Pride and Prejudice is a timeless classic that delves into the intricacies of love, family, and societal expectations in early 19th-century England. The novel follows the spirited Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates the challenges of romance and social standing. When the wealthy and aloof Mr. Darcy enters her life, Elizabeth’s initial prejudice and Darcy’s pride set the stage for a captivating tale of misunderstandings, personal growth, and the transformative power of love. With its witty dialogue, memorable characters, and keen observations of human nature, Pride and Prejudice remains one of the most beloved and enduring works of English literature.
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Jane Austen was born on December 16, 1775 at Steventon near Basingstoke, the seventh child of the rector of the parish. She lived with her family at Steventon until they moved to Bath when her father retired in 1801. After his death in 1805, she moved around with her mother; in 1809, they settled in Chawton, near Alton, Hampshire. Here she remained, except for a few visits to London, until in May 1817 she moved to Winchester to be near her doctor. There she died on July 18, 1817. As a girl Jane Austen wrote stories, including burlesques of popular romances. Her works were only published after much revision, four novels being published in her lifetime. These are Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814) and Emma(1816). Two other novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, were published posthumously in 1818 with a biographical notice by her brother, Henry Austen, the first formal announcement of her authorship. Persuasion was written in a race against failing health in 1815-16. She also left two earlier compositions, a short epistolary novel, Lady Susan, and an unfinished novel, The Watsons. At the time of her death, she was working on a new novel, Sanditon, a fragmentary draft of which survives.