Pride And Prejudice
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A cornerstone of English literature and one of the most beloved novels ever written, Pride and Prejudice is a witty and incisive work of romantic fiction set in the rural English countryside of the early nineteenth century. The novel chronicles the romantic entanglements of the Bennet family, centering on the sharp-minded Elizabeth Bennet and the proud, wealthy Mr. Darcy, whose initial mutual disdain slowly transforms into a profound and hard-won love. Austen masterfully illustrates the social pressures and economic realities facing women of her era, where marriage was less a matter of the heart than a matter of survival. With razor-sharp dialogue and ironic humor, the narrative skewers the pretensions of class and the absurdities of social convention, giving the story a satirical edge that remains as fresh today as when it was first published in 1813. Pride and Prejudice stands as an enduring testament to Austen's genius, balancing romantic warmth with biting social commentary in a way that has captivated readers for over two centuries.
Author: Jane Austen
Format: Other binding
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A cornerstone of English literature and one of the most beloved novels ever written, Pride and Prejudice is a witty and incisive work of romantic fiction set in the rural English countryside of the early nineteenth century. The novel chronicles the romantic entanglements of the Bennet family, centering on the sharp-minded Elizabeth Bennet and the proud, wealthy Mr. Darcy, whose initial mutual disdain slowly transforms into a profound and hard-won love. Austen masterfully illustrates the social pressures and economic realities facing women of her era, where marriage was less a matter of the heart than a matter of survival. With razor-sharp dialogue and ironic humor, the narrative skewers the pretensions of class and the absurdities of social convention, giving the story a satirical edge that remains as fresh today as when it was first published in 1813. Pride and Prejudice stands as an enduring testament to Austen's genius, balancing romantic warmth with biting social commentary in a way that has captivated readers for over two centuries.