Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

"Pride and Prejudice"—first published in 1813—is Jane Austen's masterpiece of manners, money, and marriage. While it is often celebrated as the ultimate romantic comedy, it is also a sharp-witted satire of the British landed gentry.

The novel follows the headstrong Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates the rigid social hierarchy of the Regency era. The plot is set in motion when a wealthy bachelor, Mr. Bingley, moves into the neighborhood, bringing with him the brooding and even wealthier Mr. Darcy. The story is not just a quest for love, but a study of how first impressions, social status, and—crucially—individual ego can blind us to the truth of others.

The Supporting Cast: Austen’s Satirical Lens

Austen uses the side characters to critique different aspects of 18th-century society:

Mr. Collins: The ultimate sycophant. He represents the absurdity of the clergy’s reliance on aristocratic patrons (Lady Catherine de Bourgh).

Mrs. Bennet: A woman of "mean understanding and little information." While she is annoying, she represents the very real, desperate anxiety of a mother trying to save her daughters from destitution.

Lydia Bennet: Represents the danger of uncontrolled passion and "unprincipled" behavior in a society where a woman’s reputation is her only currency.

Language: English.

Genre: Philosophy.

Binding: সেলাই করা বাইন্ডিং

Quality: Premium Quality Books.

Printing: High Quality Printing.

Paper: Eye Friendly paper (Cream White)

Cover: Matt cover (Paperback).