There's a reason Austen commands such an important place in the literary pantheon. She is a master at balancing high and low humor, ideals and irony, and passion and frivolity. She is the reigning queen of social satire, and just plain hilarious. The quotations and passages in this unique, artful edition are divided into six chapters, each with an ironic Austenian twist: On Eternal Love (& other financial matters…)On Grand Gestures (& other gentlemanly curiosities…)On Knowing Oneself (eventually, with great reluctance…)On the Proper Drinking of Tea (while quietly dying inside…)On the Appalling Nosiness of Neighbours (a thorough inquiry…)On Novels & Women (& other such incendiaries…) Those of you familiar with her novels will immediately guess at which passages go where. Even without the deeper context of the stories, the passages are a joy to read on their own and fun introduction to those new to her work. The settings, the personalities, the thwarted romances, the averted disasters… it’s all there. Her exquisite prose is accompanied by bold illustrations and beautiful typography. But take care, lest you discover that you are suddenly and most ardently in love with Ms. Austen, despite the better judgment of your family and peers. What will the neighbors say? View the entire Jane Austen Collection here. 3 books for $30 — Use code 3BOOKS at checkout DETAILS Pocket Edition: W 4.5 in x L 6 in 96 pages Original artwork by award-winning illustrator, Evan Robertson Softcover, FSC-certified uncoated paper with vegetable-based inks Designed and printed in the USA Published by Obvious State Cover art available HERE
