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Jane Austen: Wisdom Is Better than Wit
400 Puzzling Questions for Ardent Janeites
Brief Description
Ardent fans of Jane Austen's works can now take a deep dive into the worlds of her beloved novels in this ultimate trivia game featuring 400 truly challenging questions and answers that go well beyond the basics. Trivia Game: Includes one double-sided fold-out sheet with instructions...
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In celebration of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth comes this ultimate trivia challenge-400 deep-dive questions to test your knowledge about Austen's novels and writing life-and the perfect game to play with fellow Janeites!
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Description
Ardent fans of Jane Austen's works can now take a deep dive into the worlds of her beloved novels in this ultimate trivia game featuring 400 truly challenging questions and answers that go well beyond the basics.
Trivia Game: Includes one double-sided fold-out sheet with instructions on one side and a Jane Austen poster on the other, and 100 full-colour custom illustrated cards, featuring 400 puzzling questions to test your knowledge of Austen's writings and life.
Great Solo or in Groups: This game works for solo play as well as groups of 2, 3, or more.
Categories: The questions cover Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion — as well as lesser-known details about Austen's personal life and esteemed literary career.
Keepsake Box: Packaged in a full-colour printed magnetic closure box that's perfect for safekeeping trivia cards and is sturdy for continued use.
Perfect Gift: A unique and handsome gift for fans of Jane Austen.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9798894140506
Publisher: Running Press,U.S.
Format: Multiple-component retail product
Date Published: 16 October 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: RP Studio
Illustration: 100 full color trivia cards
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 56.0mm
Width: 88.0mm
Height: 134.0mm
Weight: 503g
Pages: 100
About the Author
Diane Kim Neu is a writer and podcaster with a research background in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century England. An enthusiastic Janeite, she cohosts the popular Jane Austen podcast The Thing About Austen. Based in the greater Seattle area, she loves exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her husband and daughter.
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