This week we discuss the regency novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
You can Listen Along Here: https://anchor.fm/unfortunately-required/episodes/Not-So-Quiet-Aunt-Jane-Pride-and-Prejudice-eaekoi
To Drink Along:
The Jane Austen from https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2017/04/15-cocktails-inspired-by-literary-greats/2/
Mix 2 fluid ounces of gin, 2 dashes of rose water and 2 teaspoons of Earl Grey tea syrup in a shaker and serve in a chilled Martini glass topped with rosé Champagne. This gin-based cocktail is topped with pink champagne to resurrect Austen’s sparkling wit.
Best served with fresh scones, clotted cream, lemon curd, and black currant jam.
We have a ton of resources for this episode:
How Not to Date With Mr. Darcy:
- https://www.kqed.org/arts/13873295/bookworms-how-many-of-these-surprising-jane-austen-facts-can-you-guess
- https://www.thebalancecareers.com/jane-austen-get-the-particulars-1277158
- https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/502041/jane-austen-home-brewer
- http://www.shmoop.com/literature-glossary/regency-period.html
- https://www.jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk/
- https://www.jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk/1917-memorial-plaque
And remember, this scene isn’t in the book!
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hasKmDr1yrA
If you’d like to support Jane Austen’s Home: https://www.jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk/1917-memorial-plaque
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