On marriage and feminism

[yenniemonster]

“When I tell you not to marry without love, I do not advise you to marry for love alone-there are many, many other things to be considered. Keep both heart and hand in your own possession, till you see good reason to part with them; and if such an occasion should never present itself, comfort your mind with this reflection: that, though in single

Comments

[betsythenerd]

I heart that book. I just suggested it to my book club, but they didn't go for it. Their loss.

[yenniemonster]

Yeah, it might be difficult for people not used to reading stuff that old. I think Austen is easier because she's more consistent and actually funny. Anne's preachy and isn't as good with pacing. The Brontes aren't exactly trying for comedy. Aside from that part in Wuthering Heights when Heathcliff accidentally saves the baby's life. That was kind of funny. :)