book data
27 ratings, 3.15 average rating, 14 reviews
(more data...)
edit
published
2005
by Wytherngate Press
binding
Paperback, 168 pages
isbn
097285293X
(isbn13: 9780972852937)
description
Jane Austen answers letters from perplexed modern-day heroines-in-training, supplying the reader with the precepts a true heroine lives by and illustr...more
Sign in to Goodreads to see your friends' reviews of this book.
There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Be the first to start one »
friend reviews
To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
This book is currently not featured on any Listopia lists.
Add this book to your favorite list »
other reviews (showing 1-20 of 45)
Read in September, 2007
It’s not difficult to imagine that if Jane Austen were alive today, she might make a living as the heir to Abigail Van Buren, dispensing advice to wayward, miserable or generally confused souls. After all, she was the creator of meddling-but-well-intentioned Emma Woodhouse. In “Dear Jane Austen,” Hannon, who holds a Ph.D. in English literature from Rutgers University and has been teaching Austen’s novels for years, answers the question: what would Jane Austen tell 21st century women abou...more
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
The full title of this book is Dear Jane Austen: A Heroine's Guide to Life and Love.
I first decided to buy it because I've been in a Jane Austen mood lately - movies of her books, her books, books about her, anything goes... - and I thought this one might be interesting.
The book contains a series of letters from contemporary women to Jane Austen about their love problems. And Jane Austen answers using examples from her heroine's lives and making smart comments about today's habits regard...more
I first decided to buy it because I've been in a Jane Austen mood lately - movies of her books, her books, books about her, anything goes... - and I thought this one might be interesting.
The book contains a series of letters from contemporary women to Jane Austen about their love problems. And Jane Austen answers using examples from her heroine's lives and making smart comments about today's habits regard...more
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
Read in August, 2007
From my days of being an English Lit major, I enjoy reading essays about the books that I have read. Reading this book is like reading a thesis about Jane Austen's heroines and their applicability to the modern day woman with a fun twist. The twist is that it is written in letter format. There are a series of "Dear Abby" type letters from fictional modern women written to Austen herself. Austen answers the questions using the examples of her heroines to make her points. I thoroughl...more
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
Read in March, 2008
A cute concept of Jane Austen meets Dear Abby ...
What advice would Jane Austen give to would-be heroines today for their lives?
Hannon writes as Austen, responding to letters containing modern-day problems. What would Austen say to the idea of cohabitation? What books would she recommend? What if a woman is reaching spinsterhood?
There are quotes from all of Austen's books, nicely summed-up morals/guidelines, and a warm-sisterly feel to this book. I found it very sweet and would love i...more
What advice would Jane Austen give to would-be heroines today for their lives?
Hannon writes as Austen, responding to letters containing modern-day problems. What would Austen say to the idea of cohabitation? What books would she recommend? What if a woman is reaching spinsterhood?
There are quotes from all of Austen's books, nicely summed-up morals/guidelines, and a warm-sisterly feel to this book. I found it very sweet and would love i...more
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
Read in April, 2008
Author has a PhD in English literature with an emphasis on the novels of Jane Austen. This book is a light-hearted look at Austen's most colorful heroines and their relevance to the current dating trends.
Hannon does a great job of capturing Austen's writing style. Her inclusion of details from a variety of Austen novels adds to the book's enlightening nature. "Despite the enormous changes in our external conditions, human nature is still as it was then and Austen's novels are an e...more
Hannon does a great job of capturing Austen's writing style. Her inclusion of details from a variety of Austen novels adds to the book's enlightening nature. "Despite the enormous changes in our external conditions, human nature is still as it was then and Austen's novels are an e...more
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
Read in April, 2008
Well, if you're an Austen fan, I think you'd enjoy this book...
It's written in Jane's voice, as she responds to letters from modern-day women. She cites her books and characters as she answers questions about love, marriage, and friendship. It's cute, an easy read, and lets you reminisce about your experiences reading Austen's books and meeting her characters.
It's written in Jane's voice, as she responds to letters from modern-day women. She cites her books and characters as she answers questions about love, marriage, and friendship. It's cute, an easy read, and lets you reminisce about your experiences reading Austen's books and meeting her characters.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
Read in February, 2008
recommends it for:
Jeanette
I think this book is better for teenagers about 16 and up. Although I did find many things that were interesting and lots of useful advice. It took a long time to read, but I have never read anything from Jane Austen so it took a while to get used to the language. It definitly made me want to read the books that she wrote.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
I enjoyed this. If Jane Austen had written an advice column, it would have been much like this. Sound advice wittily given, with an understanding of human nature.
I was inspired to get out my Austen novels and start re-reading to refamiliarize myself with some minor characters.
I was inspired to get out my Austen novels and start re-reading to refamiliarize myself with some minor characters.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
I remain faithfully devoted to Jane Austen for her wisdom and good humour! Her 'advice' and tales have saved me from experiencing uneccesary heartbreaks by those now resistable 'bad boys' and preventable misfortunes. thank you jesus and many cheers to jane austen!
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
This is a quick, fun read by an accomplished professor of Jane Austen's literature. It's written as a self-help guide using the words of Jane Austen. A little slow at first, it quickly became a lighthearted and fun read. If you're a fan, this book's for you!
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
Read in December, 2007
Good idea, and I like the "Jane Austen Says..." (with mottos for heorines). However, this book reads too much like a recycling of a master's thesis in a novel way. I think I'd prefer to read the actual thesis.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
A friend, who also shares my love for Jane Austen, gave me this book as a Christmas present. I'm looking forward to reading it on the plane ride back to Japan.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
Read in August, 2007
An interesting approach to literary analysis and connecting all of Austen's books to today's culture.
Like this review?
yes
add a comment
to-read
(on 11 people's shelves)
read-2008 (on 2 people's shelves)
currently-reading (on 2 people's shelves)
wishlist-pkeeper (on 1 person's shelf)
traded (on 1 person's shelf)
literary-sequels-and-adaptations (on 1 person's shelf)
austentatious (on 1 person's shelf)
austen-and-readalikes (on 1 person's shelf)
More shelves...
read-2008 (on 2 people's shelves)
currently-reading (on 2 people's shelves)
wishlist-pkeeper (on 1 person's shelf)
traded (on 1 person's shelf)
literary-sequels-and-adaptations (on 1 person's shelf)
austentatious (on 1 person's shelf)
austen-and-readalikes (on 1 person's shelf)
More shelves...
