Pride and Prejudice

Synopsis

Elizabeth Bennet is intelligent, spirited, and determined to judge people on their character rather than their fortune. When she meets the wealthy and reserved Mr. Darcy, she finds him proud and insufferable, while he dismisses her as beneath his notice. As misunderstandings, family expectations, and social conventions draw them together and apart, both must confront their own prejudices before they can recognize the truth about themselves and each other.

Witty, romantic, and endlessly perceptive, Pride and Prejudice is Jane Austen's most beloved novel. With its unforgettable characters, sparkling dialogue, and sharp observations of class, marriage, and human nature, it remains one of the greatest works of English literature.

About the Author

Jane Austen (1775–1817) was one of England's most celebrated novelists. Her six completed novels, including Sense and Sensibility, Emma, Mansfield Park, and Persuasion, transformed the novel of manners through their wit, psychological insight, and enduring social commentary. This Penguin Classics edition includes an introduction and notes by Vivien Jones.

Publisher
Penguin Classics

Publication Date
December 31, 2002

Format
Paperback

Pages
448

Subjects
Classics · Literary Fiction · Romance · English Literature

ISBN
9780141439518