Pride and Prejudice

By Jane Austen | Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group

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Jane Austen's witty comedy of manners is one of the most universally loved and admired English novels of all time.

“It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.”

The Bennets are a family of five daughters, and with no male heir, the Bennet estate must someday pass to their priggish cousin Mr. Collins. Therefore, with no fortune or security of their own, the girls must marry well—and thus is launched the story of spirited and opinionated Elizabeth Bennet and the arrogant and aloof bachelor Mr. Darcy.  

An entertaining portrait of nineteenth century matrimonial rites and rivalries, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is timeless in its hilarity and honesty. As Elizabeth and Darcy’s first impressions lead to civilized sparring and ultimately true and enduring love, it becomes clear why this masterwork renowned for its romance and wit.

With an Introduction by Margaret Drabble
and an Afterword by Eloisa James

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Jane Austen's witty comedy of manners is one of the most universally loved and admired English novels of all time.

“It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.”

The Bennets are a family of five daughters, and with no male heir, the Bennet estate must someday pass to their priggish cousin Mr. Collins. Therefore, with no fortune or security of their own, the girls must marry well—and thus is launched the story of spirited and opinionated Elizabeth Bennet and the arrogant and aloof bachelor Mr. Darcy.  

An entertaining portrait of nineteenth century matrimonial rites and rivalries, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is timeless in its hilarity and honesty. As Elizabeth and Darcy’s first impressions lead to civilized sparring and ultimately true and enduring love, it becomes clear why this masterwork renowned for its romance and wit.

With an Introduction by Margaret Drabble
and an Afterword by Eloisa James

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Jane Austen's witty comedy of manners is one of the most universally loved and admired English novels of all time.

“It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.”

The Bennets are a family of five daughters, and with no male heir, the Bennet estate must someday pass to their priggish cousin Mr. Collins. Therefore, with no fortune or security of their own, the girls must marry well—and thus is launched the story of spirited and opinionated Elizabeth Bennet and the arrogant and aloof bachelor Mr. Darcy.  

An entertaining portrait of nineteenth century matrimonial rites and rivalries, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is timeless in its hilarity and honesty. As Elizabeth and Darcy’s first impressions lead to civilized sparring and ultimately true and enduring love, it becomes clear why this masterwork renowned for its romance and wit.

With an Introduction by Margaret Drabble
and an Afterword by Eloisa James

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Pride and Prejudice?

Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general

Where can I read a sample of Pride and Prejudice?

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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Pride and Prejudice?

Jane Austen

Who is the Publisher of the book Pride and Prejudice?

Penguin Publishing Group

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Pride and Prejudice is available as paperback(ISBN 9780451530783) and paperback(ISBN 9780451500823) and paperback(ISBN 9780451507211) and paperback(ISBN 9780451508430) and paperback(ISBN 9780451509772) and paperback(ISBN 9780451511119) and paperback(ISBN 9780451512536) and paperback(ISBN 9780451513960) and paperback(ISBN 9780451514912) and paperback(ISBN 9780451516626) and paperback(ISBN 9780451519160) and paperback(ISBN 9780451520753) and paperback(ISBN 9780451522269) and paperback(ISBN 9780451523655) and paperback(ISBN 9780451525888) and ebook(ISBN 9781101099063)

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