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Jane Austen (1841). “Emma: A Novel”, p.383. I consider a country-dance as an emblem of marriage. Fidelity and complaisance are the principle duties of both; and those men who do not choose to dance or to marry them selves, have no business with the partners or wives of the neighbors. Jane Austen.
Feb 14, 2022 · From the desk of Laurel Ann Nattress: In honor of lovers everywhere we are highlighting some of Jane Austen’s insights on courtship, love, and marriage in her novels, and in her life, on the most romantic day of the year, Valentine’s Day. Here are 24 of the best quotes to include in a card, express…
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 1. The opening sentence of Jane Austen’s comedy of manners is without question one of the most famous and best known first lines in literature. Its masterful ironic style and humorous tone are ...
Find Quotes. Results for "marriage, Jane Austen" Showing 1-20 of 155 (0.07 seconds) “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”. ― Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice. “An unhappy alternative is before you, Elizabeth.
Delve into Jane Austen’s insightful quotes on marriage, where she examines the complexities of love and partnership. Her keen observations continue to provoke thought and discussion about the nature of relationships.
Feb 14, 2019 · This caricature, created in 1805, poked fun at the era’s courtship conventions, much like Jane Austen did through characters like Mr. Elliot, Mr. Collins, and Henry Crawford, all of whom followed current courtship conventions but misread their heroines exceedingly. Image in the public domain, U.S. Library of Congress. Receipt for Courtship ...
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Sep 6, 2024 · I require so much!”. – Jane Austen. “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”. – Jane Austen. “Angry people are not always wise.”. – Jane Austen. “I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look or the words, which laid the foundation.
