Books with title Pride and Prejudice

• The book is an edited and illustrated version of the original one and includes 15 or more unique illustrations which are relevant to its content.• This is a popular classical novel by Jane Austen which was first published in 1813. The story is set at the turn of the 19th century and tells about the life, manners, customs, marriage and social relations of the landed gentry of England. Up to the date, the book has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and it is considered as being one of the most popular novels in the English literature.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen with Original Black and White Line Artwork by C.E. Brock and more.ONE OF THE MOST LOVED BOOKS OF ALL TIMESINTERNATIONAL BEST SELLERCLOSE TO 20 MILLION COPIES SOLDPride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is a classic novel of manners, first published in 1813. To date, the Pride and Prejudice has sold some 20 million copies worldwide.The timeless story of the classic of literature Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen follows the main character Elizabeth Bennet, who deals with issues of manners, upbringing, morality, education, and marriage in the society of the wealthy elite of early 19th century England. Elizabeth Bennet is the second of five daughters of a country gentleman living near the fictional town of Meryton in Hertfordshire, near London.This edition of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is enriched by the extraordinary black and white line drawings by C.E. Brock.Though the story of this classic book by Jane Austen, is set at the turn of the 19th century, Pride and Prejudice keeps attracting modern readers.Pride and Prejudice has become one of the most popular classic novels in English literature and it has received a lot attention from literary scholars. Modern interest in the book has resulted in a number of dramatic adaptations and an abundance of novels and stories imitating Austen's memorable characters or themes. The classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen has stimulated many adaptations: from movies to tv series, from music to Broadway shows.Some of the most famous film versions include the 1940 starring Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier (based in part on Helen Jerome's 1936 stage adaptation) and the 2005 starring Keira Knightley (in an Oscar-nominated performance) and Matthew Macfadyen.Extraordinary television versions include the popular 1995 version starring Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth, and a 1980 version starring Elizabeth Garvie and David Rintoul. Helen Jerome created a 1936 stage version played at the St. James's Theatre in London, starring Celia Johnson and Hugh Williams. First Impressions was a 1959 Broadway musical version starring Polly Bergen, Farley Granger, and Hermione Gingold. In 1995, a musical concept album was written by Bernard J. Taylor, with Claire Moore playing Elizabeth Bennet and Peter Karrie playing Mr Darcy.On 21 October 2008 in Rochester, New York, Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice - The New Musical, was presented in concert. Also a web series created by Hank Green and Pemberly Digital, The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, won an Emmy in 2013 for Original Interactive Program.

If you liked Jane Eyre, Bridget Jones’ Diary, or Downton Abbey, you’ll love this best-selling novel of romance and social satire set in Regency era Britain.Two handsome, single, and wealthy gentleman arrive in town and capture the attention of all the young ladies. A combination of pride and prejudice results in ironic twists and turns in this tale of young English women and their quest for love and security. Delve into the life of the fiercely independent Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates the murky waters of manners, morality, and marriage in the early 1800s. Class distinctions and complicated social rules challenge this charming and witty cast of characters in one of the most beloved novels of all time. Unabridged original 1813 edition. Keynote Classics™ offer a better way to read classic literature, whether for enjoyment or for a class. They include an Introductory Key to give you helpful information that will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the novel. Traditional literature introductions include in-depth analysis describing plot, themes, and literary devices, and they give away the story before you’ve had a chance to enjoy it relying your own perceptions. Keynote Classics™ Introductory Keys are different. No-spoiler study guides don’t give away plot, themes, or symbolism, and they don’t do literary analysis for you. They simply point out general ideas and things to pay attention to that help you find your own interpretations. Includes brief historical context about the author and the time and place the novel was written to help you gain important perspective before reading it. Provides 10 suggested topics for discussion and/or essays. Jane Austen: Born in Hampshire, England in 1775, Jane Austen was the seventh of eight children. She was educated at home and loved to read from her father’s extensive collection of novels. In her teens, she wrote parodies of sentimental fiction for the entertainment of family and friends. One of the first novelists to write about the daily lives of ordinary people, Jane Austen is known for dramatic and verbal irony and her biting wit. Pride and Prejudice and her other novels, including Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion, were published anonymously until after her death in 1817.Buy this unabridged edition of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice from Keynote Classics™ today!

Jane Austen's most popular novel, originally published in 1813, some 17 years after it was first written, presents the Bennet family of Longbourn. Against the background of gossipy Mrs Bennet and the detached Mr Bennet, the quest is on for husbands for the five daughters. The spotlight falls on Elizabeth, second eldest, who is courted by Darcy though initially she is more concerned with the fate of her other sisters. This marvellous account of family life in Regency England is read with vigour and style by Emilia Fox.

Pride And Prejudice, the story of Mrs. Bennet's attempts to marry off her five daughters is one of the best-loved and most enduring classics in English literature. Excitement fizzes through the Bennet household at Longbourn in Hertfordshire when young, eligible Mr. Charles Bingley rents the fine house nearby. He may have sisters, but he also has male friends, and one of these-the haughty, and even wealthier, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy-irks the vivacious Elizabeth Bennet, the second of the Bennet girls. She annoys him. Which is how we know they must one day marry. The romantic clash between the opinionated Elizabeth and Darcy is a splendid rendition of civilized sparring. As the characters dance a delicate quadrille of flirtation and intrigue, Jane Austen's radiantly caustic wit and keen observation sparkle.

Sisters and Sweethearts! Jane and Elizabeth Bennet are not only sisters, but best friends. They share all their hopes and dreams. When Jane falls in love, Elizabeth is thrilled for her. But Jane's dream falls apart, and Elizabeth knows just who to blame - proud and handsome Darcy, the very man Elizabeth finds herself both loving and hating at the same time! How the Bennet girls find happiness at last is one of the most popular and best-loved stories ever told.

About Sweet Cherry Easy Classics:From Shakespeare to Austen, Sweet Cherry Easy Classics adapts classic literature into stories for children, introducing these timeless tales to a new generation. All titles in the series are leveled for classroom use, including GRLs. The books target early readers ages 6-8, including early school-age children looking for exciting stories, as well as reluctant readers. Popular books in the series include Pride and Prejudice, A Christmas Carol and Othello. Mrs. Bennet is desperate to find rich husbands for her daughters, so the arrival of a charming new neighbor is welcome indeed. Sadly, the friend he brings with him is not. Mr. Darcy seems to have even more pride than money. Nobody likes him - least of all Elizabeth Bennet. But not everyone is who they seem.

Pride and Prejudice is an 1813 romantic novel by Jane Austen. It charts the emotional development of protagonist Elizabeth Bennet, who learns the error of making hasty judgments and comes to appreciate the difference between the superficial and the essential. The comedy of the writing lies in the depiction of manners, education, marriage, and money during the British Regency period.The novel opens with Mrs. Bennet trying to persuade Mr. Bennet to visit Mr. Bingley, a rich and eligible bachelor who has arrived in the neighbourhood. After some verbal sparring with Mr. Bennet baiting his wife, it transpires that this visit has already taken place at Netherfield, Mr. Bingley's rented house. The visit is followed by an invitation to a ball at the local assembly rooms that the whole neighbourhood will attend.The novel opens with Mrs. Bennet trying to persuade Mr. Bennet to visit Mr. Bingley, a rich and eligible bachelor who has arrived in the neighbourhood. After some verbal sparring with Mr. Bennet baiting his wife, it transpires that this visit has already taken place at Netherfield, Mr. Bingley's rented house. The visit is followed by an invitation to a ball at the local assembly rooms that the whole neighbourhood will attend.

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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.At least Mrs Bennet is determined that this is the case, but as she pushes her five daughters at every matrimonial prospect, not every encounter goes to plan . . .This classic full of wit, humour and romance gets a whole new look with a gorgeous cover by Emily Sutton.