The first fully annotated edition of Jane Austen's beloved classic, presenting the complete text alongside comprehensive, detailed annotations-now revised and expanded with hundreds of new notes and illustrations.

A sheer delight for Jane Austen fans, The Annotated Pride and Prejudice contains the complete text of Pride and Prejudice with thousands of annotations, 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: See the 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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Mediatyp: Bok
Bandtyp: Häftad
Författare: Jane Austen, David M. Shapard
Förlag: Penguin Random House USA
Språk: Engelska
Omfång: 816 sidor
Mått (bxhxd): 127x203x43 mm
Vikt: 669 gram
Illustrerad: Nej

Streckkod: 9780307950901
SKU: 932143