The Annotated Pride and Prejudice

This 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 more than 2,300 annotations on facing pages, including: • Explanations of historical context Rules of etiquette, class differences, the position of women, legal and economic realities, leisure activities, and more. • Citations from Austen’s life, letters, and other writings Parallels 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 analyses Insightful 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. An Annotated Version Of Jane Austen's Novel In Which A Spirited Young Woman Copes With The Courtship Of A Snobbish Gentleman As Well As The Romantic Entanglements Of Her Four Sisters. Includes Historical Context, Citations, Definitions, Comments And Analysis, Maps, Illustrations, And More. 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 This Edition Will Find That These Kinds Of Details Add Immeasurably To Understanding And Enjoying The Intricate Psychological Interplay Of Austen's Immortal Characters. -- From Back Cover Notes To The Reader -- Introduction -- Pride And Prejudice -- Notes On The Text Of The Novel -- Chronology -- Bibliography -- Maps. (note: The Following Chapter Headings Are Not Found In The Novel. They Are Added Here By The Editor To Assist The Reader.) Volume 1. Mr. And Mrs. Bennet -- The Bennet Family -- The First Dance -- Elizabeth And Jane -- The Miss Bennets And The Miss Lucases -- The Party At The Lucases -- Jane Invited To Netherfield -- Elizabeth's First Evening At Netherfield -- Visit Of Mrs. Bennet -- Elizabeth Debating Darcy -- Discussion Of Darcy And Pride -- Departure From Netherfield -- Arrival Of Mr. Collins -- An Evening With Mr. Collins -- Encounter Of Darcy And Wickham -- Elizabeth And Wickham -- Preparations For The Ball -- The Ball At Netherfield -- Elizabeth And Mr. Collins -- End Of Mr. Collins's Offer -- News Of Bingley's Departure -- Mr. Collins And Charlotte -- The Reaction Of The Bennets -- Volume 2. Despair Over Bingley -- The Gardiners' Christmas Visit -- Jane's Stay With The Gardiners -- Elizabeth's Stop In London -- Elizabeth's Arrival At Charlotte's -- Dinner With Lady Catherine -- Arrival Of Darcy -- An Evening At Lady Catherine's -- Darcy's Visit -- Elizabeth And Colonel Fitzwilliam -- The Proposal -- Darcy's Letter -- Reaction To The Letter -- Farewell To Lady Catherine -- Departure Of Elizabeth -- Elizabeth's Return Home -- Elizabeth's Revelation To Jane -- Lydia's Departure For Brighton -- Beginning Of Northern Tour -- Volume 3. Encounter At Pemberley -- Visit Of Darcy And Bingley -- Second Visit To Pemberley -- News About Lydia -- Return Of The Travelers -- The Wait For Further News -- Announcement Of The Engagement -- Reaction To The Engagement -- Lydia's Return -- Mrs. Gardiner's Letter -- Return To Netherfield -- Dinner At The Bennets -- Bingley And Jane -- Lady Catherine's Visit -- Mr. Bennet Teasing Elizabeth -- Elizabeth And Darcy -- Surprise Of The Bennets -- Discussion Of Earlier Events -- Conclusion. Jane Austen ; Annotated And Edited, With An Introduction, By David M. Shapard. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 725-739) And Index. This 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 more than 2,300 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 eventsOf 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.From the Trade Paperback edition. Pride and Prejudice is an 1813 novel of manners written by Jane Austen. The novel follows the character development of Elizabeth Bennet, the dynamic protagonist of the book who learns about the repercussions of hasty judgments and comes to appreciate the difference between superficial goodness and actual goodness. Mr. Bennet, owner of the Longbourn estate in Hertfordshire, has five daughters, but his property is entailed and can only be passed to a male heir. His wife also lacks an inheritance, so his family faces becoming very poor upon his death. Thus, it is imperative that at least one of the girls marry well to support the others, which is a motivation that drives the plot. In a remote Hertfordshire village, far off the good coach roads of George III's England, a country squire of no great means must marry off his five vivacious daughters. At the heart of this all-consuming enterprise are his headstrong second daughter Elizabeth Bennet and her aristocratic suitor Fitzwilliam Darcy -- two lovers whose pride must be humbled and prejudice dissolved before the novel can come to its splendid conclusion Juxtaposes the complete text of Jane Austen's most famous novel Pride and Prejudice with more than 2,300 annotations providing information about Austen's life, the social mores of the era, the rules of etiquette governing her world, a chronology of events, selections from Austen's letters, and other details. Reprint. 17,500 first printing.