Thank-you to Hampton Roads Publishing for the review copy
of Jane Austen’s Little Book of Wisdom by Andrea Kirk Assaf.
Do you have a favorite quote by an author? I love quotes.
Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors. Her works are timeless. She writes such vivid characters that I still
recognize them in my friends and family.
Her writing is witty, funny, and true to life. She is the perfect author to use to create a
book of quotes.
Jane Austen’s Little Book of Wisdom is the perfect gift for your Jane
Austen loving friend or family member.
The quotes in this book are either Jane Austen’s direct thoughts from
letters, poems, etc, or they are quotes from some of her best fictional
creations. In the introduction, it
discusses Jane Austen’s life briefly and how the book is set-up. The quotes are categorized in different
themes such as “love and longing,” “friendship,” “life, death, and spirituality,”
etc.
Some of my favorite quotes:
“If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.”
“To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love.”
“Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed
love.”
“We do not look into our great cities for our best morality.”
Overall, Jane Austen’s
Little Book of Wisdom is a fun book to read some of Austen’s most memorable
quotes.
QUICK FACTS
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Title: Jane Austen’s Little Book of Wisdom:
Words on Love, Life, Society, and Literature
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Author: Jane
Austen
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Compiled by: Andrea
Kirk Assaf
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Genre: Literary Quotes, Self Help, Gift
Books
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Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing
(March 1, 2023)
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Length: (400) pages
· Format: Trade
paperback & eBook
· ISBN: 978-1642970494
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Tour Dates: July 10-24, 2023
BOOK DESCRIPTION
The
ultimate companion for the Jane Austen fan filled with her penetrating insights
and humor on life, love, and death.
Jane Austen is one of the most popular female writers in history, best
known for her stories of love, loss, and hope, which are cleverly intertwined
with her witty insights into the traits and expectations of English Georgian
society.
Here, in this stunning little book, you will be able to read hundreds of
individual quotes from her famous works—from Pride and Prejudice and Emma to Persuasion and Sense
and Sensibility—each prompting an emotional response, thoughtful musing, or
even a little snigger at the wise and shrewd perceptions that Austen had of the
world around her.
Utterly charming and very profound, fans of Jane Austen can revel in these
much-loved quotes, while a new audience will be introduced to the joys that her
books have provided since their publication many years ago. With each chapter
focusing on a different theme—from Love & Longing to Female Strength—this
gorgeous gift book is the perfect compilation of Austen’s funny, moving, and
thought-provoking words.
Content of themes:
❤️ Love
& Longing
❤️ Friendship
❤️ Society
❤️ Female
Strength
❤️ Life
& Death
❤️ Faith
❤️ Art
& Literature
PRAISE FOR JANE AUSTEN’S LITTLE BOOK OF WISDOM
- “A valuable resource for any Austen lover to use for
quick reference or to read through.” —Library Journal
- “It’s a lovely way to spend a
little time each day revisiting and reflecting on Austen’s beloved works
without embarking on a full reread—and also to test your ability to peg
each isolated quote to specific events in its respective story. Feel free
to invite your fellow Austenites over and turn it into a full-fledged
trivia game.” —Mental Floss
- “For Austen fans and lovers of wise
words, Jane Austen’s Little Book of Wisdom: Words on Love, Life,
Society, and Literature compiled by Andrea Kirk Assaf, provides a
genuine treasure trove. Assaf has curated a wonderful collection here, her
other works encompassing popes and saints, precisely in line with the
reverence Austen deserves.” —NewPages.com
- “This lovely book will provide a
daily diet of Austen sensibility every day of the year. My vote: 4 out of
4 teacups.” —JaneAustensWorld.com
PURCHASE LINKS
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& NOBLE | BOOKSHOP | GOODREADS | BOOKBUB
AUTHOR BIOS
Jane Austen was an English novelist known primarily
for her six major novels, which interpret, critique and comment upon the
British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often
explore the dependence of women on marriage in the pursuit of favourable social
standing and economic security.
Andrea Kirk Assaf is an editor, journalist, and translator
who divides her time between Rome and Michigan.
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