pride and prejudice

Set in the English countryside in the early nineteenth century, Pride and Prejudice follows Elizabeth Bennet, a clever and outspoken young woman from a family of five daughters whose mother is determined to see them married well. When the wealthy and reserved Mr. Darcy arrives in the neighbourhood, his proud manner sets Elizabeth against him, and first impressions begin to shape the story's romance and its misunderstandings.

Jane Austen's novel is a witty study of manners, class, marriage and the dangers of judging too quickly. Its sharp social observation and memorable characters have kept it widely read for generations.

This classic will appeal to readers who enjoy romance, humour and elegant period fiction, and to anyone meeting Austen for the first time. It rewards both a relaxed read and a closer look at the choices its characters make.