Pride and Prejudice

Some stories stay with you long after the last page. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is one of them – a paperback that rewards an unhurried read. Runs to about 344 pages, so it's a book you'll want to pass on to a friend when you're done.

What it's about

Counted among the most popular romantic novels of all time, Pride and Prejudice was first published in January 1813. The novel is a satirical commentary on British society around the turn of the 19thcentury, and the demands it placed on women then. It follows the main character, Elizabeth Bennet, a strong, dynamic woman who learns the ins and outs of the society she lives in and about how to navigate it. Way ahead of her times, Elizabeth’s encounters with Mr. Darcy, a perpetually annoyed gentleman, are a reflection of her take on marriage and the rules of propriety that society lays at the feet of a woman. Austen deftly offsets Elizabeth’s cool, sarcastic demeanor with her sister Jane’s softness, as well as their father unquestioning acceptance of Elizabeth’s choices with their mother’s socially conditioned but well-intentioned worries for her daughters in the novel. The story reinforces the importance of familial support towards marrying for love. Pride and Prejudice continues to be popular among the masses as well as critics for its timeless themes of love, family, gender, as well as society and class. It was well-received even when it was published and its popularity has only increased with time, with its sharp yet entertaining social commentary.

Book details

• Author: Jane Austen
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Pages: 344
• Publisher: V&S Publishers
• Published: (01/07/2022)
• Category: Romance

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Is Pride and Prejudice available in paperback or hardcover?

This listing is for the paperback edition of Pride and Prejudice.

What language is this edition in?

This edition is in English.

Who wrote Pride and Prejudice?

Pride and Prejudice is written by Jane Austen.

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