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by Jane Austen
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A novel of manners, set in the early 19th century, the story follows the main character, Elizabeth Bennet, the second of five daughters of a country gentleman. The five unmarried sisters are pressed to find a good wealthy match, and the very opinionated Elizabeth comes to odds with her proud beau Mr. Darcy.
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Readers largely praised Austen’s wit, razor-sharp dialogue, and the enduring pull of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Many admired the novel’s satire of class and gender norms and the satisfying slow-burn romance, noting that rereads, annotations, and context deepen appreciation. Audiobooks—especially Rosamund Pike’s—helped newcomers past the period language and the crowded cast. Criticisms focused on a slow or talky first half, archaic prose, and heavy emphasis on courtship, with a minority bored enough to DNF. Even skeptics acknowledged its cultural footprint and enjoyed adaptations; devotees found it highly rereadable.
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- Title Pride and Prejudice
- Author Jane Austen
- Binding Paperback
- Pages 416
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Harper Perennial
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780062870605 / 0062870602
- Weight 0.58 lbs (0.26 kg)
- Dimensions 7.12 x 4.5 x 1.04 in (18.08 x 11.43 x 2.64 cm)
- Age range 12 to 17 years
- Grade levels 7 - 12
- Reading level 1190
- Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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