01768a0c a2200265 4500 u7437 SIRSI 20251112200007.0 |a250827s2008 nyu rb 000 1 eng d 9780451530783 UUC UUC BAKER OCL BTCTA OCLCG DLC clrauoh rda Austen, Jane, 1775-1817. author. Pride and prejudice / Jane Austen ; with an introduction by Margaret Drabble ; and a new afterword by Eloisa James. text txt rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier Libro en inglés. Includes bibliographical references (p. [380]). “It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.” The 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. An entertaining portrait of nineteenth century matrimonial rites and rivalries, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice 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. cover Young women England Fiction localuoh Social classes England History Fiction localuoh England Social life and customs Fiction localuoh Drabble, Margaret, 1939- James, Eloisa. 6453 6453 2026-06-15 11:57:25 35672004990 823 A933p 2008 35672004990 1 2025-10-14 BOOK 0 ddc 0 0 COL_IDIOMA 0 BCENTRAL BCENTRAL 2025-08-27