“The power of admiring whatever is deserving of admiration, the nice and quick perception of the beautiful and the true, is one of the highest and noblest of our faculties, born of taste, and knowledge, and wisdom, or rather it is taste, and wisdom, and knowledge, in one rare and great combination.”
This book delves into the intricacies of life in a small village, capturing the daily struggles and joys of its residents through vivid storytelling and rich character development. more
Mary Russell Mitford, born on December 16, 1787, and died on January 10, 1855, was a renowned British author, playwright, and traveler in the 19th century. Known for her humorous and witty writing style, Mitford's works have been beloved by readers for their delicate emotional descriptions. more
“Autumn glows upon us like a splendid evening; it is the very sunset of the year.”
“Enthusiasm is very catching, especially when it is very eloquent.”
“I prepare myself for all disappointments by expecting nothing.”
“Fashion is a capricious deity.”
“We may admire people for being wise, but we like them best when they are foolish.”