Austen, Jane
Pride and Prejudice (Wordsworth Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781853260001
- author:
- Austen, Jane
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wordsworth Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1992
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Pride and Prejudice, written by Jane Austen at just 21 years old, is a remarkable novel that showcases her sharp observations of society. Originally titled First Impressions, it was revised and retitled before being published anonymously in 1813, four years before Austen's death. The story follows the Bennett family, a respectable but economically vulnerable family with daughters in need of husbands to secure their future.
The novel centers around Elizabeth, the eldest Bennett sister, who reacts with revulsion to an offer of marriage from the wealthy but arrogant Mr. Darcy. Austen's witty and insightful portrayal of the complexities of relationships, social class, and personal growth makes this novel a compelling read.