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The Jane Austen Handbook: A Sensible Yet Elegant Guide to Her World
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| Part No: | 1594741719 |
| Manufacturer: | Quirk Books |
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| Customer Rating: | 4.0 / 5.0 |
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- ISBN13: 9781594741715
- Condition: New
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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.
| Fun For Janenites!! | 2009-11-25 | 5 / 5 |
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| I know this book is not necessary and never expected a detailed educated manual on Regency England. What I received was exactly what I wanted: A good easy read that was entertaining and, at times, even funny! I was entertained from beginning to the end and even found some new information that helped me to better understand Miss Austen's life. For Jane Austen fans this is a great way to entertain your mind but do not expect a book that is majorly educational!! |
| A Treasure! | 2009-07-13 | 5 / 5 |
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Have you ever dreamed about living in Jane Austen's world and wondered what she might do under certain circumstances? How to dress? How to pay a morning call? How to attend a ball? How to run a house? How to throw a dinner party?
Well, now there's a darling little book called,"The Jane Austen Handbook, A Sensible Yet Elegant Guide to Her World" by Margaret C. Sullivan. It is absolutely the cutest little thing and just full of Victorian information, all 224 pages.
I can't even begin to tell you all the information that's in this very sweet and pretty book. There's just too much to mention. But I do highly recommend it to all Austen fans. It's a book you should not be without if you want to really understand her works and life.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give this little jewel a 10+. If you are thinking about buying it, don't hesitate! You will be thrilled!! |
| Janeites of the world unite ! | 2009-01-14 | 5 / 5 |
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| For those who are great fans of Jane Austen, this book is for you. Not only is it very informative but extremely humorous. This book will give many book clubs or Jane Austen groups several items to discuss or research. I have just started reading it but have thoroughly enjoyed this book. |
| Perfect for Reading in Bits and Pieces | 2008-12-02 | 5 / 5 |
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I received this lovely little gem of a book as a b-day present and had the best time savoring it a bit at a time. I liked best that all the inside jokes (i.e., phrases lifted from Austen's works) were just there--not pointed to via quotes or italics or parenthetical devices--but just there to be spotted and enjoyed. This is definitely a book for fans of Austen's prose and wit, especially since Sullivan adds her own brand of wit and sometimes her recommendations for "How to..." are so practical they're funny.
I learned some stuff too--for example, Sullivan's aside about port being passed to the left prompted a delve into our online OED to discover the etymology of the word "port," which was a fun little exercise on its own. I liked having the rules of the major card games at my fingertips, and I finally learned what a Cotillion dance is. I also thought Sullivan's summary of Austen's life was quite nicely done.
I expect to keep this book handy so that I can pick it and amuse myself whenever the mood strikes. It is a gem.
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| Could have been better | 2008-09-01 | 3 / 5 |
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| You can't really say too terribly much about a replica etiquette manual for the Regency period of England. I did enjoy the book, and it provided some interesting insights for me into the life and time of Regency England. As a historical romance novelist concentrating in this particular era, it was a useful tool but not my favorite research book thus far. |
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