Economics of Marriage in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice

Sep 4, 2023·
Maitrayee Roychoudhury
Maitrayee Roychoudhury
· 1 min read
Abstract
An exploration of how economic considerations shape marriage choices and social relationships in Pride and Prejudice, examining Austen’s critique of marriage markets in Regency England.
Date
Sep 4, 2023 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Event
Literary Economics Lecture Series
Location

Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College

Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi, Delhi 110021

A detailed analysis of how economic factors influence marriage choices and social relationships in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, examining the intersection of love, money, and social status in Regency England.