Pride and Prejudice (The World's Best Reading),Used

Pride and Prejudice (The World's Best Reading),Used

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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.' Next to the exhortation at the beginning of MobyDick, 'Call me Ishmael,' the first sentence of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice must be among the most quoted in literature. And certainly what Melville did for whaling Austen does for marriagetracing the intricacies (not to mention the economics) of 19thcentury British mating rituals with a sure hand and an unblinking eye. As usual, Austen trains her sights on a country village and a few familiesin this case, the Bennets, the Philips, and the Lucases. Into their midst comes Mr. Bingley, a single man of good fortune, and his friend, Mr. Darcy, who is even richer. Mrs. Bennet, who married above her station, sees their arrival as an opportunity to marry off at least one of her five daughters. Bingley is complaisant and easily charmed by the eldest Bennet girl, Jane; Darcy, however, is harder to please. Put off by Mrs. Bennet's vulgarity and the untoward behavior of the three younger daughters, he is unable to see the true worth of the older girls, Jane and Elizabeth. His excessive pride offends Lizzy, who is more than willing to believe the worst that other people have to say of him; when George Wickham, a soldier stationed in the village, does indeed have a discreditable tale to tell, his words fall on fertile ground. Having set up the central misunderstanding of the novel, Austen then brings in her cast of fascinating secondary characters: Mr. Collins, the sycophantic clergyman who aspires to Lizzy's hand but settles for her best friend, Charlotte, instead; Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Mr. Darcy's insufferably snobbish aunt; and the Gardiners, Jane and Elizabeth's lowborn but noblehearted aunt and uncle. Some of Austen's best comedy comes from mixing and matching these representatives of different classes and economic strata, demonstrating the hypocrisy at the heart of so many social interactions. And though the novel is rife with romantic misunderstandings, rejected proposals, disastrous elopements, and a requisite happy ending for those who deserve one, Austen never gets so carried away with the romance that she loses sight of the hard economic realities of 19thcentury matrimonial maneuvering. Good marriages for penniless girls such as the Bennets are hard to come by, and even Lizzy, who comes to sincerely value Mr. Darcy, remarks when asked when she first began to love him: 'It has been coming on so gradually, that I hardly know when it began. But I believe I must date it from my first seeing his beautiful grounds at Pemberley.' She may be joking, but there's more than a little truth to her sentiment, as well. Jane Austen considered Elizabeth Bennet 'as delightful a creature as ever appeared in print'. Readers of Pride and Prejudice would be hardpressed to disagree. Alix Wilber

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: What is the main theme of Pride and Prejudice? A: The main theme of Pride and Prejudice is the exploration of love, marriage, and social class in early 19th-century England. The novel examines how these factors influence relationships and personal growth, particularly through the experiences of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy.
  • Q: Who is the author of Pride and Prejudice? A: The author of Pride and Prejudice is Jane Austen, a renowned English novelist known for her keen observations of social manners and relationships.
  • Q: What is the publication date of this edition of Pride and Prejudice? A: This edition of Pride and Prejudice was published on January 1, 1984.
  • Q: Is this book a hardcover or paperback edition? A: This edition of Pride and Prejudice is a hardcover.
  • Q: How many pages are in Pride and Prejudice? A: Pride and Prejudice contains 335 pages.
  • Q: What condition is this used book in? A: This used book is in acceptable condition.
  • Q: What makes Pride and Prejudice a classic? A: Pride and Prejudice is considered a classic due to its enduring themes, rich character development, and insightful commentary on society and human relationships, which remain relevant to readers today.
  • Q: What are some of the key characters in Pride and Prejudice? A: Key characters in Pride and Prejudice include Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Darcy, Mr. Bingley, Jane Bennet, and Mrs. Bennet, each representing different aspects of society and personal values.
  • Q: What is the significance of Elizabeth Bennet's character? A: Elizabeth Bennet is significant as a strong, independent female protagonist who challenges societal norms and expectations, ultimately finding love based on mutual respect and understanding.
  • Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Jane Austen? A: Readers can expect Jane Austen's writing style to be witty, engaging, and characterized by sharp social commentary, intricate plotlines, and well-crafted dialogue.