The Annotated Pride and Prejudice: A Revised and Expanded Edition

Synopsis

This Revised and Expanded Edition contains hundreds of new notes and illustrations.The first-ever fully annotated edition of one of the most beloved novels in the world is a sheer delight for Jane Austen fans. Here is the complete text of Pride and Prejudice with thousands of annotations on facing pages, including: • Explanations of historical contextRules of etiquette, class differences, the position of women, legal and economic realities, leisure activities, and more. • Citations from Austen&’s life, letters, and other writingsParallels between the novel and Austen&’s experience are revealed, along with writings that illuminate her beliefs and opinions. • Definitions and clarifications Archaic words, words still in use whose meanings have changed, and obscure passages are explained. • Literary comments and analysesInsightful notes highlight Austen&’s artistry and point out the subtle ways she develops her characters and themes. • Maps and illustrations of places and objects mentioned in the novel. • An introduction, a bibliography, and a detailed chronology of events 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.

Copyright:

2012

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9780307951007

Related ISBNs:

9780307950901

Publisher:

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

Date of Addition:

10/16/23

Copyrighted By:

David M. Shapard

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Romance, Literature and Fiction

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.