Pride and Prejudice: An Annotated Edition

“Jane Austen lovers worldwide will cherish these books...Prepare yourself for a major treat.” —Christian Science Monitor Handsome enough to tempt. Pride and Prejudice is Jane Austen’s most beloved novel—a witty, insightful portrait of love, family, and society that has captivated readers for over two centuries. The most successful book of Austen’s career, Pride and Prejudice, has inspired countless adaptations for stage and screen. Experience the romance of the original text as never before with this extraordinary, annotated edition. For beginners and experts alike—immerse yourself in Jane Austen’s world: For the modern reader, our annotations provide clear explanations and illuminating context for period language and references (from archaic phrases to the mysteries of Georgian dinner parties). For the enthusiast, they offer fresh, exciting analysis—a passionate friend in the margins. A work of art—the ideal gift: Perfect for gifting, collecting, and cherishing, this grand hardcover (9” x 9.5”) brims with hundreds of full-color illustrations that vividly recreate Austen’s world—its fashions, carriages, libraries, and estates. The story: “It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” Unable to inherit their family’s estate, the five Bennet sisters must secure their future through marriage. Their mother, the anxious Mrs. Bennet, is determined to see at least one daughter marry well to support the others. As Jane, the eldest daughter, falls for Mr. Bingley—a rich bachelor who owns a neighboring estate—her savvy sister Elizabeth bristles at his less amiable (though considerably wealthier) friend, Mr. Darcy. Through a series of scandals, misunderstandings, and rejected proposals, Elizabeth discovers the truth of Darcy’s character (and earnest love for her).