Pride and Prejudice

Brief Overview

Pride and Prejudice is a novel by Jane Austen, published in 1813. It tells the story of Miss Elizabeth Bennet, a young woman from a middle-class landowning family, and Mr. Darcy, a wealthy and aristocratic bachelor. Set in the English countryside at the end of the 18th century, the plot focuses on themes of pride, prejudice, the role of first impressions, and the importance of marriage for women of that era. As the novel progresses, Elizabeth and Darcy overcome personal misconceptions and societal prejudices to reach mutual understanding and love.