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.