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Title
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With an affectionate smile
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Description
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In this image Lydia and Mr. Wickham arrive at Longbourn. Mrs. Bennet embraces Lydia upon her arrival, thankful for her safety. During their visit Mr. Wickham acted as if they had done nothing wrong, infuriating Elizabeth. On Lydia’s wedding day that came shortly after their arrival. On the wedding day, Jane and Elizabeth felt more pity for themselves than joy for their sister. This is because it was customary for sisters to wed in order of eldest to youngest, meaning according to tradition Jane should have been married first, followed by Elizabeth, and Lydia would have been last. This scene occurs in chapter 51. The characters are shown in the traditional regency style. Mrs. Bennet and Lydia wear regency dresses with empire waistlines. Mrs. Bennet wears a bonnet and a shawl around her shoulders. Mr. Wickham wears a waistcoat and tailcoat with a cravat. In his hand he holds his top hat. The regency period dated to the early nineteenth century (1811-1820) when George, Prince of Wales, later George IV (r. 1820-1830), reigned as regent for his mentally ill father, King George III (r. 1760-1820). The regency period is associated with the rise of neoclassicism in art and fashion.
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Image Creator
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Hugh Thomson (Illustrator)
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Identifier
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mta:26027
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Source Name
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Pride and Prejudice
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Image
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