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Two centuries on from the first publication of Pride and Prejudice in 1813, this Companion investigates some of the sources of the novel's power with a combination of original readings and factual background information.

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Named in many surveys as Britain's best-loved work of fiction, Pride and Prejudice is now a global brand, with film and television adaptations making Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy household names. With a combination of original readings and factual background information, this Companion investigates some of the sources of the novel's power. It explores key themes and topics in detail: money, land, characters and style. The history of the book's composition and first publication is set out, both in individual essays and in the section of chronology. Chapters on the critical reception, adaptations and cult of the novel reveal why it has become an enduing classic with a unique and timeless appeal.

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This informative companion guide offers a combination of original readings and factual background information.

Author Biography

Janet Todd is the President of Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge.

Table of Contents

Preface; Chronology; 1. Narrative Thomas Keymer; 2. Character Robert Miles; 3. Philosophy Peter Knox-Shaw; 4. Composition and publication Anthony Mandal; 5. The literary context Linda Bree; 6. The historical background Bharat Tandon; 7. The economic context Robert Markley; 8. Estates Judith Page; 9. Space Andrew Elfenbein; 10. Translations Gillian Dow; 11. Criticism Janet Todd; 12. The romantic hero Janet Todd; 13. Film and television Laura Carroll and John Wiltshire; 14. The cult Devoney Looser; 15. Pride and proliferation Emily Auerbach; Guide to further reading; Index.

Review

'Intelligent and accessible ...' The Times Literary Supplement

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'Intelligent and accessible …' Times Literary Supplement

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This informative Companion offers a combination of original readings and factual background information.

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Two centuries on from the first publication of Pride and Prejudice in 1813, this Companion investigates some of the sources of the novel's power with a combination of original readings and factual background information.

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Two centuries on from the first publication of Pride and Prejudice in 1813, this Companion investigates some of the sources of the novel's power with a combination of original readings and factual background information.

Details ISBN0521279585 Author Janet Todd Year 2013 ISBN-10 0521279585 ISBN-13 9780521279581 Media Book Language English Pages 240 Publisher Cambridge University Pr. Series Cambridge Companions to Literature Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Janet Todd DEWEY 823.7 Birth 1942 Publication Date 2013-02-07 Short Title CAMBRIDGE COMPANION TO PRIDE & Format Paperback Illustrations 3 Halftones, unspecified Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2013-02-07 AU Release Date 2013-02-07 NZ Release Date 2013-02-07 We've got this

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