Before You Read: Target Vocabulary
Essential words to understand this chapter easily.
affection
/əˈfekʃən/a feeling of liking, caring, or love for someone or something
elopement
/ɪˈləʊpmənt/the act of running away secretly with someone to get married
subtle
/ˈsʌtəl/clever and delicate, not loud, obvious, or easily noticed
motive
/ˈməʊtɪv/a reason for doing something, especially one that is kept secret
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People often divide their love of literature into two kinds: loving a book because tradition tells us it is good, and loving it with true personal warmth. Readers often love Jane Austen's books not just by general agreement, but with deep personal affection. Among her devoted fans, there are constant debates about which novel is her greatest. Some choose the playful humour of Northanger Abbey, while others praise the mature elegance of Persuasion or the complex society of Emma. For my part, I declare for Pride and Prejudice without hesitation. It represents the very best and most characteristic work Jane...
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