Jane Austen’s Little Book of Wisdom
eBook - ePub

Jane Austen’s Little Book of Wisdom

Words on Love, Life, Society and Literature

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  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Jane Austen’s Little Book of Wisdom

Words on Love, Life, Society and Literature

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About this book

Jane Austen's Little Book of Wisdom offers more than 300 bite-size quotes of inspiration and wisdom from one of the greatest females writer's in the English language.

Jane Austen is one of the most celebrated female writers in history, best known for her novels about love, life, friendship and faith, all set upon the backdrop of English Georgian society.

Here, in one concise volume, are over 300 quotes from her famous works – from Pride and Prejudice to Emma – and from her personal letters. With each chapter focussing on a different theme – from Love & Longing to Female Strength – this gorgeous gift book is the perfect compilation of witty, moving, and thought-provoking words from one of the best-loved writers of the 19th century.

A perfect addition to this 'Little Book' series, Jane Austen's Little Book of Wisdom follows on from, C.S. Lewis's Little Book of Wisdom and Shakespeare's Little Book of Wisdom.

Information

Publisher
William Collins
Year
2023
Print ISBN
9780008555146
eBook ISBN
9780008567682
Topic
Literature
Subtopic
Ancient & Classical Literary Collections
Index
Literature

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Note to Readers
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Epigraph
  6. Contents
  7. Introduction
  8. PART ONE: Love & Longing
  9. PART TWO: Friendship
  10. PART THREE: Home & Society
  11. PART FOUR: On Being a Woman
  12. PART FIVE: Life, Death, and Spirituality
  13. PART SIX: The Arts, Intellect, and Nature
  14. PART SEVEN: Good Manners, Virtue, and Vice
  15. PART EIGHT: A Philosophy of Life
  16. The Complete Works of Jane Austen
  17. About the Compiler
  18. Other titles in the Little Book of Wisdom series:
  19. About the Publisher

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