The Little Book of Jane Austen: A Witty Collection of Universally Acknowledged Truths (The Little Books of Literature, 4)

ISBN: 1800690231

Author: Austen, Jane

Condition: New

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen never goes out of style.Jane Austens much-loved novels vividly describe 19th-century society. But they are also timeless classics that continue to enjoy wild popularity 200 years after the authors death. Her delightfully quotable observations on love, men and women, society and class remain as relevant as they ever were. Packed full of intelligent insights, witty asides and wry observations, alongside fascinating facts about Austens remarkable life, this Little Book showcases some of the best lines ever crafted in the English language.It isnt what we say or think that defines us, but what we do. Sense and Sensibility, 1811For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbours and laugh at them in our turn? Pride and Prejudice, 1813There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart. Emma, 1815 When she wasnt writing world-class novels, Jane Austen was often brewing beer - and makes frequent reference to it in her personal letters. It was common for Regency-era families to brew beer, as untreated water was often unsafe to drink.