Overview
A treasury of Austen’s most compelling words
Jane Austen didn’t merely write that someone was untidy when she could call them blowzy. Why settle for life’s ups and downs when vicissitudes was so much more satisfying? And when someone was just a bit too pleased with themselves, puppyism said it best. Inside The Jane Austen Dictionary you’ll discover hundreds of unforgettable words from Austen’s novels accompanied by:
• Beautifully illustrated definitions and phonetic pronunciations
• Authentic quotations from her pages of flourishing detail
• Glimpses into how the words were wielded and welcomed in Regency life
• Fresh takes on classic language that prove the best words never go out of style
Whether you dip in for a single word or linger for an afternoon, you’ll gain new appreciation for Austen’s wit and insight and perhaps accrue a few irresistible additions to your own vocabulary.
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