Tour of The Season October Color of the Month: Barton Cottage
​Pride and Prejudice is the second novel by English author Jane Austen, published in 1813. A novel of manners, it follows the character development of Elizabeth Bennet, the protagonist of the book, who learns about the repercussions of hasty judgments and comes to appreciate the difference between superficial goodness and actual goodness.
About the Storyline
Mr Bennet, owner of the Longbourn estate in Hertfordshire, has five daughters, but his property is entailed and can only be passed to a male heir. His wife also lacks an inheritance, so his family faces becoming poor upon his death. Thus, it is imperative that at least one of the daughters marry well to support the others, which is a primary motivation driving the plot. Join us at Barton Cottage for the Meryton Assembly where Elizabeth Bennet first meets Mr. Darcy.
Pride & Prejudice Through the Years
Pride and Prejudice has consistently appeared near the top of lists of "most-loved books" among literary scholars and the reading public. It has become one of the most popular novels in English literature, with over 20 million copies sold, and has inspired many derivatives in modern literature. For more than a century, dramatic adaptations, reprints, unofficial sequels, films, and TV versions of Pride and Prejudice have portrayed the memorable characters and themes of the novel, reaching mass audiences.
About the Yarn
The featured yarn is Mad Hatter, a pretty sport weight yarn with 344 yards of the softest merino. The second great color in the Tour of the Season palette is in-stock right now.
Wonderland Yarns is providing stunning single-skein patterns or join the block of the month yearlong party that explores different stitches and techniques. Enjoy fun little freebies that are included with each color from the 12-month Tour of the Season collection!