Fashion in Fiction: Clothing in Jane Austen's Writing at Southbury Public Library March 2

Fashion in Fiction: Clothing in Jane Austen's Writing on Thursday, March 2nd from 2-4pm in the Kingsley Room at the Southbury Public Library

Join us at the Southbury Public library from 2-4pm on Thursday, March 2nd! Clothing speaks volumes in Jane Austen's Regency Novels.

In honor of the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen's death, this presentation by dynamic performance artist Kandie Carle is a delightful show-and-tell on the clothing of Regency England as reflected in Jane Austen's fiction. While dressed in authentic Regency attire, Ms. Carle gives a detailed overview of the clothing of the Regency Era, (early 1800s) for both gentlemen and ladies. Ms. Carle will share excerpts from Austen's personal letters as well as passages from some of the novels, highlighting Miss Austen's use of clothing and fashion to define character & class, enhance story line, and develop plot points.

Ms. Carle has been presenting historical programs since 1992, from Regency to Edwardian (1800-1915), and draws on her extensive background in theatre, dance and historical fashion to engage and enthrall the audience. Ms. Carle has come to the Southbury Public Library in the past as the Victorian Lady and we are delighted to welcome her back.

Registration is required. Please call 203-262-0626 x 130! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library.