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

Austen's best-loved tale of love, marriage and society in class-conscious Georgian England still delights modern readers today with its comedy and characters. It follows the feisty, quick-witted Elizabeth Bennet as her parents seek to ensure good marriages for her and her sisters in order to secure their future. The protagonists Darcy and Elizabeth learn much about themselves and those around them and Austen's expertly crafted comedy characters of Mrs Bennet and Mr Collins demonstrate her great artistry as a writer.

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Product Details

• ISBN: 9780007350773
• ISBN 10: 0007350775
• Imprint: William Collins
• On Sale: 04/01/2010
• Pages: 416
• List Price:6.99 CAD
• BISAC1 : FICTION / Classics
• BISAC2 : FICTION / Satire
• BISAC3 : FICTION / Romance / Historical / Regency
• BISAC4 : FICTION / Humorous / General
• BISAC5 : FICTION / Literary

Jane Austen

Biography

Born in 1775, Jane Austen published four of her six novels anonymously. Her work was not widely read until the late nineteenth century, and her fame grew from then on. Known for her wit and sharp insight into social conventions, her novels about love, relationships, and society are more popular year after year. She has earned a place in history as one of the most cherished writers of English literature.

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