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“Nunca conversaron, ni siquiera se dirigieron la palabra más allá de las más elementales reglas de la cortesía. ¡Ellos, que habían sido tanto el uno para el otro, ahora no eran nada!”

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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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