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Delphi Complete Works of Jane Austen (Illustrated)

The Delphi Complete Works of Jane Austen (Illustrated) is a meticulously curated collection that brings together all of the renowned author's novels, including 'Pride and Prejudice,' 'Sense and Sensibility,' 'Emma,' and 'Mansfield Park,' as well as her shorter works. Each piece is accompanied by illustrations, enhancing the reader's experience. This volume is designed for those who wish to have a complete and accessible collection of Austen's works in one place. 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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“This is what I do know: A lie, however well-intended, can't prepare you for reality or change the world... To tell the truth is to provide armament against a world too full of cruelties to be defeated with simple falsehoods... It seems to me we owe the world--more, we owe ourselves--the exchange of comfort for the chance that maybe the truth can do what people always say it can. The truth may, given the opportunity, set us free.”

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