The Smart Words and Wicked Wit of Jane Austen

by Max Morris (Editor)

“Wisdom is better than wit,” said Jane Austen in a letter to Fanny Knight, “and in the long run will certainly have the laugh on her side.”

Have you ever wanted to contribute to a discussion with an astute observation on unrequited love? Give advice to a peer on how to dress for a night out? Or end an argument with a biting quip on feminist politics? The Smart Words and Wicked Wit of Jane Austen is the perfect pocket book to carry around in your bag as you meditate on Austen’s surprisingly modern and perceptive life philosophies set against the backdrop of eighteenth century mores. Discover what she had to say about style and dress, men and women, love and heartbreak, keeping up with appearances, arts and graces, health and happiness, and more, and stock up your arsenal of wicked and practical wisdoms as you navigate life.

Beautifully designed and curated, this entertaining collection compiles the wisest and wittiest Austen quotations that speak of the novelist’s enduring legacy in contemporary pop culture. Full of sense and sensibility, The Smart Words and Wicked Wit of Jane Austen is sure to delight devoted fans and casual readers alike.

Genres: Jane Austen, Nonfiction

160 pages, Hardcover

Published March 21, 2017

Reviews

[Vanessa]

Some good quotes. A couple I don't remember from the books. Some from Jane and Cassandra's letters. Worth a quick read.

[Annie]

"‘The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel must be intolerably stupid." Henry Tilney, Northanger Abbey. 🤓

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[Charlie]

I want to make snide remarks about this "book," but that might diminish my true disdain. The quotes seem to be quite randomly chosen. Although a few good ones sneak in, most are neither smart nor witty. I'm sure this sufficiently skirts plagiarism laws, but it certainly twists the spirit and intent where is concerns profiting from the use of anothers' work without any original contribution whatsoever. I'm so sorry I contributed to that profit by purchasing the book. I would think true Austen fans would be appalled.

[Brandi Fox]

A straightforward collection of quotes from Austen’s novels and letters. Enjoyable shelf filler and absentminded skimming.

[Melissapalmer404]

A book of quotes from Jane Austen's novels as well as her letters to her sister Cassandra.