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
will find that these kinds of details add immeasurably to understanding and enjoying the intricate psychological interplay of Austen’s immortal characters.