Jane Austen wrote six books that were published at the beginning of
the nineteenth century, all known for their happy endings. Yet
below the courtship novels' sparkling wit and dance scenes flows an
undercurrent of suffering. Austen had a deep understanding of the
sources and cure for suffering that shares much in common with
Buddhism. Though not intentionally writing through the lens of
Buddhism, Austen intuitively understood the Buddha's most
fundamental teaching of the Four Noble Truths: that life contains
suffering, that we can discover the causes of suffering, and that
we can stop suffering by following the Eightfold Path described by
the Buddha. In this book, Austen fans or those who wish for a
deeper understanding of how stories can alleviate suffering will
discover a combination of psychology and Buddhism alongside
accessible close readings of Austen. This unique approach offers
insight into Austen's enduring popularity and lessons we might
apply to our own lives to find happiness-just like Austen's
heroines.
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