by Amy Elizabeth Smith
One of the big things I've always wondered was whether the books I read as a native English speaker translate well into other languages. This particular book looks at one of my favorite authors, Jane Austen, and attempts to do just that. I was surprised how some people in various countries had sim...
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I was really happy with this book, full of insights into both Latin America and also on reading Jane Austen. The author is smart, intelligent and wise enough not to make this a 'ALL ABOUT ME!' memoir. Along the way I got to learn quite a few things, especially South American authors I should be read...
I've been in a bit of a funk since reading All Roads Lead to Austen, though I couldn't explain why (or write a proper review) until now, several months later. The reason is simple, though: this is a book written for people who love books. Not just Jane Austen, though her novels are the lens through ...
Countries she visited: Guatemala, Mexico, Ecuador, Child, Paraguay, Argentina. I had mixed feelings about the author at times, but I did like the mix of the book: experiences, impressions, literary discussions. On how you experience a culture you grow up in versus a non-native experience: “Before t...
Amy Elizabeth Smith sure knows how to have an Austen adventure! I really enjoyed reading about her year-long tour and the people she met, whether in Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador, Chile, Paraguay or Argentina. The fact that she was able to participate in the reading group discussions in Spanish is awes...
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