Cover of Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

by Jane Austen

First published
1813
Reading level
Plain English
Price
Free

About the book

"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen is a novel published in 1813. It follows Elizabeth Bennet, who must learn to see past first impressions and hasty judgments. With five daughters and an estate that can only pass to male heirs, the Bennet family faces financial pressure to marry well. When wealthy Mr. Darcy arrives in their countryside neighborhood, his pride and Elizabeth's prejudice set the stage for misunderstandings, hidden truths, and unexpected revelations about character and love.

  • England
  • Young women
  • Love stories
  • Sisters
  • Domestic fiction
  • Courtship

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #1342. Pride and Prejudice on Wikipedia.

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