Synopses & Reviews
The perfect gift book for Austen lovers who want more, The Jane Austen Companion to Life is full of Austen's most honest thoughts on life, from practical to lighthearted to philosophic, such as:
It is well to have as many holds upon happiness as possible. from Northanger Abbey
Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because there is no hope of a cure. Mary Crawford, Mansfield Park
There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort. Mrs. Elton, Emma
Includes beautiful original four-color illustrations created by well-known illustrators of the time Charles Edmund Brock and his brother, Henry Matthew Brock.
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The Jane Austen Companion to Life is full of Austen's most honest thoughts on life, from practical to lighthearted to philosophic.
Synopsis
For Reading Jane Austen, to those who love her, is like mounting with wings as eagles: we cannot tire.
-G.B. Stern
Original watercolor illustrations from Jane Austen's novels accompany a splendid array of quotes in this companion book about the real life, memorable characters, and charming wit of Jane Austen. A great gift for any fan-new or lifelong-of this most beloved author.
Synopsis
Original watercolor illustrations from Jane Austen's novels accompany a splendid array of quotes in this companion book about the real life, memorable characters, and charming wit of Jane Austen.