Pride and prejudice

Format:

Book

Title:

Pride and prejudice

Author:

Austen, Jane, 1775-1817.

ISBN:

9780141040349

9780143105428

Publication Information:

London : Penguin, 2009.

Physical Description:

xlii, 339 pages ; 20 cm

Series title(s):

Penguin classics.

Contents:

Acknowledgements -- The Penguin edition of the novels of Jane Austen -- Chronology -- Introduction -- Further reading -- Note on the text -- Pride and prejudice -- Volume one -- Volume two -- Volume three -- Appendix : Original Penguin classics introduction / by Tony Tanner -- Emendations to the text -- Notes.

Summary:

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." With this famous declaration, Jane Austen launches into the story of the five Bennet sisters, a story that on first reading is full of suspense, surprise and, ultimately, satisfaction, and which on re-reading commands a deeper admiration for the author's remarkable skill in managing a deceptively complex plot to its triumphant conclusion. First published in 1813, and Austen's most popular novel in her own lifetime, Pride and Prejudice has since been widely recognised as one of the finest novels in the English language.

In early nineteenth-century England, a spirited young woman copes with the suit of a snobbish gentleman, and the romantic entanglements of her four sisters.

Personal Subject:

Bennet, Elizabeth (Fictitious character)-Fiction.

Darcy, Fitzwilliam (Fictitious character)-Fiction.

Bennet, Elizabeth (Fictitious character) (OCoLC)fst00830497

Darcy, Fitzwilliam (Fictitious character) (OCoLC)fst00887810

Subject(s):

Social classes -- England -- History -- Fiction.

Young women -- England -- Fiction.

Courtship -- England -- Fiction.

Sisters -- England -- Fiction.

Families -- England -- Fiction.

England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction.

Geographic Term:

England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction.

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Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Library	823.7 AUS	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Jefferson Public Library	AUSTEN, J.	Searching... Unknown

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Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design.

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.

Author Notes

Jane Austen's life is striking for the contrast between the great works she wrote in secret and the outward appearance of being quite dull and ordinary. Austen was born in the small English town of Steventon in Hampshire, and educated at home by her clergyman father. She was deeply devoted to her family. For a short time, the Austens lived in the resort city of Bath, but when her father died, they returned to Steventon, where Austen lived until her death at the age of 41.

Austen was drawn to literature early, she began writing novels that satirized both the writers and the manners of the 1790's. Her sharp sense of humor and keen eye for the ridiculous in human behavior gave her works lasting appeal. She is at her best in such books as Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814), and Emma (1816), in which she examines and often ridicules the behavior of small groups of middle-class characters. Austen relies heavily on conversations among her characters to reveal their personalities, and at times her novels read almost like plays. Several of them have, in fact, been made into films. She is considered to be one of the most beloved British authors.

(Bowker Author Biography)

Reviews (3)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 8 Up- Les Miserables relates the tales of those who suffer the injustices and moral qualms of life. The manga primarily focuses on the love and struggles of Jean Valjean, Fantine, Cosette, and Marius, before and during the Paris Uprising. While some attractive art nicely expresses their plights and eventual ascent, certain design choices gives the atmosphere too pleasant a feel. A similarly upbeat style works much better for Pride and Prejudice, which takes full advantage of manga's characteristics. The flowery decorations, screentones, chibi form create a fun and charming tone for this love story and work of social commentary. When Elizabeth encounters Mr. Darcy, they hardly get along, yet slowly their original perceptions change. Sadly, much of their witty dialogue is condensed because of the limited space. King successfully refines these hefty texts down to their core elements. Although both have specific problems regarding characterization, the emotions remain true. Between a quick pace and the use of common English, these adaptations are a much easier format for the reluctant reader, and teens, to enjoy. A few minor issues hardly mar what are faithful translations of the originals, making both of these titles worthy of their esteemed names.- Rachel Forbes, Oakville Public Library, Ontario, Canada (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Booklist Review

Edginton, previous adapter of several classics into graphic form (The Picture of Dorian Gray, 2009), teams up with illustrator Deas to undertake the much-loved (and oft-adapted) Pride and Prejudice. Austenites will find an overall carefully simplified version of the novel that retains much of the original text and might even entertain a little suspense if they allow the able adapters to guide the show. Perfect for class or book-group discussion, this adaptation is full of well-chosen scenes and authentic dialogue, which will helpfully solidify characters for readers: the squawking Mrs. Bennet; the pompous clergyman Mr. Collins; the alternately confounding and dashing Mr. Darcy; and, of course, Lizzy herself. Newcomers to the story will find a pleasing and accessible entry to the novel and perhaps will be inspired to pick up the original. Deas' illustrations are clean and spare, and though his characters are only nominally expressive, that makes key players easily recognizable and their occasionally drastic changes in mood all the more apparent. Deas' nearly photographic backgrounds lend the Regency era a modern, high-definition feel.--Bostrom, Annie Copyright 2010 Booklist

Library Journal Review

It's true, Jane Austen's classic Pride and Prejudice not only keeps hearts racing with narratives of marital exploits but also hooks new audiences with the burning desire to read a story with both art and text. Edginton (Scarlet Traces; Leviathan) and Deas (Troy Trailblazer; Macbeth) stay true to the novel's early 19th-century roots visually and slip in and out of the characters' thoughts, feelings, and words, telling a tale of a wealthy gentleman and a couple who are desperately trying to marry off their five daughters. The unique palette of romantic down-to-earth depictions of women in gauzy outer dresses and men adopting trousers and overcoats sets the stage within the quaint English settings of architectural estates and rural landscapes, sending our imaginations back in time. Verdict If you have never read a book by Austen (Emma) and are curious what all the hoopla is about, this may be a good introduction to her work. Or if you just want to see how courtship becomes the dramatic microcosm for various relationships in this quick page-turner, you won't be disappointed either.-Lori Salmon, New York P.L. © Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.