Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen

During the decade when Napoleon was transforming Europe Jane Austen wrote this novel in which the main events are that a man changes his manners and a young lady her mind. Much has been said of the light and sparkling side of Pride and Prejudice; the social comedy,the unerring dialogue, the satisfying love stories and its enchanting and spirited heroine. Nonetheless the novel is also about deeper issues in which Jane Austen demonstrates her belief that the truly civilised being maintains a proper balance between reason and energy. 

Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist. Her works are widely read for their keen insight into manners society and relationships.

ISBN: 0-14-043072-5