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" I do not think I ever opened a book in my life which had not something to say upon woman's inconstancy. Songs and proverbs, all talk of woman's fickleness. But perhaps you will say, these were all written by men."
"Perhaps I shall. Yes, yes, if you please, no reference to examples in books. Men have had every advantage of us in telling their own story. Education has been theirs in so much higher a degree; the pen has been in their hands. I will not allow books to prove anything." ...more
"Perhaps I shall. Yes, yes, if you please, no reference to examples in books. Men have had every advantage of us in telling their own story. Education has been theirs in so much higher a degree; the pen has been in their hands. I will not allow books to prove anything." ...more
I really really enjoyed this one. I am
actually surprised that I hadn't read this one before now. I had read all the other Jane Austen books, and listened to this one in the car. I found myself really looking forward to it. The story was very engaging and the scenario and the way the characters developed over time was more complex than her other books. I found this one to be distinct from the others but still just as enjoyable and in the same style. I so enjoyed listening to the audiobook. I foun ...more
actually surprised that I hadn't read this one before now. I had read all the other Jane Austen books, and listened to this one in the car. I found myself really looking forward to it. The story was very engaging and the scenario and the way the characters developed over time was more complex than her other books. I found this one to be distinct from the others but still just as enjoyable and in the same style. I so enjoyed listening to the audiobook. I foun ...more
Excellent Jane Austen fare. Good stuff.
My favorite Austen book.
Jun 15, 2009
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