Pride and Prejudice

Behold, a literary masterpiece that has earned its place among the BBC's esteemed '100 Novels That Shaped Our World'. This exquisite tome, part of Penguin's sumptuous Clothbound Classics series, boasts a design of unparalleled elegance by the illustrious Coralie Bickford-Smith. Each volume in this coveted collection is a feast for the senses, swathed in vibrant, tactile cloth and adorned with gleaming foil embellishments.

Our tale unfolds with the captivating Elizabeth Bennet's initial encounter with the eligible Fitzwilliam Darcy. At first glance, she deems him a haughty, self-important fellow, utterly indifferent to her beauty and quick wit. The plot thickens when Elizabeth uncovers Darcy's meddling in the burgeoning romance between his companion Bingley and her cherished sister Jane, further cementing her resolve to despise him.

What follows is a scintillating comedy of manners, in which the incomparable Jane Austen deftly exposes the folly of hasty judgements and first impressions. With razor-sharp wit and keen observation, she paints a vivid portrait of the gossip, friendships, and social pretensions that permeate provincial middle-class existence. A true masterpiece that continues to captivate readers, offering a window into a world both familiar and fascinatingly distant.

Product Information:

Book ISBN:	9780141040349
Book Author:	Jane Austen
Book Format:	Hardback
Book Imprint:	Penguin Classics
Book Publisher:	Penguin Books Ltd
Book Dimensions:	205 x 140 x 40 cm
Book Publication Date:	2008-06-11
Book Pagination:	480 pages
Book Weight:	598g