The perfect gift book for Austen lovers who want more, The Jane Austen Companion to Life is full of Austen's most honest thoughts on life, from practical to lighthearted to philosophic, such as: "It is well to have as many holds upon happiness as possible." --from Northanger Abbey "Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because there is no hope of a cure." --Mary Crawford, Mansfield Park "There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort." --Mrs. Elton, Emma Includes beautiful original four-color illustrations created by well-known illustrators of the time Charles Edmund Brock and his brother, Henry Matthew Brock.