The Darcy Myth Sweepstakes

Enter for the chance to win a copy of The Darcy Myth from Quirk Books and a Pride and Prejudice pouch and bookmark from Out of Print!

Conditions may apply. You must be 18+ to enter this sweepstakes. US only. Promotion ends 11/22/23. For full Official Rules, see bottom of page.

 


 

About the Book

 

The Darcy Myth: JANE AUSTEN, LITERARY HEARTTHROBS, AND THE MONSTERS THEY TAUGHT US TO LOVe

What if we’ve been reading Jane Austen and romantic classics all wrong? A literary scholar offers a funny, brainy, eye-opening take on how our contemporary love stories are actually terrifying.

Covering cultural touchstones ranging from Normal People to Taylor Swift and from Lord Byron to The BachelorThe Darcy Myth is a book for anyone who loves thinking deeply about literature and culture—whether it’s Jane Austen or not.

You already know Mr. Darcy—at least you think you do! The brooding, rude, standoffish romantic hero of Pride and Prejudice, Darcy initially insults and ignores the witty heroine, but eventually succumbs to her charms. It’s a classic enemies-to-lovers plot, and one that has profoundly influenced our cultural ideas about courtship. But what if this classic isn’t just a grand romance, but a horror novel about how scary love and marriage can be for women?

In The Darcy Myth, literature scholar Rachel Feder unpacks Austen’s Gothic influences and how they’ve led us to a romantic ideal that’s halfway to being a monster story. Why is our culture so obsessed with cruel, indifferent romantic heroes (and sometimes heroines)? How much of that is Darcy’s fault? And, now that we know, what do we do about it?

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OFFICIAL RULES
IMPORTANT: Please read these Official Rules before entering THE DARCY MYTH Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”), presented by Quirk Books (“Sponsor”). By entering the Sweepstakes, you agree to the terms of these Official Rules. These Official Rules shall govern in the event of any inconsistency with other Sweepstakes-related materials.
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One (1) Winner will receive one copy of The Darcy Myth, one Pride and Prejudice pouch, and one Pride and Prejudice bookmark.
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WINNERS LIST: For a list of the Winners, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope by May 1, 2023 to Christina Tatulli, Quirk Books, Attn: The Darcy Myth Sweepstakes, 215 Church Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
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