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Pride and Prejudice (Baker Classics Collection)
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Pride and Prejudice (Baker Classics Collection) Unknown - 2001

by Jane Austen


About this book

Pride and Prejudice is the second novel by English author Jane Austen, after Sense and Sensibility. First published on 28 January 1813, Austen sold the copyright for just £110.  Its manuscript was initially written between 1796 and 1797 in Steventon, Hampshire, where Austen lived in the rectory. Originally called First Impressions, it was never published under that title, and in following revisions it was retitled Pride and Prejudice. It was first published anonymously. 

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. 

Summary

"As the novel opens, Mr Bingley, a wealthy young gentleman, rents a country estate near the Bennets called Netherfield. He arrives in town accompanied by his fashionable sisters and his good friend, Mr Darcy. While Bingley is well-received in the community, Darcy begins his acquaintance with smug condescension and proud distaste for all the 'country' people..." - [*Wikipedia*][1] [1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pride_and_Prejudice

From the publisher

Affordable and pocket-sized, this collection of classic books is sure to appeal to a wide range of readers. Those who enjoy reading the classics, are interested in reading more British and American literature, or want to expand their collection of classics will delight in these books by authors such as Jane Austen and Mark Twain. The collection is also suitable for homeschoolers, and the books' attractive cover design and reasonable price make them perfect for gift giving.This collection, which includes a variety of authors and titles of distinction, coordinates well with Baker's Invitation to the Classics, edited by Os Guinness and Louise Cowan.These books are published by Konemann Publishers and will be distributed by Baker Book House.

First Edition Identification

The first edition of Pride and Prejudice was published on the 28th of January, 1813 by Thomas Egerton in Whitehall England in three volumes. When the first edition sold out, the second printing was released in October of that year. The third edition was published in 1817.

Details

  • Title Pride and Prejudice (Baker Classics Collection)
  • Author Jane Austen
  • Binding unknown
  • Publisher Baker Book House
  • Date January 2001
  • ISBN 9780801012112