The Jane Austen Handbook: A Sensible Yet Elegant Guide to Her World
Jane Austen published her first novel in 1811, but today she's more popular than ever. Film adaptations of her books are nominated for Academy Awards. Chick lit bestsellers are based on her plots. And a new biopic of Austen herself Becoming Jane arrives in theaters this spring. For all those...
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Jane Austen published her first novel in 1811, but today she's more popular than ever. Film adaptations of her books are nominated for Academy Awards. Chick lit bestsellers are based on her plots. And a new biopic of Austen herself Becoming Jane arrives in theaters this spring. For all those readers who dream about living in Regency England, The Jane Austen Handbook offers step-by-step instructions for proper comportment in the early nineteenth century. You'll discover: How to Become an Accomplished Lady How to Run a Great House How to Indicate Interest in a Gentleman Without Seeming Forward How to Throw a Dinner Party How to Choose and Buy Clothing Full of practical directions for navigating the travails of Regency life, this charming illustrated book also serves as a companion for present-day readers, explaining the English class system, currency, dress, and the nuances of graceful living.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781594741715 (1594741719)
ASIN: 1594741719
Publish date: April 19th 2007
Publisher: Quirk Books
Pages no: 224
Edition language: English
Category:
Classics,
Non Fiction,
Writing,
History,
Reference,
Literature,
European Literature,
British Literature,
Books About Books,
Self Help,
Regency,
Research
I'm doing research on everyday life in Regency England for a writing project. This book was an excellent beginning resource -- it touched on many subjects, offering a good overview of the time and place as well as a bibliography of more in-depth works.
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