And to all this she must yet add something more substantial… - Jane Austen

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And to all this she must yet add something more substantial, in the improvement of her mind by extensive reading.

Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice · October 10, 2000 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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Jane Austen (December 16 1775 – July 18 1817) was an English novelist who recorded the domestic manners of the landed gentry. She is known for her classically understated style and sly, ironic humour.

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