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“Children of the same family, the same blood, with the same first associations and habits, have some means of enjoyment in their power, which no subsequent connections can supply; and it must be by a long and unnatural estrangement, by a divorce which no subsequent connection can justify, if such precious remains of the earliest attachments are ever entirely outlived.”

Quote by Jane Austen

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Mansfield Park

Mansfield Park is a novel by Jane Austen, published in 1814. The story revolves around the protagonist Fanny Price and her experiences within the wealthy and complex Bertram family. Set in the early 19th century, the novel explores themes of social status, moral integrity, and the limitations placed on women during that time. Austen's wit and keen observation of human nature are evident throughout the narrative. more

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Jane Austen
Jane Austen

Jane Austen, born on December 16, 1775, and died on July 18, 1817, was a renowned English novelist of the 19th century. Known for her exquisite psychological portrayals and satirical humor, Austen's works mainly revolve around rural life in England, depicting the customs and interpersonal relationships of the time. Her representative works include 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Sense and Sensibility'. more

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