Pride and Prejudice (Penguin Classics)

Austen's beloved classic Pride and Prejudice tells the unforgettable story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. In this sparkling comedy of manners, Jane Austen masterfully depicts the folly of judging by first impressions and skillfully evokes the friendships, gossip, and snobberies of provincial middle-class life.

When Elizabeth Bennet first meets the eligible bachelor Fitzwilliam Darcy, she perceives him as arrogant and conceited, while he appears indifferent to her good looks and lively mind. However, Elizabeth's opinion of Darcy later takes a turn when she discovers that he has involved himself in the troubled relationship between his friend Bingley and her beloved sister Jane. Determined to dislike Darcy even more, Elizabeth finds herself drawn into a battle of wits and emotions.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

This Penguin Classics edition of Pride and Prejudice, based on Austen's first edition, contains the original Penguin Classics introduction by Tony Tanner and an updated introduction and notes by Vivien Jones. Few have failed to be charmed by the witty and independent spirit of Elizabeth Bennet, one of literature's most beloved characters. Austen's masterful portrayal of the complexities of social dynamics and the power of first impressions have captivated readers for generations, making Pride and Prejudice one of the most enduring and popular novels in the English language.

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