The Wit and Wisdom of Jane Austen: A Treasure Trove of 175 Quips from a Beloved Writer
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Wit and Wisdom of Jane Austen: A Treasure Trove of 175 Quips from a Beloved Writer
By (Author) Jane Austen
Edited by Joelle Herr
HarperCollins Focus
Cider Mill Press Book Publishers LLC
1st November 2017
21st February 2017
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
823.7
Physical Properties
Hardback
240
Width 160mm, Height 160mm, Spine 26mm
453g
Description
A Treasure Trove of 175 QuipsBoth Witty and WisefromBeloved Writer Jane Austen!
Wisdom is better than wit, and in the long run will certainly have the laugh on her side.Jane Austen to Fanny Austen, 1814
No wiser or wittier words have been spoken than by one of the worlds most celebrated writers, Jane Austen. Nor have her words ever beenpresented in such an elegant and thoughtful fashion than in this lovely collection.Covering the timeless topics of happiness, family, fashion, beauty, human nature, society, and, of course, love and marriage, each quip has been curated from Austens novels and private letters. Complementing Janes words are more than fifty delightful 1890s illustrations from her works, resulting in the perfect gift for Janeites, aspiring writers, and anyone in pursuit of wit and wisdom.
Author Bio
Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist whose work centred on social commentary and realism. Her works of romantic fiction are set among the landed gentry, and she is one of the most widely read writers in English literature.
