathryn Sutherland's introduction provides a post-colonial lens on the family's ties to slavery, offering fresh insights into the narrative's complexities.