Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
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First published: 28th January 1813
Number of Words: 122,000
Avg. Time to Read: 9 - 11 hours
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Jane Austen published Pride and Prejudice in 1813 at the height of the English Regency period. The novel is set amongst the English landed gentry at the turn of the 19th century, depicting the society and conventions of the day. Through her characters and themes, Austen offers a nuanced portrayal of class, social graces, and the pressures and expectations placed upon women in securing favorable marriages.
The central plot revolves around the Bennett family and their five daughters entering the marriage market. As one of the eldest, Elizabeth Bennett faces growing urgency to find a husband before her youth and beauty fade. Austen crafts a witty study of manners and misunderstandings through her characters’ interactions at balls and social events. Readers are drawn into the parlor rooms and country estates where much of the drama and humor between characters plays out.
Pride and Prejudice gave Austen an unprecedented level of success during her lifetime. Her realistic yet amusing representations of English society resonated with readers, as did her memorable heroines like the spirited Elizabeth. The novel remains one of the best-loved titles in the English literary canon due to Austen’s mastery of themes still relevant today, from social expectations to the complexities of love, class, and first impressions.
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