Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is a classic edition published by Wordsworth Editions Limited in 2022. This 320-page novel presents an ironic exploration of social manners through the lens of the Bennet family, particularly focusing on Mrs. Bennet’s relentless pursuit to secure advantageous marriages for her five daughters, often met with the mockery of her husband.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of wit and social commentary woven throughout the narrative. The novel features an array of characters, including the sharp and engaging heroine, who navigates the complexities of love and societal expectations. With its enduring themes and classic status, this edition invites readers to delve into the intricacies of relationships and the societal norms of its time.
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Pride and Prejudice, which opens with one of the most famous sentences in English Literature, is an ironic novel of manners. In it the garrulous and 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 and indolent husband. With its wit, its social precision and, above all, its irresistible heroine, Pride and Prejudicehas proved one of the most enduringly popular novels in the English language.
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