"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen is a narrative set in early 19th-century England that revolves around Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters as they navigate social expectations and the pursuit of love. With Mrs. Bennet's eagerness to find suitable husbands for her daughters contrasted by Mr. Bennet's teasing indifference, the arrival of the wealthy Mr. Bingley sets off a series of social maneuvers and family interactions. As Elizabeth confronts her feelings towards Mr. Darcy and deals with the complexities of social class, the story captures the humorous and challenging world of love and prejudice in Regency England.
Pride and Prejudice
By Jane Austen
In a world driven by social status and marriage ambitions, a young woman confronts her prejudices and navigates the complexities of love and class distinctions.
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About the AuthorJane Austen was an English novelist known primarily for her six novels, which implicitly interpret, critique, and comment upon the English landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage for the pursuit of favourable social standing and economic security. Her works are implicit critiques of the novels of sensibility of the second half of the 18th century and are part of the transition to 19th-century literary realism. Her use of social commentary, realism, wit, and irony have earned her acclaim amongst critics and scholars.
Jane Austen was an English novelist known primarily for her six novels, which implicitly interpret, critique, and comment upon the English landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage for the pursuit of favourable social standing and economic security. Her works are implicit critiques of the novels of sensibility of the second half of the 18th century and are part of the transition to 19th-century literary realism. Her use of social commentary, realism, wit, and irony have earned her acclaim amongst critics and scholars.
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