| Author |
Austen, Jane, 1775-1817 |
| Editor |
Chapman, R. W. (Robert William), 1881-1960 |
| Title |
Pride and Prejudice
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pride_and_Prejudice
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| Note |
Also available at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1342
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Greg Weeks, Jon Hurst, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story is a sharp and humorous exploration of society, marriage, and the complexities of human relationships, primarily focusing on the lives of the Bennet family, especially the intelligent and spirited Elizabeth Bennet. The novel intricately depicts the themes of love, class, and the challenge of overcoming prejudice in the pursuit of true happiness. The opening of the novel introduces Mrs. Bennet, who is anxious to marry off her five daughters and is particularly focused on a wealthy newcomer, Mr. Bingley, who has rented Netherfield Park. Mrs. Bennet's husband, Mr. Bennet, is less enthusiastic about visiting Bingley, engaging in playful banter that highlights their contrasting characters. As the news about Mr. Bingley spreads in the local community, it becomes clear he is a single man possessing great wealth, which renders him an object of interest for local families. The interactions between the Bennet family, especially Elizabeth and her parents, set the tone for the blend of humor and social commentary that characterizes the rest of the novel. Through witty dialogue and keen observations, Austen lays the groundwork for the rich exploration of class and courtship that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Young women -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Love stories
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| Subject |
Sisters -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Domestic fiction
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| Subject |
Courtship -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Social classes -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
42671 |
| Release Date |
May 9, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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