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Quote by Jane Austen

“... strange things may be generally accounted for if their cause be fairly seached out.”

Book:Northanger abbey [followed by] Persuasion

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Northanger abbey [followed by] Persuasion

Jane Austen's 'Northanger Abbey' is a satirical novel that critiques the Gothic romance genre and explores themes of imagination and social status. 'Persuasion' follows the story of Anne Elliot, whose life is shaped by societal expectations and personal regrets. Both novels are celebrated for their wit, character development, and insightful portrayal of 19th-century English society. 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

“I think myself that we have more machinery of government than is necessary, too many parasites living on the labor of the industrious. Government big enough to supply everything you need is big enough to take everything you have ... The course of history shows that as a government grows, liberty decreases. The two enemies of the people are criminals and government, so let us tie the second down with the chains of the constitution so the second will not become the legalized version of the first.”