“I know so many who have married in the full expectation and confidence of some one particular advantage in the connection, or accomplishment, or good quality in the person, who have found themselves entirely deceived, and been obliged to put up with exactly the reverse. What is this but a take in?”
Quote by Jane Austen
Work
Jane Austen Collection: illustrated - 6 eBooks and 140+ illustrations
The Jane Austen Collection features renowned works such as 'Pride and Prejudice,' 'Sense and Sensibility,' and others, presented in an illustrated format with more than 140 images. more
Author
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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