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“Não se ama menos um lugar pelo fato de nele se ter sofrido, a menos que tenha havido apenas sofrimento, nada além de sofrimento”

Quote by Jane Austen

Work

Persuasion

In this classic work by Jane Austen, the protagonist, Anne Elliot, reflects on her past mistakes and the complexities of societal expectations. The narrative follows her journey from youthful folly to mature wisdom, as she navigates the challenges of love and the pursuit of happiness amidst the constraints of her time. more

Author

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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“198 - Saber mudar de lugar. Todo estranho é estimado, seja porque veio de longe, seja porque logra feitos em sua perfeição. Muitos já foram desprezados em seu rincão e hoje são a honra do mundo, sendo estimados dos seus e de estranhos: de uns porque os miram de longe, de outros porque distantes. Nunca venerará a escultura aquele que conheceu o trono morto de onde saiu.”

“The task of literature, it seems, is precisely to present, as people worthy of respect and pity, all those who in life are commonly despised. Thus authors adopt a rather lofty position in relation to the rest of the world, taking upon themselves the role of sole defenders of the aforesaid despised, assuming the role of judges, defence, and prosecution rolled into one, and undertaking the hard task of educating the masses and purveying great ideas.”