Jane Austen's Little Advice Book [Hardcover]

Cathryn Michon (Author), Pamela Norris (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1996

In "Jane Austen's Little Advice Book," Austen's own words are mixed with the fascinating facts of her biography and the times in which she lived, completing a lighthearted and loving look at this most enduring writer. Those who know Miss Austen's work only from screen adaptations should enjoy reading her actual, wonderful words; those who have loved her novels will enjoy rediscovering the brightest moments of her sparkling wit and vivid insight into human nature.

In these charmless, graceless, loud, hurried times, we desperately long for the serene voice of good sense, good humor and good manners. Never have we needed Jane Austen more.

"Jane Austen's Little Advice Book" is a celebration of the woman who is perhaps now the world's most famous female author, but who was almost completely unknown in her own lifetime. It is a fitting tribute to a woman whose only byline was: "By a Lady."

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In Jane Austen's Little Advice Book, Austen's own words are mixed with the fascinating facts of her biography and the times in which she lived, completing a lighthearted and loving look at this most enduring writer. Those who know Miss Austen's work only from screen adaptations should enjoy reading her actual, wonderful words; those who have loved her novels will enjoy rediscovering the brightest moments of her sparkling wit and vivid insight into human nature.

In these charmless, graceless, loud, hurried times, we desperately long for the serene voice of good sense, good humor and good manners. Never have we needed Jane Austen more.

Jane Austen's Little Advice Book is a celebration of the woman who is perhaps now the world's most famous female author, but who was almost completely unknown in her own lifetime. It is a fitting tribute to a woman whose only byline was: "By a Lady."

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Harpercollins; 1st edition (July 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060187077
• ISBN-13: 978-0060187071
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,609,458 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't Expect Much and You Will Not Be Disappointed, July 2, 1999

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This review is from: Jane Austen's Little Advice Book (Hardcover)

This is just a little book of quotes taken out of context. Austen's "advice" is really the random opinions of her characters (and we know how silly some of them are!). Sarcasm and irony were lost in the compilation process. It made me wonder if those writing the book understood Austen's work at all. But, it was fun testing myself to see if I could guess which character had made each statement. I will not be sending this book out as Christmas gifts for my friends.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book!, July 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Jane Austen's Little Advice Book (Hardcover)

This book was given to me as a gift & has become one of my most treasured possessions. It's hilarious! A great gift for an English teacher or any Jane Austen fan.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funnier than you expect., August 29, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: Jane Austen's Little Advice Book (Hardcover)

Not only is this everything you expect from Jane Austen, the authors have added their own witty commentary and this is much more than a pretty little gift book - it's actually very funny! This is a great little Jane Austen Book