Although social and moral guidelines have slipped and changed (like the style of dress or undress) since Jane Austen wrote her books, the stories are still relevant to today’s readers. Those readers promote, defend, discuss, and have thoughts and opinions about Jane Austen and everything they can learn about her… Why are we still reading and discussing Jane Austen’s novels, letters, and quotes 200 years after she has passed away? Read on… **Binding, and pages intact. Minimal wear to right edge of cover from shelving. *** Combined shipping is available if you make more than one purchase. This saves you shipping costs. Postal rates are set by the U.S. Postal Service, not the sellers, and are based on item weight.😊