Harper Collins is proud to present its range of best-loved essential classics It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife' Austen's best-loved tale of love marriage & society in class-conscious Georgian England still delights modern readers today with its comedy & characters It follows the feisty quick-witted Elizabeth Bennet as her parents seek to ensure good marriages for her & her sisters in order to secure their future The protagonists Darcy & Elizabeth learn much about themselves & those around them & Austen's expertly crafted comedy characters of Mrs Bennet & Mr Collins demonstrate her great artistry as a writer