Since then he has taught at several colleges. in European History from the University of California at Berkeley his specialty was the eighteenth century. Shapard is the author of The Annotated Pride and Prejudice, The Annotated Persuasion, The Annotated Sense and Sensibility, The Annotated Emma, The Annotated Northanger Abbey, and The Annotated Mansfield Park. Though she received little recognition in her lifetime, she came to be regarded as one of the great masters of the English novel. Jane Austen (1775-1817) was born in Hampshire, England, where she spent most of her life. 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. An introduction, a bibliography, and a detailed chronology of events Of places and objects mentioned in the novel. Insightful notes highlight Austen's artistry and point out the subtle ways she develops her characters and themes.
Parallels between the novel and Austen's experience are revealed, along with writings that illuminate her beliefs and opinions.Īrchaic words, words still in use whose meanings have changed, and obscure passages are explained. Citations from Austen's life, letters, and other writings Rules of etiquette, class differences, the position of women, legal and economic realities, leisure activities, and more. Here is the complete text of Pride and Prejudice with thousands of annotations on facing pages, including: The first-ever fully annotated edition of one of the most beloved novels in the world is a sheer delight for Jane Austen fans.
This Revised and Expanded Edition contains hundreds of new notes and illustrations.
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