Jane Austen's guide to dating
By: by Lauren Henderson.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Hyperion
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 287
Subjects: Austen, Jane, 1775-1817.; Dating (Social customs); Man-woman relationships.; Man-woman relationships in literature.
Description: A completely new and amusing approach to dating, utilizing wisdom inspired by Jane Austen's novels, from Sense and Sensibility to Pride and Prejudice and beyond, author 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 win the right man--and still let you respect yourself in the morning. Includes insightful personality quizzes that reveal which Jane Austen character you--and your mate--most resemble. Full of wit and truly useful advice that has stood the test of time, this book will help readers overcome the nonsense and find the sense (and sensibility) to succeed in a lasting relationship.