Pride and Prejudice - by Jane Austen (Paperback)

About the Book

A gorgeous special edition of Jane Austen's most enduring and popular novel, with original illustrations by Hugh Thomson and bonus material by Austen expert Sophie Reynolds.

Book Synopsis

This special paperback edition of Pride and Prejudice features beautiful heritage wallpaper patterns from Jane Austen's own Hampshire home. Pride and Prejudice has an upcoming Netflix adaptation by Dolly Alderton, starring Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden.

Jane Austen's best-loved novel is an unforgettable story about the inaccuracy of first impressions, the power of reason and, above all, the strange dynamics of human relationships and emotions. A tour de force of wit and sparkling dialogue, Pride and Prejudice shows how the headstrong Elizabeth Bennet and the aristocratic Mr Darcy must have their pride humbled and their prejudices dissolved before they can acknowledge their love for each other.

These collectible paperbacks are a must for all Jane Austen fans. With original illustrations by the celebrated Hugh Thomson, this Macmillan Collector's Library edition also features bonus material by Sophie Reynolds, a Jane Austen expert and curator of Jane Austen's House.

Review Quotes

"An unputdownable read that challenges perceptions, and subtly marks a line in feminist history and thought" --Victoria Lambert, The Telegraph

"Jane Austen's self-enclosed world enveloped me, soothing in its contours and assumptions . . . irresistible" --Susan Chira, The New York Times

About the Author

Jane Austen was born in 1775 in rural Hampshire, the daughter of an affluent village rector who encouraged her in her artistic pursuits. In novels such as Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park and Emma she developed her subtle analysis of contemporary life through depictions of the middle classes in small towns. Her sharp wit and incisive portraits of ordinary people have given her novels enduring popularity. She died in 1817.