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41) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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Unlock the more straightforward side of Pride and Prejudice with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, which was the author's first novel and remains one of her most beloved works. It tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters' quest for marriage. It is a tale of reason, true love and social norms, at a time when women's condition was very different...
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This deluxe edition brings to life the letters exchanged among Jane Austen's characters in Pride and Prejudice.
Glassine pockets placed throughout the book contain removable replicas of 19 letters from the story.
These powerful epistles include Lydia's announcement of her elopement, Mr. Collins's obsequious missives, and of course Darcy's painfully honest letter to Elizabeth.
• Nothing captures Jane Austen's vivid emotion and keen wit better...
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2016
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Wonderfully tender and hilariously funny, Eligible tackles gender, class, courtship, and family as Curtis Sittenfeld reaffirms herself as one of the most dazzling authors writing today.
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR AND THE TIMES (UK)
This version of the Bennet family—and Mr. Darcy—is one that you have and haven’t met...
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR AND THE TIMES (UK)
This version of the Bennet family—and Mr. Darcy—is one that you have and haven’t met...
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"…do anything rather than marry without affection."-Pride and PrejudiceDuring the upheaval of the Great Depression, Elizabeth Bennet's life is torn asunder. Her family's relocation from the bustle of the big city to a quiet family farm has changed her future, and now, she must build a new life in rural Meryton, Kentucky.William Darcy suffered family turmoil of his own, but he has settled into a peaceful life at Pemberley, the largest farm in the...
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Beloved by millions the world over, Pride and Prejudice is delightfully transformed in this bold new Manga Classics adaptation. In a remote English village, Mr. and Mrs. Bennet, a not-so-well-to do country squire and his wife, must marry off their five vivacious daughters. At the very center of this all-consuming enterprise are the headstrong second daughter, Elizabeth and her aristocratic suitor Mister Darcy, two lovers in whom pride and prejudice...
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Sourcebooks Landmark
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c2008
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The road to matrimony is fraught with difficulties and even when Lydia Bennet is convinced that she has met the man of her dreams, complications arise. When Lydia is reunited with the Bennets, Bingleys, and Darcys for a grand ball at Netherfield Park, the shocking truth about her husband may just cause the greatest scandal of all.
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Alice Isakova
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2018
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With her temptingly large dowry, the beautiful and talented Georgiana Darcy catches the eye of numerous suitors, not all of whom wish to marry purely for love. As Georgiana navigates the treacherous waters of courtship, her story becomes intertwined with that of Anne de Bourgh, her wealthy but painfully awkward cousin, who stirs up trouble when she sets her sights on a young gentleman with a rank far below her own. In so doing, Anne encounters
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Since its immediate success in 1813, Pride and Prejudice has remained one of the most popular novels in the English language. Jane Austen called this brilliant work "her own darling child" and its vivacious heroine, Elizabeth Bennet, "as delightful a creature as ever appeared in print." The romantic clash between the opinionated Elizabeth and her proud beau, Mr. Darcy, is a splendid performance of civilized sparring. And Jane Austen's radiant wit...
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A tale of love, secrets, and adventure across the ocean. When textile merchant Edward Gardiner rescues an injured youth, he has no notion that this simple act of kindness will change his life. The boy is bright and has a gift for numbers that soon makes him a valued assistant and part of the Gardiners' business, but he also has secrets and a set of unusual acquaintances. When he introduces Edward to his sparkling and unconventional friend, Miss Grant,...
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Miss Maria Lucas, after jilting her fiancé, has traveled to Pemberley for the Christmas season. She hopes her visit to childhood friends Kitty and Lizzy will ease the discomfort she's felt at home after disappointing her parents' plans for her marriage. But she could not marry the man they chose-there is only one man she can give her heart to, a man she believes she will never see again.Mr. Denny arrives at Pemberley, not a very welcome guest to...
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Originally published in 1949, the unusual plot takes the Darcys into the realm of the Gothic-perfect for fans of Death Comes to Pemberley. Mr. Darcy must appoint a new rector at Pemberley, which affords the author the opportunity to introduce a host of new characters to mingle with the beloved and familiar ones of Jane Austen.
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The Rajes volume 1
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"Award-winning author Sonali Dev launches a new series about the Rajes, an immigrant Indian family descended from royalty, who have built their lives in San Francisco"--Provided by publisher.
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When the fulfillment of a long overdue promise brings Elizabeth Bennet to Derbyshire, she is overwhelmed by the beauty of the countryside. After a few diverting weeks away from the chaos of Longbourn, Elizabeth begins to relax and feel more like herself again. But while her aunt and uncle return to London to see to business matters, Elizabeth stays in Derbyshire with a new friend.
On a beautiful autumn day that feels more like winter, Elizabeth...
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Get the Summary of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: This engaging summary presents an analysis of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, which was the author's first novel and remains one of her most beloved works. It tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters' quest for marriage. It is a tale of reason, true love and social norms, at a time when...
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A festive reunion in London...Absence makes the heart grow fonder as London-bound Fitzwilliam Darcy realises all he left behind him in Hertfordshire. What providence, then, that Elizabeth Bennet and her whole family have been invited to spend the tail-end of the Christmas season in London with their aunt and uncle.Will Mr Darcy and Elizabeth work together to reunite their friends; and in so doing listen to their own hearts?A festive Pride and Prejudice...
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Despite the perils of war, against the vastness of the ocean, love can blossom... In this thrilling Pride and Prejudice variation set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, Captain Fitzwilliam Darcy sets sail on a mission to defend his country's shores. Amidst the chaos of war, the brave Captain encounters Elizabeth Bennet, a spirited young woman assisting her uncle aboard the hospital ship he has been sworn to protect. Amidst the perils of...
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On a long overdue visit to Derbyshire, Elizabeth Bennet anticipates a relaxing journey punctuated with visits to the places her aunt remembers so well from her childhood. But one such place has been allowed to fall into disrepair. Elizabeth is stunned to learn that it is Pemberley-and that the master of the estate has been absent for quite some time. Determined to see such a great estate brought back to its former glory, Elizabeth promises to find...
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Longbourn's resident songbird finds her happily ever after, and determines to help her sister, Elizabeth, find hers. Mary Bennet is used to being the overlooked Bennet sister, but when Colonel Fitzwilliam accidentally enters her life, everything changes. As cousin to Mr. Darcy, Colonel Fitzwilliam knows what it's like to feel invisible. His experiences at war have left him with one goal in mind: to marry, set up home and live in peace. When he witnesses...
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