Pride and Prejudice
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Publisher Description
« Pride and prejudice » is a romantic novel published in 1813. It's a social critique of rigidity of the society from XIX century. The main story revolves around two characters: Elizabeth Bennet y Fitzwilliam Darcy. Darcy, a landowning aristocrat who is too proud to speak to anyone. Elizabeth despite her pride and reluctance to know him. Both, must overcome their prejudices to achieve love in a hostile environment.
“It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife”.
"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen is a timeless classic that delves into the intricacies of love, class, and society in the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of rural England, the novel provides a scathing critique of the rigid social norms and expectations of the time. At its heart are the unforgettable characters of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy, whose initial disdain for each other gradually transforms into a deep and passionate love.
Elizabeth, with her sharp wit and independent spirit, stands in stark contrast to the proud and aloof Darcy. As they navigate the complexities of courtship and marriage, both must confront their own prejudices and misconceptions to find true happiness.
Through Austen's keen observations and masterful storytelling, "Pride and Prejudice" offers readers a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and the enduring power of love. With its witty dialogue, memorable characters, and timeless themes, this novel continues to captivate readers around the world, proving that some truths are indeed universally acknowledged.
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Collagist Fabe adds flair to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice with 39 original illustrations that accompany the unabridged text. Fabe's collages overlay bright, watercolor-washed scenes with retro cut-paper figures and objects sampled from fashion magazines from the 1930s to the '50s. Accompanying each tableau is a quote from the Pride and Prejudice passage that inspired it. Like Austen's book, Fabe's work explores arcane customs of beauty and courtship, pageantry and social artifice: in one collage, a housewife holds a tray of drinks while a man sits happily with a sandwich in hand in the distance. While tinged with irony and more than a dash of social commentary, the collages nevertheless have a spirit of glee and evidence deep reverence for the novel. As Fabe describes in a preface, Austen "was a little bit mean the way real people are mean so there are both heroes and nincompoops. Family is both beloved and annoying. That is Austen's genius, her ability to describe people in all their frailty and humor." This is a sweet and visually appealing homage. (BookLife)
