“It would hardly be early in November, there were generally delays, a bad passage or something; that favouring something which everybody who shuts their eyes while they look, or their understandings while they reason, feel the comfort of.”
Mansfield Park is a novel by Jane Austen, published in 1814. The story revolves around the protagonist Fanny Price and her experiences within the wealthy and complex Bertram family. Set in the early 19th century, the novel explores themes of social status, moral integrity, and the limitations placed on women during that time. Austen's wit and keen observation of human nature are evident throughout the narrative. more
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
“The dying does not amount to much; it is the thinking about it that hurts you mortals most.”
“So many things that never should have belonged to him had become his.”