The Annotated Pride and Prejudice
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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 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.
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Seller name: LABYRINTH BOOKS (Shipping rates and seller details)
Item number (ASIN): 0307278107
Author: Jane Austen
Creator: value: David M. Shapard
Role: Editor
ISBN: 0307278107
Item Dimensions: 801 x 135 x 520 (hundredths-inches)
Languages: English x English x English
Manufacturer: Anchor Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 739
Package Dimensions: 140 x 510 x 780 (hundredths-inches)
Publication Date: March 13, 2007
Publisher: Anchor Books
Release Date: March 13, 2007
Binding: Paperback
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