Pride and Prejudice is a relationship comedy written by Jane Austen. It is set around the interactions of a family trying to set their daughters up with advantageous marriages. A masterpiece of social commentary, Austen pokes fun at the shenanigans of scheming women, proud rich guys, impotent clergymen, and foolish youths.

About the Author

Jane Austen was born in Hampshire, England, in 1775. She is best known for her novels Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Sense and Sensibility. Her sharp wit has made her renowned as one of the greatest writers in English literature.

Notable Quotes

“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.”

The Good Stuff

• Pride and Prejudice is written with a wit sharp as a dagger. Austen uses pointed phrases and clever scenarios to exploit character flaws into humorous interactions.
• This is possibly the greatest satirical romance novel ever written.

The Bad Stuff

• Nothing really. The only conceivable problem with the book is that the films never quite live up to it.

Recommendation

This book is highly recommended: 9.5/10

Ideal for readers 14 and up; perfect for fans of An Old-Fashioned Girl and Much Ado About Nothing.

Similar Books

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Emma by Jane Austen

An Old-Fashioned Girl by Louisa May Alcott

Much Ado About Nothing by Shakespeare