There's Something About Darcy: The curious appeal of Jane Austen's bewitching hero

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Gabrielle Malcolm

There's Something About Darcy

The curious appeal of Jane Austen's bewitching hero

Gabrielle Malcolm

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Lume Books
02 March 2020

Television production: technical & background skills; Literature: history & criticism; Gender studies: women

For some, Colin Firth emerging from a lake in that clinging wet shirt is one of the most iconic moments in television. What is it about the two-hundred-year-old hero that we so ardently admire and love?

Dr Malcolm examines Jane Austen's influences in creating Darcy's potent mix of brooding Gothic hero, aristocratic elitist and romantic Regency man of action. She investigates how he paved the way for later characters like Heathcliff, Rochester and even Dracula, and what his impact has been on popular culture over the past two centuries. For twenty-first century readers the world over have their idea of the 'perfect' Darcy in mind when they read the novel and will defend their choice passionately.

In this insightful and entertaining study, every variety of Darcy jostles for attention: vampire Darcy, digital Darcy, Mormon Darcy and gay Darcy. Who does it best and how did a clergyman's daughter from Hampshire create such an enduring character?

A must-read for every Mr Darcy and Jane Austen fan.

By: Gabrielle Malcolm
Imprint: Lume Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 178mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 349g
ISBN: 9781839011641
ISBN 10: 1839011645
Pages: 370
Publication Date: 02 March 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr. Gabrielle Malcolm lectures and writes about Jane Austen in popular culture and the global fan phenomena surrounding Austen's work. She is the author of Fan Phenomena: Jane Austen and is a regular speaker at the annual Jane Austen Festival in Bath.

Reviews for There's Something About Darcy: The curious appeal of Jane Austen's bewitching hero

'A highly recommended read for Austen fans everywhere and, particularly, for all of us who share a passion for the enduring Mr. Darcy.' - Marilyn Brant, New York Times bestselling author 'A timely study and a great read.' - Amanda Grange, author of Mr Darcy's Diary 'An entertaining and well-researched read about the eternal life of Jane Austen's most appealing hero.' - Karin Quint, author of Jane Austen's England: A Travel Guide