The Annotated Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

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(Note: the following chapter headings are not found in the novel. Professor Bradley Greenburg of Northeastern Illinois University provides an in-depth summary and analysis of Jane Austens novel Pride and Prejudice.Download. Language and languages, study and teaching, Great britain, social life and customs, fiction,Įnglish language, textbooks for foreign speakers, Subjects British and irish fiction (fictional works by one author),īennet, elizabeth (fictitious character), fiction,ĭarcy, fitzwilliam (fictitious character), fiction, 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 Pride and Prejudice An Annotated Edition Jane Austen Edited by Patricia Meyer Spacks Product Details HARDCOVER 44.00 £38.95 40.Rules of etiquette, class differences, the position of women, legal and economic realities, leisure activities, and more.

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The Annotated Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen