This week my teaser lines come from James Lasdun's novel, The Horned Man, although the words belong to another author. I've just started reading the book, and as I flipped through the first few pages, I found this quote that I love; so even though it's actually Lasdun quoting someone else, I just had to use it:I want to do something splendid.
Something heroic or wonderful, that won't be forgotten after I'm dead.
I think I shall write books.
-- Louisa May Alcott
(p. 10)
Something heroic or wonderful, that won't be forgotten after I'm dead.
I think I shall write books.
-- Louisa May Alcott
(p. 10)
And, reader, she did! And I'm so glad!
So far, I'm pretty happy about Lasdun's work, too.
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I've seen this book before and thought the cover was interesting. Loving this LM Alcott quote!
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Louisa May Alcott has always been one of my favorite authors. In fact, two of my characters in the book I've excerpted today enjoy reading Little Women during their preteen years.
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Great quote, look forward to your review.
ReplyDeleteI love how she wanted to be remembered. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting gargoyle on the cover of the book!
ReplyDeleteThat is a pretty cool quote to use in a book! And she has been remember for years to come! Great Teaser! Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
ReplyDeleteGreat teaser/quote!
ReplyDeleteLove the quote! Alcott's Little women is one of my favorite books of all time. Great teaser!
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An awesome quote, no matter who said it! My blog
ReplyDeleteGreat quote! Thanks for stopping by.
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