Pride and Prejudice
Description
Pride and Prejudice is an 1813 novel of manners written by Jane Austen. The novel follows the character development of Elizabeth Bennet, the dynamic protagonist of the book who learns about the repercussions of hasty judgments and comes to appreciate the difference between superficial goodness and a...
Awards
- Considered one of the greatest novels in English literature
- BBC Big Read #2 (2003)
- Numerous film and television adaptations
Excerpt
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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.
However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be on his first entering a neighbourhood, this truth is so well fixed in the minds of the surrounding families, that he is considered the rightful property of some one or other of their daughters.
"My dear Mr. Bennet," said his lady to him one day, "have you heard that Netherfield Park is let at last?"
Mr. Bennet replied that he had not.
"But it is," returned she; "for Mrs. Long has just been here, and she told me all about it."
Reviews
The Times Literary Supplement
Austen's masterpiece remains as fresh and engaging today as when it was first published.
The Guardian
A perfect novel that combines wit, romance, and social commentary with unparalleled skill.
Literary Review
The ultimate romantic novel that has influenced countless writers and continues to captivate readers.
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Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen