by Henrietta Webb (Author), Josephine Ross (Author)
This book talks about how to pay and return formal 'calls'; how to refuse a proposal of marriage; who should lead off the dancing at a country-house ball; and what to wear for a morning walk. Today such social niceties are largely ignored or forgotten, but they underpin all of Jane Austen's timeless novels and are explored and dealt with in this highly original book. Written as if intended for Austen's original readers in the Regency era, and illustrated with exquisitely witty watercolours, Jane Austen's "Guide to Good Manners" is a light-hearted, entertaining and instructive little handbook of etiquette as depicted in Jane's novels and letters. It will not only offer sound wisdom and pearls of advice, but also encourage the modern-day reader to look back at Jane's work with a new and deepened appreciation.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 144
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 02 Oct 2006
ISBN 10: 0747584745
ISBN 13: 9780747584742
Book Overview: For every Jane Austen fan - this delightful little book will transport them back to their favourite novels and make them review the stories in a new light Beautifully produced with full colour handpainted illustrations - an irresistible and indespensible gift - or indeed a gentle hint! How do you tell a Darcy from a Dastardly? Or sort out your Sense from your Sensibility? 2006 will be THE Jane Austen year, with no less than 5 new film and tv productions