Pride and Prejudice (Premium Edition)

by Jane Austen

Overview

"Pride and Prejudice" is a novel written by Jane Austen and was published in 1813. The story follows the Bennet family, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet and their five daughters, Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty, and Lydia, as they navigate social norms and expectations in 19th century England.

The novel centers around the relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, a wealthy and proud gentleman who initially dismisses Elizabeth due to her lower social standing. Despite their initial animosity towards one another, the two eventually come to understand and respect each other, leading to a happy ending.

Throughout the novel, Austen satirizes the societal norms and expectations of the time, particularly the emphasis on marriage and social status. She also explores themes of love, pride, prejudice, and the role of women in society.

"Pride and Prejudice" has since become a classic of English literature and has been adapted into numerous film and television adaptations. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest novels in the English language.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789394600560
Publisher:	Qurate Books Private Limited
Publication date:	03/01/2023
Pages:	358
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.94(d)

About the Author

Jane Austen (1775–1817) was an English author known primarily for her six major novels set among the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Considered defining works of the Regency Era and counted among the best–loved classics of English literature, Austen's books include Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion. The latter two were published after her death. "I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library." – Jane Austen

Date of Birth:

December 16, 1775

Date of Death:

July 18, 1817

Place of Birth:

Village of Steventon in Hampshire, England

Place of Death:

Winchester, Hampshire, England

Education:

Taught at home by her father