Pride and Prejudice

Name: Pride and Prejudice
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141439518
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By Jane Austen

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( 4,408,801 ratings, 123,962 reviews)

Summary

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is a classic novel exploring themes of love, social status, and misunderstandings. It follows Elizabeth Bennet, one of five sisters, whose lively wit and independent spirit are tested by her interactions with the enigmatic Mr. Darcy. As the story unfolds in early 19th-century England, they navigate societal expectations while discerning genuine affection from pride and prejudice.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're fond of sharp wit and clever social commentary, expertly woven together with romance and character development in a 19th-century English setting. Its enduring charm captivates readers with a tale of misunderstandings, societal expectations, and the journey towards mutual understanding and love.

Pride and Prejudice

When Elizabeth Bennet first meets eligible bachelor Fitzwilliam Darcy, she thinks him arrogant and conceited; he is indifferent to her good looks and lively mind. When she later discovers that Darcy has involved himself in the troubled relationship between his friend Bingley and her sister Jane, she is determined to dislike him more than ever.

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The definitive version of Jane Austen's timeless novel of love's triumph over adversity.

When Elizabeth Bennet first meets eligible bachelor Fitzwilliam Darcy, she thinks him arrogant and conceited; he is indifferent to her good looks and lively mind. When she later discovers that Darcy has involved himself in the troubled relationship between his friend Bingley and her beloved sister Jane, she is determined to dislike him more than ever.

In the sparkling comedy of manners that follows, Jane Austen shows the folly of judging by first impressions and superbly evokes the friendships, gossip, and snobberies of provincial middle-class life.

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Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is celebrated for its witty prose and sharp character portrayals. Virginia Woolf praises Austen's wit and taste, while Marlon James highlights her subtle and clever characterisations, noting her unmatched skill in bringing characters to life.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141439518

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 January 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Edited by Vivien Jones
Introduction by Tony Tanner
Introduction by Tony Tanner
Edited by Vivien Jones

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 309g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Jane Austen (1775-1817) was modest about her own genius but is one of English literature's greatest and most admired writers. She is the author of Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Mansfield Park, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion. Vivien Jones is a senior lecturer in English at the University of Leeds. Tony Tanner was a Fellow of King's College, Cambridge, and Professor of English and American Literature at the University of Cambridge.