Tag: Lydia and Wickham’s wedding

Confessions & Correspondence: Jane wonders why Mr. Darcy was at Lydia’s wedding

Welcome to our epistolary retelling of Pride & Prejudice! Jane Austen’s original version of the story, First Impression, was told entirely in letters, so it seemed like a great group project. We’ll be posting a new letter every Wednesday.    Jane writes in her private journal Longbourn, September 2, 1812 At dinner today, Lydia revealed …

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P&P The Untold Stories: Lydia’s Letter to Harriet

What does Lydia have to say about married life? September 3, 1812 My Dearest Harriet, What adventures I have had since I saw you! I write to you now from Longbourn, where Wickham and I have just come to visit after our wedding in London. Yes, London! Are you not surprised? Or perhaps you have …

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