Flirting with Pride and Prejudice: Fresh Perspectives on the Original Chick-Lit Masterpiece (Large Print 16pt) - Softcover
Synopsis
Jane Austens Pride & Prejudice is one of the most beloved novels of our time, transcending the literary world to earn a spot on every womans nightstand. Now, Flirting with Pride and Prejudice takes a fresh and humorous look at Austens classic tale of looking for Mr. Right, marrying rich and finding true love in the process.
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About the Author
Jennifer Crusie is a New York Times bestselling author whose novels include Bet Me, Faking It and Don't Look Down (with Bob Mayer). She is a frequent contributor to the Smart Pop series, and editor of Flirting with Pride and Prejudice and Totally Charmed. She holds an M.A. in women's lit and an M.F.A. in fiction.
From Booklist
*Starred Review* Although Jane Austen is often acknowledged as the godmother of the Regency romance (of course, she was writing contemporary love stories at the time), the contributors to this collection intend to prove that Austen's much-loved novels, and specifically her masterpiece, Pride and Prejudice, provide the prototype for today's chick-lit fiction. After romance superstar Crusie presents a crisp and witty introduction distilling the essence of Austen's appeal, an eclectic mix of popular romance authors explore a variety of topics, including Austen's social commentary, the role of history in her novels, and the adaptation of her books into film. Beth Kendrick considers how much today's woman has in common with Austen's heroines in her deliciously clever "Does This Petticoat Make Me Look Fat?" Jo Beverley's "Gold Diggers of 1813" is a discussion of why marrying for wealth mattered so much during the Regency era. Teresa Medeiros takes a fun and flirty look at the appeal of one of Austen's most famous heroes in "My Darling Mr. Darcy." Each contribution to this smart and entertaining collection is a pure delight, adding up to an unusually enjoyable work of literary criticism. John Charles
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- PublisherReadHowYouWant
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 1459608879
- ISBN 13 9781459608870
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages356
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