It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man, even these days (if reasonably educated), recognises the beginning of that quotation! A strict code of conduct governed courtship and marriage in Regency England during the period in which Jane Austen’s novels were set, broadly 1796 to 1816. Young, genteel women had to learn and adhere to these rules. What was a girl to do? How should a mother direct her eligible (or not so eligible) daughter? Many turned to the etiquette manuals made available by a burgeoning publishing industry. Published to coincide with the bicentenary of the death of Jane Austen, The Jane Austen Marriage Manual draws from this pool of early ‘how-to’ popular literature, read by Jane and her contemporaries (and actually referred to in her novels), as well as Jane’s own experiences. It traces the many stages of courtship and its potential pitfalls, from a girl’s first entry into society through to her wedding day and beyond.
- A fabulous
slice of vintage Regency period nostalgia, authentic period publications
reproduced in facsimile accompanied by contextualising commentary from a Jane
Austen expert.
- A perfect
gift for the Jane Austen enthusiast.
- Published to coincide with the bicentenary of the death of Jane Austen
(18 July 1817) in July 2017, many events planned to celebrate anniversary which
will drive interest in Jane Austen.
- The perfect book for the JANE AUSTEN CENTRE (BATH), JANE AUSTEN'S
HOUSE, CHAWTON (Hampshire) gift shops in the
village of Steventon (nr Basingstoke), LYME HALL, NATIONAL TRUST (used to
represent Pemberley House in the most watched BBC TV adaptation of Pride & Prejudice) and WINCHESTER
CATHEDRAL, where Jane Austen is buried. Annual 10-day-long BATH JANE AUSTEN FESTIVAL every
September, which attracts 10,000s of Jane Austen fans to the city.