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The rituals and pageantry of courtship in the 19th century can seem foreign to us today Some of us may look back and see a romantic age while others will see a minefield of strict rules and stuffy protocol Either way you look at it it was worlds away from what dating is in the 21st century. A Courtly historyzm w From coming out parties and neighborhood balls to the rules of letter writing and marriage proposals there were a lot of etiquette rules to observe if you wanted to find love and even important to secure your future through marriage Novels like Pride and Prejudice and period dramas like Bridgerton may give us glimpses into the nature of 19th century romance but what about the fuller historical and social context In the six lessons of A Courtly History Romance in the 19th Century Professor Stephanie Insley Hershinow gives you a detailed look at the complex and ever evolving rules of romance in 19th century Britain Along the way you will see why this fascinating era keeps drawing us back to novels and Netflix The conventions of romance from first introductions to wedding vows were highly formalized and carefully structured increasingly so as the 19th century wore on These rituals particularly as they are portrayed in novels and film have shaped our conceptions of romance offering a very different experience from our modern reality At the same time there were other options beyond traditional love and marriage which Professor Hershinow highlights in the lives of famous figures like Jane Austen Lord Byron and Emily Dickinson As you will see despite how different the past may feel the search for love and happiness is remarkably timeless A Courtly History Romance in the 19th CenturyReally enjoyed this one Well researched entertaining and educational I think if people like period romance they should listen to this to get a better understanding of the intricacy of the relationships and obligations English It s cool to see how much I ve learned from reading regency era novels And cool to have it all explained clearly in one place rather than from inference English Wonderful work and beautifully narrated Goes into detail about 19th century courtship from coming out to being widowed with plenty of examples from popular works English This was an awesome read I will be honest I mainly read to gain a better look into the world of the Bridgertons but I came out on the other side enthralled by what I learned I have a better understanding on titles courtship engagement marriage and scandal in the 19th century English 3. A Courtly History epubs air 5 stars A helpful overview of courtship and marriage during the Regency period Format was a bit limiting but seemed to accomplish what it set out to do English Muestra un vistazo desde el punto de vista femenino de c mo operaba el romance en el siglo 19 C mo era el cortejo las distintas situaciones sociales que promov an encontrar pareja c mo eran los matrimonios de la poca los intercambios que se realizaban Todo muy a lo Jane Austen. A Courtly historyzm maski Es bastante entretenido y muestra una mirada a un tema que si bien no es nuevo e innovador tiene muchos puntos interesantes para relevar Se me hizo muy interesante la comparaci n entre el amor de antes con el de ahora Tambi n me gust que no solamente se hablara de las relaciones entre hombres y mujeres sino que tambi n se mencionan otros ejemplos English This is a great introduction to the real life courtship expectations and marriage laws behind some of our favorite Regency Era British fiction namely Jane Austen s works Downton Abbey and Bridgerton Stephanie Hershinow s delivery is conversational and engaging I learned interesting aspects of this period about which I was previously unaware and this work is helping to buoy me up until Bridgerton s Season 3 Netflix release I highly recommend this quick listen to all other Regency Era fans I especially appreciate the final lecture which highlights relationships outside the social conventions for the time including Jane Austen s unmarried status Lord Byron s bisexual escapades and Emily Dickinson s lesbian love letters English This short course was so much interesting than I expected it to be I was braced for yet another Guide for Young Ladies Who Want To Wear Corsets And Say Shan t What Hershinow delivers instead is an intellectually intriguing socially aware overview that I wish had been twice as long at least Her delighted engagement with her source material is evident and infectious her examples are on point and she inspires me to delve further into the broader era s literature I shan t have neglected to read Frances Burney before the year is out Just ask yourself How did 18th century English divorce law differ for men and for women How about pre nups Did they actually have those and what stipulations did they make And was it better to be a spinster or a widow and why If you don t know the answers to those questions or you re not sure or you have no idea how fascinating the answers might be oh please don t delay Listen to this course today before you lace another corset You shan t be disappointed English A quick guide to romance in the 19th century very factual and enjoyable to listen to If you ve read a few period dramas good to further your understanding or a base if you ve not read any before English If you read a lot of historical romance or watched reruns of period TV shows Bridgerton a category of its own this little course might be for you it provides helpful historical context and facts to better understand the time period and the social roles and relationships It covers information on courtship marriage proceedings divorce same sex relationships misalliances etc in an easy to understand upbeat tone Nothing groundbreaking but I still learned quite a few things English