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Jane Austen's Guide to Dating

By Lauren Henderson

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| Paperback | 9781401301170

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"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife." --Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

There was never a more astute chronicler of the hits and near-misses of love than Jane Austen. Now, she helps readers discover theirContinue

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife." --Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

There was never a more astute chronicler of the hits and near-misses of love than Jane Austen. Now, she helps readers discover their inner heroines and get the guy in this witty book of romance and dating strategies.

Utilizing wisdom inspired by Jane Austen's novels, from Sense and Sensibility to Pride and Prejudice and beyond, author Lauren Henderson creates an indispensable guide for navigating the all-too-mystifying dating scene. Harnessing the triumphs and pitfalls of Austen's classic characters, Henderson shows how qualities like honesty, self-awareness, and forthrightness always win the right man -- and still let you respect yourself in the morning.

A completely new and amusing approach to dating, Jane Austen's Guide to Dating includes insightful personality quizzes that reveal which Jane Austen character you -- and your mate -- most resemble. Armed with this knowledge, you can learn what to do if you're a Lizzie, but the object of your affection is a Bingley. You can even find out how to gain the clearheadedness and confidence that Anne Elliot had and almost lost in Persuasion.

Full of wit and truly useful advice that has stood the test of time, Jane Austen's Guide to Dating will help readers overcome the nonsense and find the sense (and sensibility) to succeed in a lasting relationship. Fans of Jane Austen and newcomers alike will delight in this fun, fresh, and audacious guide.

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  • Jane Austen's Guide to Dating By Lauren Henderson

    Jane Austen's Guide to Dating, by Lauren Henderson, offers an Englishwoman in America's perspective on love. When Henderson moved to the States several years ago, her new friends gave her advice about how to play the dating game here advice like, "Do ... (read full critics)

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    I don't believe in dating rules as relationships are dynamic and so there are no fixed rules for solving relationship problems. Yet, I like Jane Austen's stories a lot. I find this book quite interesting. The author talked about dating "strategies" using Jane Austen's stories as examples.

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    Tiny said on Dec 30, 2006 | Add your feedback

  • Yes, it was enjoyable and rather addictive, but it's pretty much the same ol' advice you get in any dating book. I had fun reading it cuz it was written in a really light-hearted manner. The irony of it all? I've never read or watched a single Jane Austen book or movie my entire life!

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    shazzpezzazz said on Jan 23, 2007 | Add your feedback

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  • English Books
  • Paperback 304 Pages
  • ISBN-10: 1401301177
  • ISBN-13: 9781401301170
  • Publisher: Hyperion
  • Pub date: Jan 12, 2005
  • Also available as: Hardcover
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