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Pride and Prejudice
Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics
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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 beloved sister Jane, she is determined to dislike him more.
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.
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is a timeless tale of love, society, and the importance of first impressions. Set in the rural English countryside, the story centres around Elizabeth Bennet, a sharp-witted and independent young woman, and her tumultuous relationship with the wealthy and seemingly aloof Fitzwilliam Darcy. Through a series of misunderstandings, social blunders, and personal revelations, Elizabeth and Darcy navigate the intricate landscape of love, reputation, and class.
This beautifully designed, clothbound edition is part of Penguin's exquisite hardback Clothbound Classics series. Designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these editions are crafted with high-quality colourful, tactile cloth and are adorned with foil stamped into the intricate design, making them a delight for collectors and literature lovers alike.
From their first encounter, Elizabeth finds Darcy to be arrogant and conceited, particularly in his indifference to her good looks and lively mind. Her prejudice deepens when she learns of Darcy's involvement in the troubled relationship between his friend Bingley and her dear sister Jane. Elizabeth's determination to dislike Darcy more than ever is set against the backdrop of a rich comedy of manners, where Jane Austen deftly exposes the folly of judging by first impressions.
Austen's sparkling narrative captures the essence of provincial middle-class life, replete with its friendships, gossip, and snobberies. Pride and Prejudice remains one of the most cherished novels in English literature, celebrated for its vivid characters, humorous tone, and poignant observations on the complexities of human relationships.
Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics
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Pride and Prejudice is praised for Jane Austen's remarkable wit and masterful character portrayal. Celebrated by literary figures, it is noted for its perfect taste and cleverness in character depiction.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780141040349
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 06 November 2008
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Edited by Vivien Jones
- Introduction by Tony Tanner
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 38.0mm
Width: 137.0mm
Height: 205.0mm
Weight: 599g
Pages: 480
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 & Sensibility, Pride & 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.
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