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“I have never yet found that the advice of a Sister could prevent a young Man's being in love if he chose it.”

Quote by Jane Austen

Book:Collected Works (Complete Editions: Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, ...)

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Collected Works (Complete Editions: Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, ...)

The Collected Works (Complete Editions) is a compilation that brings together several renowned novels, including Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, and Mansfield Park. This collection offers readers the opportunity to explore the author's most celebrated works in a single, comprehensive volume. more

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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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