It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.
An edition of Pride and Prejudice
(1813)
The Annotated Pride and Prejudice
First Anchor Books Edition (10)
by Jane Austen
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This first-ever fully annotated edition of one of the most beloved novels in the world is a sheer delight for Jane Austen fans. Here is the complete text of Pride and Prejudice with more than 2,300 annotations on facing pages, including:
• Explanations of historical context
Rules of etiquette, class differences, the position of women, legal and economic realities, leisure activities, and more.
• Citations from Austen’s life, letters, and other writings
Parallels between the novel and Austen’s experience are revealed, along with writings that illuminate her beliefs and opinions.
• Definitions and clarifications
Archaic words, words still in use whose meanings have changed, and obscure passages are explained.
• Literary comments and analyses
Insightful notes highlight Austen’s artistry and point out the subtle ways she develops her characters and themes.
• Maps and illustrations
of places and objects mentioned in the novel.
• An introduction, a bibliography, and a detailed chronology of events
Of course, one can enjoy the novel without knowing the precise definition of a gentleman, or what it signifies that a character drives a coach rather than a hack chaise, or the rules governing social interaction at a ball, but readers of The Annotated Pride and Prejudice will find that these kinds of details add immeasurably to understanding and enjoying the intricate psychological interplay of Austen’s immortal characters.
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Book Details
First Sentence
"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."
Table of Contents
Notes to the reader
Introduction
Pride and Prejudice
Notes on the text of the novel
Chronology
Bibliography
Maps
(Note: the following chapter headings are not found in the novel. They are added here by the editor to assist the reader.)
Volume 1.
Mr. and Mrs. Bennet
The Bennet family
The first dance
Elizabeth and Jane
The Miss Bennets and the Miss Lucases
The party at the Lucases
Jane invited to Netherfield
Elizabeth's first evening at Netherfield
Visit of Mrs. Bennet
Elizabeth debating Darcy
Discussion of Darcy and pride
Departure from Netherfield
Arrival of Mr. Collins
An evening with Mr. Collins
Encounter of Darcy and Wickham
Elizabeth and Wickham
Preparations for the ball
The ball at Netherfield
Elizabeth and Mr. Collins
End of Mr. Collins's offer
News of Bingley's departure
Mr. Collins and Charlotte
The reaction of the Bennets
Volume 2.
Despair over Bingley
The Gardiners' Christmas visit
Jane's stay with the Gardiners
Elizabeth's stop in London
Elizabeth's arrival at Charlotte's
Dinner with Lady Catherine
Arrival of Darcy
An evening at Lady Catherine's
Darcy's visit
Elizabeth and Colonel Fitzwilliam
The proposal
Darcy's letter
Reaction to the letter
Farewell to Lady Catherine
Departure of Elizabeth
Elizabeth's return home
Elizabeth's revelation to Jane
Lydia's departure for Brighton
Beginning of northern tour
Volume 3.
Encounter at Pemberley
Visit of Darcy and Bingley
Second visit to Pemberley
News about Lydia
Return of the travelers
The wait for further news
Announcement of the engagement
Reaction to the engagement
Lydia's return
Mrs. Gardiner's letter
Return to Netherfield
Dinner at the Bennets
Bingley and Jane
Lady Catherine's visit
Mr. Bennet teasing Elizabeth
Elizabeth and Darcy
Surprise of the Bennets
Discussion of earlier events
Conclusion
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Pride and Prejudice is an 1813 novel of manners written by Jane Austen. The novel follows the character development of Elizabeth Bennet, the dynamic protagonist of the book who learns about the repercussions of hasty judgments and comes to appreciate the difference between superficial goodness and actual goodness.
Mr. Bennet, owner of the Longbourn estate in Hertfordshire, has five daughters, but his property is entailed and can only be passed to a male heir. His wife also lacks an inheritance, so his family faces becoming very poor upon his death. Thus, it is imperative that at least one of the girls marry well to support the others, which is a motivation that drives the plot.
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