jane austen the annotated pride and prejudice

Here is the complete text of Pride and Prejudice with more than 2,300 annotations on facing pages, including:

This first-ever fully annotated edition of one of the most beloved novels in the world is a sheer delight for Jane Austen fans. Of course, one can enjoy the novel without knowing the precise definition of a gentleman, or what it signifies that a character drives a coach rather than a hack chaise, or the rules governing social interaction at a ball, but readers of The Annotated Pride and Prejudice will find that these kinds of details add immeasurably to understanding and enjoying the intricate psychological interplay of Austen’s immortal characters. An introduction, a bibliography, and a detailed chronology of events.Of places and objects mentioned in the novel. Insightful notes highlight Austen’s artistry and point out the subtle ways she develops her characters and themes. Parallels between the novel and Austen’s experience are revealed, along with writings that illuminate her beliefs and opinions.Īrchaic words, words still in use whose meanings have changed, and obscure passages are explained. Citations from Austen’s life, letters, and other writings.

Rules of etiquette, class differences, the position of women, legal and economic realities, leisure activities, and more. Here is the complete text of Pride and Prejudice with more than 2,300 annotations on facing pages, including:

Jane austen the annotated pride and prejudice