Austen Quote by Mary Lascelles
““Others beside Jane Austen have made their Eltons, though none quite so cooly as she.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Life of Jane Austen, 1975
Other authors have created similar characters, but Austen’s remain uniquely cool and distinct.
In simple terms: Austen’s characters are uniquely cool.
Key Takeaway
Study what makes Austen’s style stand out.
Themes
literature
character
uniqueness
Mood
analytical
appreciative
Type
literary
historical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- literary analysis
- teaching
Key Concepts
Victorian era
authorial voice
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a character “cool”?
- How does Austen differ from peers?
A Different Perspective
Comparisons may overlook cultural context.
![“[On Jane Austen:] To believe her limited in range because she was harmonious in method is as sensible as to imagine that when the Atlantic Ocean is as smooth as a mill-pond it shrinks to the size of a mill-pond.” quote by Rebecca West](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8d4/rebecca-west-1248_atlantic-ocean_on-jane-austen-to-believe-her-limited-in_215037.jpg)
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