Pride and Prejudice

By Jane Austen

Part of the Signet Classics series

A spirited woman clashes with a proud bachelor, challenging societal norms and first impressions in a quest for love.

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In a world where marriage is a necessity, Elizabeth Bennet meets the aloof Mr. Darcy. Their initial disdain masks deeper feelings, as Elizabeth navigates family pressures and societal expectations. When Darcy's interference threatens her sister's happiness, Elizabeth's resolve to dislike him intensifies. Yet, as misunderstandings unravel, Elizabeth must confront her own prejudices. Will pride and prejudice give way to understanding and love? This classic tale explores the folly of first impressions and the transformative power of love amidst the rigid social structures of 19th-century England.

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The Penguin English Library Edition of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen ‘No sooner had he made it clear to himself and his friends that she had hardly a good feature in her face, than he began to find it was rendered uncommonly intelligent by the beautiful expression of her dark eyes …’ When Elizabeth Bennet first meets eligible bachelor Fitzwilliam Darcy, she thinks him arrogant and conceited; he is indifferent to her good looks and lively mind. When she later discovers that Darcy has involved himself in the troubled relationship between his friend Bingley and her beloved sister Jane, she is determined to dislike him more than ever. In the sparkling comedy of manners that follows, Jane Austen shows the folly of judging by first impressions and superbly evokes the friendships, gossip and snobberies of provincial middle-class life. The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

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