Jane Austen's Fashion Bible
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11 September 2025Imprint: Macmillan Collector's Library
Synopsis
Two beautifully crafted worlds are brought together in this celebration of Regency fashion and the writing of Jane Austen.
Exquisite colour drawings from Regency magazine La Belle Assemblée and their entertaining descriptions are matched with much-loved passages from Jane Austen’s published novels, letters and manuscript fiction. Professor Ros Ballaster’s lively commentary guides the reader through this fascinating book.
From elaborate evening gowns and elegant walking dresses to charming seaside outfits, Jane Austen's Fashion Bible brings to life the world of Jane Austen.
208 pages
9781035049127Details
11 September 2025208 pages
9781035049127Imprint: Macmillan Collector's Library
Reviews
"Oxford University literature professor Ballaster takes readers on a delightful tour of Regency-era fashion and its place in Jane Austen’s novels and letters... Full-color images from the magazine and a glossary of fashion terms round out the scrupulously detailed volume. Janeites will treasure this"Publishers Weekly
"The concept, to show what Austen characters would have worn, is appealing, particularly as the novelist’s 250th birthday rolls around this year"Library Journal
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