Name: Pride and Prejudice
Author: Jane. Austen
ISBN: 9780192553324

Pride and Prejudice

Jane. Austen

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Author Description

1970. 351 pages. No dust jacket. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Pages are clean and bright, and appear almost good as new. With minimal tanning throughout. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light tanning to spine and edges.

Menrva's Summary

THE PULSE

The arrival of a wealthy bachelor in a rural neighborhood triggers a series of social maneuvers and personal reckonings for the Bennet family. Elizabeth Bennet, the second of five daughters, navigates the rigid expectations of 19th-century English society while contending with the pride of the enigmatic Mr. Darcy and the prejudice fostered by her own observations. The narrative, presented in a third-person limited perspective, focuses on the interplay between economic necessity, marriage markets, and individual integrity. Characters operate within the strict constraints of landed gentry customs, where reputation and financial security dictate the boundaries of personal agency.

INSIDE THE PAGES

Sharp social satire regarding the marriage market
Focus on the tension between individual desire and social duty
Use of irony to expose character flaws
Emphasis on dialogue as a primary driver of character development
Exploration of class distinctions in rural England
Detailed examination of domestic life and family dynamics
Gradual shift in character perception through internal reflection
Structured around the moral growth of the protagonists

THE COLLECTIVE ECHO

Readers and critics frequently highlight the precision of the prose and the enduring relevance of the social dynamics depicted. Discussion often centers on the evolution of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy as they overcome their respective biases to reach a mutual understanding. The balance between witty social commentary and the development of the central romantic arc is often cited as a hallmark of the work. Many observers note that the atmosphere of the Regency era is rendered with enough clarity to make the social stakes feel immediate and significant to modern audiences.

Page Count:
352

Publication Date:
1970-01-01

Publisher:
Collins

ISBN-10:
0192553321

ISBN-13:
9780192553324

Romance

Satire

Historical

Subjects

classic

Domestic fiction

Social Commentary