The Wisdom of Jane Austen

The Wisdom of Jane Austen
Author: Shawna Mullen
Publisher: Citadel Press
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2003
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9780806525075

A collection of quotes and excerpts from such works of literature as Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Mansfield Park, and Persuasion provides insight into Austen's humor, intelligence, and independent spirit regarding such topics as courtship, friendship, and men. Original.

What Would Jane Do?

What Would Jane Do?
Author: Potter Gift
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-09-09
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 080418562X

Jane Austen always knows the right thing to say. With this pocket-sized collection of quotes from her novels and letters, you too can have a quip for every situation. • Each page offers a beloved quote from Austen and its source. • Give yourself the gift of Austen’s wit and wisdom or share your favorite insights with friends and fellow Jane-ites. • Beautifully bound and decorated with a ribbon bookmark to keep your place and mark your favorites.

Jane Austen's Little Book of Wisdom

Jane Austen's Little Book of Wisdom
Author: Jane Austen
Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2023-03-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1612834884

The ultimate companion for the Jane Austen fan filled with her penetrating insights and humor on life, love, and death. “A valuable resource for any Austen lover to use for quick reference or to read through.” —Library Journal Jane Austen is one of the most popular female writers in history, best known for her stories of love, loss, and hope, which are cleverly intertwined with her witty insights into the traits and expectations of English Georgian society. Here, in this stunning little book, you will be able to read hundreds of individual quotes from her famous works—from Pride and Prejudice and Emma to Persuasion and Sense and Sensibility—each prompting an emotional response, thoughtful musing, or even a little snigger at the wise and shrewd perceptions that Austen had of the world around her. Utterly charming and very profound, fans of Jane Austen can revel in these much-loved quotes, while a new audience will be introduced to the joys that her books have provided since their publication many years ago. With each chapter focusing on a different theme—from Love & Longing to Female Strength—this gorgeous gift book is the perfect compilation of Austen’s funny, moving, and thought-provoking words. Content of themes: Love & Longing Friendship Society Female Strength Life & Death Faith Art & Literature “The wit of Jane Austen has for a partner the perfection of her taste.” —Virginia Woolf

Jane Austen's Universal Truths

Jane Austen's Universal Truths
Author: Susan Hart-Byers
Publisher: Portico
Total Pages: 123
Release: 2021-09-02
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1911622757

The enduring appeal of Jane Austen’s fiction is captured in this pocket-sized collection of quotations taken from her celebrated works. The novels of Jane Austen are famed for their ability to perfectly convey the nuances of social interactions in the Regency period. Perhaps what makes the books still so popular is just how recognisable the social situations and character types of two hundred years ago are today. Well-known for her humour, Jane Austen’s Universal Truths is a collection of some of Austen’s most choice and wry observations. Featuring witticisms on love and marriage, the battle of the sexes, town and country and moral duty, and dipping into all of Jane Austen’s six published novels, this collection will delight fans and is the perfect breakdown to introduce a classic author to a new audience. The universal truths are accompanied by illustrations from celebrated artist Polly Fern.

The Wisdom of Jane Austen

The Wisdom of Jane Austen
Author: Shawna Mullen
Publisher: Citadel Press
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2018-07-31
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0806540036

The men and women who shaped our world—in their own words. The Wisdom Library invites you on a journey through the lives and works of the world’s greatest thinkers and leaders. Compiled by scholars, this series presents excerpts from the most important and revealing writings of the most remarkable minds of all time. THE WISDOM OF JANE AUSTEN “Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility.” Few novelists are as beloved as Jane Austen. For more than 150 years, her books have been read and reread by fans who cherish her satirical wit and acute insight, and modern generations have discovered her irresistible characters through film and television adaptations. Though rooted in the social mores of the early nineteenth century, Jane Austen’s works are timelessly appealing, and her observations remain surprisingly relevant in our very different times. The Wisdom of Jane Austen gleans nuggets of advice—alternately reflective and savagely witty—from her impressive literary legacy and correspondence, revealing her views on subjects as diverse as love, marriage, education, fashion, friendship, pride, poverty, success, sense, and of course, sensibility. This collection of gems reveals the very essence of Jane Austen—delightfully, abundantly wise.

The Wicked Wit of Jane Austen

The Wicked Wit of Jane Austen
Author: Dominique Enright
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2011-06-30
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 184317684X

The Wicked Wit of Jane Austen is a charming tribute to a writer whose work will resonate for centuries to come.

The Little Book of Jane Austen

The Little Book of Jane Austen
Author: Jane Austen
Publisher: Little Book Of
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2021-07-06
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781800690233

Quotes, facts, wit & wisdom in a fun-filled format