23 March 2013

textbook love

"[Anne Elliot] had been forced into prudence in her youth, she learned romance as she grew older - the natural sequel of an unnatural beginning." Jane Austen's Persuasion. Norton Critical Edition (2013): 23


Mrs. Croft: "But I hate to hear you talking so, like a fine gentleman, and as if women were all fine ladies, instead of rational creatures. We none of us expect to be in smooth water all our days." Jane Austen's Persuasion. Norton Critical Edition (2013): 50


"...neither Charles Hayter's feelings, nor any body's feelings, could interest her, till she had a little better arranged her own." Jane Austen's Persuasion. Norton Critical Edition (2013): 58


Admiral Croft: "I wish Frederick would spread a little more canvas, and bring us home one of these young ladies to Kellynch." Jane Austen's Persuasion. Norton Critical Edition (2013): 66

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