The Darcy Myth

“A wildly entertaining read.”—The Washington Post Covering cultural touchstones ranging from Normal People to Taylor Swift and from Lord Byron to The Bachelor , The Darcy Myth is a book for anyone who loves thinking deeply about literature and culture. You already know Mr. Darcy—at least you think you do! The brooding, rude, standoffish romantic hero of Pride and Prejudice , Darcy initially insults and ignores the witty heroine, but eventually succumbs to her charms. It’s a classic enemies-to-lo