Pride and Prejudice

Interesting Facts

• The book was originally written under the title 'First Impressions,' but the author later changed it to 'Pride and Prejudice.'
• The main character, Elizabeth Bennet, is considered one of the most vibrant and independent female characters in literature of that time.
• The book explores themes of social status, marriage, and morality, which were highly relevant at the beginning of the 19th century.
• Mr. Darcy, one of the main characters, became an archetype of the romantic hero and influenced many subsequent literary works.
• The novel was published anonymously, as it was not customary for women to publish under their own names at the time.
• The book remains one of the most popular and widely read works in English literature.