To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment.
Jane Austen – Mansfield Park
The Refreshment of Verdure
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Jane Austen was an English novelist best known for her works exploring the social norms and values of the British upper class in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Her most famous work, Pride and Prejudice, is a witty and satirical commentary on the societal expectations and gender roles of her time. Austen’s writing style is characterized by a sharp wit, social commentary, and a focus on the lives and relationships of her female protagonists.