Go Ask Austen: Life Lessons from Jane Austen

Violet De Whitt

ISBN 10: 1923239015 / ISBN 13: 9781923239012

Published by Smith Street Books, 2025

About this Item

Violet De Whitt, Smith Street Books. It is a truth universally acknowledged that most of us could use some guidance. Whether you're looking to marry a man with several carriages to his name, are recovering from an illness caused by wet stockings, or you're unsure what colour ribbon is the best match for your outfit, Jane Austen's wisdom is here to guide you through any problem. This book features insights from Austen's wide world of characters. With illustrations of her beloved characters and their most enlightened quotes, it'll guide you through the day ahead and help you resolve your questions. Not sure you've made the right decision? "Better be without sense than misapply it as you do." Unsure what to do with your afternoon? "To sit in the shade on a fine day, and look upon verdure, is the most perfect refreshment." Confused why you're struggling to make friends? "Your defect is a propensity to hate everybody." Austen's wisdom is at your disposal to give you the insights you need, whether your sister has eloped with your ex or you're in love with your stepbrother.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Go Ask Austen: Life Lessons from Jane Austen
• Publisher: Smith Street Books
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1923239015
• ISBN 13: 9781923239012
• Binding: Hardback
• Illustrator: Saad, George
• Weight: 400 grams
• Book Type: Hardback

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Synopsis

If ever in doubt, just ask yourself “What would Jane do?”

It is a truth universally acknowledged that most of us could use some guidance. Whether readers are looking to marry a man with several carriages to his name, recovering from an illness caused by wet stockings, or unsure what color ribbon is the best match for an outfit, Jane Austen’s wisdom is here to guide them through any problem.

This book features insights from Austen’s wide world of characters. With illustrations of her beloved characters and their most enlightened quotes, it’ll guide readers through the day ahead and help resolve questions.

Not sure of the right decision? “Better be without sense than misapply it as you do.” Unsure what to do with an afternoon? “To sit in the shade on a fine day, and look upon verdure, is the most perfect refreshment.” Confused and struggling to make friends? “Your defect is a propensity to hate everybody.” Austen’s wisdom is at readers’ disposal to give the insights needed, whether a sister has eloped with an ex or you’re in love with a stepbrother.

About the Author

Violet de Whitt is an Austen-loving writer, based in the small town of Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia. George Saad is a multidisciplinary creative specializing in book and branding design, a musical theatre geek, proud member of the Beyhive, Oscar’s historian, self-proclaimed master chef, dumpling connoisseur, sneaker enthusiast, and collector of paper samples.