Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice is Jane Austen's 1813 novel of manners and marriage, following Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates social expectations, family pressures, and her own misjudgments in Regency-era England. The novel opens with one of literature's most famous sentences - "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife" - and proceeds to complicate that premise through wit, irony, and psychological insight.

Austen's exploration of class, courtship, and character development centers on Elizabeth's relationship with the proud Mr. Darcy and her initial attraction to the charming Mr. Wickham. Through misunderstandings, revelations, and personal growth, the novel examines how first impressions can deceive and how prejudice - both social and personal - shapes human judgment. The supporting cast of characters, from the ridiculous Mr. Collins to the sharp-tongued Lady Catherine de Bourgh, enriches the social satire throughout.

This edition is the complete, unabridged text as originally published. It remains a cornerstone of English literature and continues to influence contemporary fiction, adaptations, and discussions of feminism and marriage. Available for nationwide delivery with Cash on Delivery.

• Published: 1813
• Author: Jane Austen
• Genre: Classic Fiction
• Complete unabridged text