Pride and Prejudice (Bantam Classics) by Austen

Pride and Prejudice is Jane Austen's novel of manners and marriage, first published in 1813, and remains one of the most widely read works of English fiction. The story follows Elizabeth Bennet, a young woman navigating social expectation and personal conviction in Regency England, as she contends with her prejudices against the proud Mr. Darcy while her family pursues advantageous matches.

Austen's wit and social commentary emerge through dialogue and the interior lives of her characters. The novel explores themes of class, wealth, reputation, and the tension between marrying for security versus marrying for love - questions that animated both Austen's era and remain relevant. This Bantam Classics edition preserves the original text and is widely used in schools and universities for its accessibility and the quality of its production.

Readers encounter a cast of memorable figures: the scheming Mr. Collins, the mercenary Charlotte Lucas, the ridiculous Mrs. Bennet, and the principled Jane Bennet alongside Elizabeth and Darcy. The narrative arc moves from first impressions through misunderstanding to eventual self-awareness, a structure that has influenced fiction writing for two centuries.

• Original 1813 publication; unabridged text
• Bantam Classics edition
• Genre: Romance, Literary Fiction
• Page count varies by edition (typically 272-432 pages)

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