Description du livre
Jane Austen for Every Day of the Year is a charming collection of 366 quotes and short passages drawn from Jane Austen's novels, with excerpts from her intimate, witty letters scattered throughout.
This book is perfect for reading or sharing and brings you passages from Jane Austen's best-loved classics alongside the lesser-known works. Packed full of witty remarks and wry observations, this is the perfect companion to inspire laughter and spark delightful conversation - a gift to treasure all year long.
Some of the most-loved quoted lines include:
'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.' Pride and Prejudice
'There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.' Emma
'Know your own happiness. You want nothing but patience - or give it a more fascinating name, call it hope.' Sense and Sensibility
Jane Austen, celebrated for her keen observations of social manners and romantic entanglements, is best known for classics such as Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility and Emma. Next year marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, and this celebratory collection - with beautiful vintage line illustrations - is the perfect gift for every Austen fan.