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Format: Paperback
Size: 7 x 10
Illustrated: No
Page Count: 216
ISBN:
978-0-941599-76-4
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Pride &
Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice has endured as one of the most popular novels
of all time. This classic romantic comedy takes place in early 19th
century England. The story focuses on the Bennets, a family of five
girls, each of whom is seeking a husband with financial means. Their
quest to find suitable candidates is heightened by the fact that upon
Mr. Bennet's death, a distant relative will take ownership of their
property and they will lose their home, land, and income. Into their
midst comes Mr. Bingley, and his friend Mr. Darcy, both single and of
good fortune. Mrs. Bennet seeks to match these men with her daughters.
Suspense and conflict is created by knowing that one of the daughters,
Elizabeth Bennet, and Mr. Darcy should be together but their pride and
prejudice keep them apart.
Jane Austen (1774-1817) is
regarded as one of the most beloved writers in English literature. From
1811 to 1815 with the release of Sense and Sensibility (1811),
Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814), and
Emma (1815) she achieved her greatest success as a published writer.
She wrote two additional novels Northanger Abbey and
Persuasion, both published after her death in 1817. As a young girl
Austen began writing poems, stories, and plays for her own and her
family's amusement. Later she compiled 29 of these early works into
three bound notebooks, now referred to as the Juvenilia.
Austen's clever ability to combine attraction between the sexes with
conflict and humor created some of our most enduring romantic novels.
These timeless classics have become increasingly popular. Sequels,
prequels, and adaptations of almost every sort have been based on her
novels, including adaptations to film and television. Many of her
stories have been modernized such as the movie Clueless (1995),
an updated version of Emma, which spawned its own television
series.
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