The bi-centenary of the publication of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice was celebrated yesterday with a 'readathon' in Bath. Fans and experts read aloud the whole novel in a 12 hour web broadcast, linking up with Jane Austen societies around the world. Have a shot at it. Societal norms have changed since, but given some people are still forced to seek marriages of convenience for economic security, have things shifted so?
Showing posts with label SOCIAL CLASS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SOCIAL CLASS. Show all posts
21 Jan 2013
TEA ETIQUETTE: TO MIF OR NOT TO MIF
Samuel Twining theorised that milk in first prevented early china from cracking in reaction to boiling water; thus, back in 1760s those able to afford the latest china demonstrated their social supperiority by adding the tea in first versus the MIFs, common people. There after, is it only a question of snobbery?
Hundreds of articles have been published about how to make the perfect cup of tea (Check out Fortnum and Mason's site)
27 Oct 2012
COUPLING UP AND DOWN
Zoe William's article on the experience of three couples over the class divide is worth reading for further debate. Comments range from bitter to hilarious. (October, 19, The Guardian). Leave yours.
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