Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen

Recommended By

Book Synopsis

In Jane Austen's timeless classic, "Pride and Prejudice," the lives of the Bennet sisters unfold against the backdrop of 19th century England.
Elizabeth, the second eldest sister, is quick-witted and opinionated, while her elder sister, Jane, is gentle and reserved. Their mother, Mrs. Bennet, obsessively seeks suitable husbands for her five daughters, and their father, Mr. Bennet, remains detached from the household drama.

When the wealthy and eligible Mr. Bingley arrives in the neighborhood, he forms an immediate connection with Jane. However, his best friend, the proud Mr. Darcy, seems disdainful of Elizabeth and her family. As misunderstandings, class distinctions, and social expectations collide, Elizabeth's initial prejudice towards Mr. Darcy grows as their paths continue to cross.

Through Austen's masterful storytelling, "Pride and Prejudice" explores themes of love, marriage, social standing, and personal growth, all while highlighting the absurdities and hypocrisies of the society in which the characters navigate. As Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy confront their own flaws and misconceptions, their journey unfolds with wit, irony, and a gradual realization of their true feelings.

A beloved novel that has captivated readers for generations, "Pride and Prejudice" is a delightful tale of romance, self-discovery, and the importance of looking beyond first impressions.

Explore More Books

See All
The Lives of the Artists
Wild And Crazy Guys
The Narrow Corridor
Complexity
Fast-Track Triathlete
Motherless Brooklyn
Bravey
String Theory
Fallen Leaves
The Start-up of You
Slow Horses
The Peacemaker's Code
Confessions of a Pricing Man
Being With Dying
Too Big to Fail
The Founders
Living Within Limits
Zurich International Chess Tournament, 1953
Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids
Carrying The Fire
The Hot Hand
A Short History of Myth
From Bacteria to Bach and Back
The Price of Peace
The Unwritten
The Breakthrough
Think on These Things
Happy Accidents
Buffett
I Contain Multitudes
The Future Is Asian
Talent Is Overrated
Radical Candor
The Infidel and the Professor
The 5 Resets
The Quest
The Gene
The End of History and the Last Man
The Business Blockchain
The Law
The Little Book of Bull Moves
Apollo's Arrow