Mansfield Park is a novel written by Jane Austen, first published in 1814. The story follows Fanny Price, a young girl sent to live with her wealthy relatives at Mansfield Park. As she grows up, Fanny navigates complex relationships and social dynamics, highlighting themes of morality, class, and personal integrity. The novel explores Fanny's struggles between her values and the expectations of those around her, particularly her cousins Tom, Edmund, and Mary Crawford. Through Fanny's experiences, Austen critiques the social norms of her time, emphasizing the importance of character over wealth and status.