There is somewhat of a tie in nature betwixt those who are born for worthy actions, and those who can transmit them to posterity; and though ours be much the inferior part, it comes at least within the verge of alliance; nor are we unprofitable members of the commonwealth, when we animate others to those virtues, which we copy and describe from you.

The main character, Emma Woodhouse, is described in the opening paragraph as ”handsome, clever, and rich” .

Eight years ago, Anne Elliot fell in love with poor but ambitious naval officer Captain Frederick Wentworth

Austen’s finest comedy of manners portrays life in the genteel rural society of the early 1800s

Emily Brontë’s only novel, this tale portrays Catherine and Heathcliff, their all-encompassing love for one another