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The Wit and Wisdom of Jane Austen: Quotes from Her Novels, Letters, and Diaries

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Drawn from her world-renowned novels, private writing and extremely entertaining letters, "The Wit and Wisdom of Jane Austen" is an absorbing collection of the beloved author's insightful musings. Austen's social commentaries remain as fresh today as when first published, taking as their focus universal human traits -- romantic innocence, self-delusion, gullibility, greed, snobbery, rudeness, arrogance, and sycophancy. Featuring the best gems from "Pride and Prejudice," "Sense and Sensibilty," "Emma," "Mansfield Park," and ...

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The Wit and Wisdom of Jane Austen: Quotes from Her Novels, Letters, and Diaries 2008, Ulysses Press, Berkeley, CA

ISBN-13: 9781569756812

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