About the Author
Jane Austen, one of England’s most cherished and frequently read novelists, was born into the landed gentry in the town of Steventon on December 16, […]
Pride and Prejudice
Setting
The story begins in the autumn of 1811 when Charles Bingley, accompanied by his two sisters and Darcy, takes up residence at Netherfield, close to […]
Themes and Characters
Jane Austen is a keen observer of human behavior. She shows that while men and women often think too highly of themselves, deceive or flatter […]
Literary Qualities
Pride and Prejudice is an exciting, suspenseful story. The novel does not drag, for Austen writes succinctly and structures a tight plot. The story is […]
Social Sensitivity
Pride and Prejudice contains no violent or explicit scenes and adults should feel comfortable that it is appropriate for young readers. Nevertheless, the novel does […]
Ideas and Topics for Papers
VII TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION 1. Reread the first two sentences of chapter 1. Does the novel demonstrate those sentences to be true? Why do families […]
Related Titles and Adaptations
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