The Annotated Pride and Prejudice

This first-ever fully annotated edition of one of the most beloved novels in the world is a sheer delight for Jane Austen fans. Here is the complete text of *Pride and Prejudice *with more than 2,300 annotations on facing pages, 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 **

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