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Pride and Prejudice


Cambridge Literature

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No. of pages 384

Published: 1996

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Cambridge Literature is a series of literary texts edited for study by students aged 1418 in English-speaking classrooms. It will include novels, poetry, short stories, essays, travel-writing and other non-fiction. The series will be extensive and open-ended, and will provide school students with a range of edited texts taken from a wide geographical spread. It will include writing in English from various genres and differing times. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is edited by Richard Bain, Vice Principal, Norham Community Technology College, North Shields.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Cambridge Literature .

This book has been graded for interest at 14-16 years.

There are 384 pages in this book. This book was published in 1996 by Cambridge University Press .

Jane Austen (1775 - 1817) was an English novelist best known for her six major novels, "Sense and Sensibility", "Pride and Prejudice", "Persuasion", "Northanger Abbey", "Mansfield Park" and "Emma".

 

This book contains the following story:

Pride and Prejudice

"Pride and Prejudice" is one of Jane Austen's most beloved novels, published in 1813. It is a romantic comedy of manners that satirizes the social conventions of early 19th-century England.

Act 1: The novel revolves around the Bennet family, consisting of Mr. Bennet, Mrs. Bennet, and their five daughters: Jane, Elizabeth (Lizzy), Mary, Kitty, and Lydia. The Bennets reside in the rural countryside, and their modest financial circumstances make it essential for their daughters to marry well to secure their future.

Act 2: When the wealthy and eligible Mr. Bingley moves into the nearby estate of Netherfield, he attracts the attention of the Bennet family, especially Mrs. Bennet, who is eager to marry off her daughters to men of means.

At the same time, the proud and aloof Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, Mr. Bingley's close friend and a wealthy landowner, captures the curiosity of the neighborhood, including Elizabeth Bennet. However, upon their first meeting, Darcy's pride and perceived arrogance lead Elizabeth to form a negative impression of him.

Act 3: Despite Elizabeth's initial prejudice against Darcy, their paths continue to cross, and they find themselves in the company of each other more frequently. As they spend more time together, Darcy becomes increasingly drawn to Elizabeth's intelligence and wit, while Elizabeth begins to realize that her judgment of him may have been hasty.

Act 4: Meanwhile, Jane Bennet forms an attachment to Mr. Bingley, and it seems that a promising match is on the horizon. However, due to the interference of Mr. Darcy and his belief that Jane does not truly love Bingley, the relationship falters, causing heartache for Jane.

Act 5: As the novel progresses, misunderstandings and societal expectations continue to play a significant role in the development of the relationships between the characters. Miscommunication and pride threaten to keep Elizabeth and Darcy apart, while the reckless behavior of the youngest Bennet daughter, Lydia, creates a potential scandal that could ruin the family's reputation.

In the end, love, humility, and self-awareness triumph over pride and prejudice. Darcy overcomes his arrogance and proposes to Elizabeth, declaring his true feelings for her. Elizabeth, having learned to see beyond appearances and prejudices, accepts his proposal, and they find happiness in each other's love.

"Pride and Prejudice" is a timeless and engaging novel that explores themes of love, marriage, class, and the complexity of human relationships. It remains a classic in English literature, celebrated for its sharp wit, memorable characters, and astute observations of social manners and conventions. Elizabeth Bennet's journey of self-discovery and the transformation of her relationship with Mr. Darcy make the novel a beloved and enduring tale of romance and character development.

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Jane Austen
Jane Austen lived in Georgian England, and as a female author her works were first published anonymously and brought her little personal recognition. Her writing is a critique of the British landed gentry at the end of the eighteenth century, and often a comment on the pursuit of a good match" in matters of marriage.