Pride & Prejudice which opens with one of the most famous sentences in English Literature is an ironic novel of manners. In it the garrulous & empty-headed Mrs Bennet has only one aim
- that of finding a good match for each of her five daughters. In this she is mocked by her cynical & indolent husb&. With its wit its social precision & above all its irresistible heroine Pride & Prejudice has proved one of the most enduringly popular novels in the English language.
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The Penguin Classics edition of Pride & Prejudice is the definitive version of Jane Austen's timeless novel of love's triumph over adversity celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2013. When Elizabeth Bennet first meets eligible bachelor Fitzwilliam Darcy she thinks him arrogant & conceited; he is indifferent to her good looks & lively mind. When she later discovers that Mr Darcy has involved himself in the troubled relationship between his friend Mr Bingley & her beloved sister Jane she is determined to dislike him more than ever. Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice is a sparkling comedy of manners which explores the folly of judging by first impressions & superbly evokes the friendships gossip & snobberies of provincial middle-class life in early nineteenth-century Engl&. Edited with notes & an introduction by Vivien Jones this edition also

Includes:: a new chronology additional suggestions for further reading & the original Penguin Classics introduction by Tony Tanner. Jane Austen (1775-1817) was extremely modest about her own genius but has become one of English literature's most famous women writers. Austen began writing at a young age embarking on what is possibly her best-known work Pride & Prejudice at the age of 22. She was the author of Sense & Sensibility Pride & Prejudice Emma Persuasion Mansfield Park & Northanger Abbey. If you liked Pride & Prejudice you may enjoy Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre also available in Penguin Classics. The most perfect artist among women the writer whose books are immortal". (Virginia Woolf). " As nearly flawless as any fiction could be". (Eudora Welty). " Pride & Prejudice has always been the most popular of Jane Austen's books.. .with its good humoured comedy its sunny heroine its dream denouement". (Claire Tomalin)."

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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. ...

When Elizabeth Bennet first meets eligible bachelor Fitzwilliam Darcy she thinks him arrogant & conceited; he is indifferent to her good looks & lively mind. When she later discovers that Darcy has involved himself in the troubled relationship between his friend Bingley & her beloved sister Jane she is determined to dislike him more than ever. In the sparkling comedy of manners that follows Jane Austen shows the folly of judging by first impressions & superbly evokes the friendships gossip & snobberies of provincial middle-class life. ...

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife." So opens this famous novel which has become Jane Austens best loved & best known work. It was in this book that all Jane Austens talents combined to create not only the most wonderful love story but dialogue that sparkles with wit & irony an ingenious & compelling plot & some of the most unforgettable characters ever created." ...

When Elizabeth Bennet first meets eligible bachelor Fitzwilliam Darcy she thinks him arrogant & conceited; he is indifferent to her good looks & lively mind. When she discovers that Darcy has involved himself in the troubled relationship between his friend Bingley & her beloved sister Jane she is determined to dislike him more than ever. In the sparkling comedy of manners that follows Jane Austen shows the folly of judging by first impressions & superbly evokes the friendships gossip & snobberies of provincial middle-class life. ...

This is an exquisite leatherbound edition of Jane Austen's classic novel of manners & mores. One of the most popular tales of romance in the English language this volume features a satinribbon bookmark distinctive stained edging & marbled endpapers. ' It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife'. So begins Pride & Prejudice" Jane Austen's classic novel of manners & mores in early nineteenth century Engl&. Attention centres on haughty Elizabeth Bennet & the dashing but aloof Fitzwilliam Darcy. Adversaries at first in the endless rounds of balls parties & social gatherings they soon develop a grudging respect for one another that blossoms into romance when each comes to appreciate the tender feelings that course beneath the veneer of their propriety & reserve. First published in 1813 " Pride & Prejudice" is one of the most popular tales of romance in the English language & a cornerstone of Jane Austen's reputation as one of the greatest novelists of all time. This exquisite collectible edition features an elegant bonded-leather binding a satin-ribbon bookmark distinctive stained edging & decorative marbled endpapers. It's the perfect gift for book-lovers & an artful addition to any home library." ...

It all begins with a letter. Fall in love with Penguin Drop Caps" a new series of twenty-six collectable hardcover editions with a gorgeous type cover for each letter of the alphabet. Featuring lettering by Jessica Hische a superstar in the world of type & illustration whose work has appeared everywhere from Tiffany & Co. to Wes Andersons films to Penguins own bestsellers " Penguin Drop Caps" debut with an A for Jane Austens " Pride & Prejudice" a B for Charlotte Brontes " Jane Eyre" & a C for Willa Cathers " My Antonia". A is for Austen. Few have failed to be charmed by the witty & independent spirit of Elizabeth Bennet in Austens beloved classic " Pride & Prejudice". Elizabeths early determination to dislike Mr. Darcy is a prejudice only matched by the folly of his arrogant pride. Their first impressions give way to true feelings in a comedy profoundly concerned with happiness & how it might be achieved. Jessica Hische is a letterer illustrator typographer & web designer. She currently serves on the Type Directors Club board of directors has been named a " Forbes Magazine" "30 under 30" in art & design as well as an ADC Young Gun & one of " Print" Magazines " New Visual Artists". She has designed for Wes Anderson Mc Sweeneys Tiffany & Co Penguin Books & many others. She resides primarily in San Francisco occasionally in Brooklyn & can otherwise be found in airplanes en route to speaking engagements." ...

This is the Penguin English Library Edition" of " Pride & Prejudice" by Jane Austen. ' No sooner had he made it clear to himself & his friends that she had hardly a good feature in her face than he began to find it was rendered uncommonly intelligent by the beautiful expression of her dark eyes...' When Elizabeth Bennet first meets eligible bachelor Fitzwilliam Darcy she thinks him arrogant & conceited; he is indifferent to her good looks & lively mind. When she later discovers that Darcy has involved himself in the troubled relationship between his friend Bingley & her beloved sister Jane she is determined to dislike him more than ever. In the sparkling comedy of manners that follows Jane Austen shows the folly of judging by first impressions & superbly evokes the friendships gossip & snobberies of provincial middle-class life. " The Penguin English Library"
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Probably the popular favourite among Jane Austen's novels Pride & Prejudice was the first to be written (1796-7) when the author was just twenty-one. Revised for publication thirteen years later it combines the freshness of youth with the skill of maturity not least in the brilliance of the characterization & the attractiveness of the heroine Elizabeth Bennet. ...