Becoming Jane: The Wit and Wisdom of Jane Austen

出版者:Miramax Books; Mti edition

作者:Anne Newgarden

页数:208 pages

出版时间:July 3, 2007

价格:$12.95

装帧:Paperback

isbn号码:9781401309046

具体描述

Book Description

Inspired by the charming, winning film that will have audiences wanting to know more about Jane Austen, this is a collection of her most famous and quotable quotes -- the pearls of wisdom on topics like men, marriage, gossip, and relationships that are as true today as they were in 1789

It is a truth universally acknowledged . . . that Jane Austen’s pearls of wisdom and barbs of wit are some of the most well-known, wise, and funny around. This handy, highly giftable book collects the best-known bits from Emma, Persuasion, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Sense and Sensibility, and Northanger Abbey, and groups them into categories like "Men," "Balls," and "Marriage" so that readers can easily find the perfect quote for any occasion. For readers whose curiosity about Austen has been piqued by Miramax Films’ Becoming Jane, this book will be irresistible.

作者简介

About the Author

Anne Newgarden is a writer and editor. She lives in New York City.

用户评价

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和电影无关，大篇幅的摘抄。

I dare to lost everything for you, but I can't bear you lost anything for me. I dare to live alone all my life for you, but I can't bear a little sadness of you to live with. Jane , you're too perfect to be true.

I dare to lost everything for you, but I can't bear you lost anything for me. I dare to live alone all my life for you, but I can't bear a little sadness of you to live with. Jane , you're too perfect to be true.

I dare to lost everything for you, but I can't bear you lost anything for me. I dare to live alone all my life for you, but I can't bear a little sadness of you to live with. Jane , you're too perfect to be true.

I dare to lost everything for you, but I can't bear you lost anything for me. I dare to live alone all my life for you, but I can't bear a little sadness of you to live with. Jane , you're too perfect to be true.