The Annotated Pride and Prejudice (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780307950901)

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 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.

Author: Jane Austen, David M. Shapard
ISBN-10: 0307950905
ISBN-13: 9780307950901
Publisher: Vintage
Language: English
Published: 11/13/2012
Pages: 816
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.67lbs
Size: 7.96h x 5.39w x 1.57d