Quote by Jane Austen

Although our productions have afforded more extensive and unaffected pleasure than those of any other literary corporation in the world, no species of composition has been so much decried. And what are you reading, Miss -- -? Oh! it is only a novel! replies the young lady; while she lays down her book with affected indifference, or momentary shame. It is only Cecilia, or Camilla, or Belinda ; or, in short, only some work in which the greatest powers of the mind are displayed, in which the most thorough knowledge of human nature, the happiest delineation of its varieties, the liveliest effusions of wit and humor, are conveyed to the world in the best chosen language.

Although our productions have afforded more extensive and un

Summary

This quote highlights the unjust criticism faced by novels as a literary genre. The speaker acknowledges that novels, produced by their literary corporation, have brought immense pleasure to readers. However, novels are often dismissed or sneered at by individuals who refer to them as "only a novel." The speaker then defends novels by listing the qualities that make them valuable: they showcase immense intellectual and creative prowess, possess deep insight into human nature, offer witty and humorous portrayals, and are crafted with impeccable language. The quote challenges the derogatory attitude towards novels and calls for their recognition as significant works of literature.

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