{"product_id":"pride-and-prejudice-paperback-6","title":"Pride and Prejudice - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJane Austen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMargaret Drabble\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by), \u003cb\u003eEloisa James\u003c\/b\u003e (Afterword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJane Austen's witty comedy of manners is one of the most universally loved and admired English novels of all time.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Bennets are a family of five daughters, and with no male heir, the Bennet estate must someday pass to their priggish cousin Mr. Collins. Therefore, with no fortune or security of their own, the girls must marry well--and thus is launched the story of spirited and opinionated Elizabeth Bennet and the arrogant and aloof bachelor Mr. Darcy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn entertaining portrait of nineteenth century matrimonial rites and rivalries, Jane Austen's \u003ci\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/i\u003e is timeless in its hilarity and honesty. As Elizabeth and Darcy's first impressions lead to civilized sparring and ultimately true and enduring love, it becomes clear why this masterwork renowned for its romance and wit. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith an Introduction by Margaret Drabble\u003cbr\u003eand an Afterword by Eloisa James\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJane Austen \u003c\/b\u003e(1775-1817) was born in Hampshire, England, to George Austen, a rector, and his wife, Cassandra. Like many girls of her day, she was educated at home, where she began her literary career by writing parodies and skits for the amusement of her large family. Although Austen did not marry, she did have several suitors and once accepted a marriage proposal, but only for an evening. Although Austen never lived apart from her family, her work shows a worldly and wise sensibility. Her novels include \u003ci\u003eSense and Sensibility\u003c\/i\u003e (1811), \u003ci\u003ePride and Prejudice \u003c\/i\u003e(1813), \u003ci\u003eMansfield Park\u003c\/i\u003e (1814), \u003ci\u003eEmma\u003c\/i\u003e (1815), and \u003ci\u003eNorthanger Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePersuasion\u003c\/i\u003e, published together posthumously in 1818. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargaret Drabble \u003c\/b\u003eis the highly acclaimed novelist, biographer, and editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Oxford Companion to English Literature\u003c\/i\u003e. Her novels include \u003ci\u003eThe Gates of Ivory\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Seven Sisters\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e The Red Queen\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author \u003cb\u003eEloisa James's \u003c\/b\u003ehistorical Regencies have been published to great acclaim; \u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e magazine raved that \"romance writing does not get much better than this.\" Her numerous novels have repeatedly received starred reviews from \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, and regularly appear on the bestseller lists. James is also a professor of English literature at Fordham University.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.09 x 6.83 x 4.28 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 02, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52722075861325,"sku":"9780451530783","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/hIggcBOnjh9780451530783.webp?v=1762473103","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/pride-and-prejudice-paperback-6","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}