Pride and Prejudice / a story by Jane Austen ; illustrated by Alice Pattullo.

By:

Austen, Jane, 1775-1817

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Series: Not so classicPublication details: Paris Belin éducation, 2021Description: 638 p. : 19 cm.ISBN:

9791035821760

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Genre/Form:

LOC classification:

PR4034

Contents:

Marginal vocabulary notes (in French and English) — A comprehensive file to understand the work, its characters, major themes, and its context — Quizzes to memorize the essentials in a playful manner — Activities to improve in English, thanks to the text of an exceptional author — Contains exercises in the form of quizzes. The work is accompanied by a downloadable pedagogical guide at belin-education.com.

Summary: "Pride and Prejudice" is a classic novel written by Jane Austen, first published in 1813. The story is set in early 19th-century England and revolves around the life and romantic entanglements of Elizabeth Bennet, one of five sisters from the respectable Bennet family. The novel explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations. The main plot follows Elizabeth's interactions with the wealthy and aloof Mr. Darcy, who initially comes across as proud and arrogant. As the story unfolds, misunderstandings and prejudices between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy are gradually overcome, leading to a deeper understanding and eventual romantic connection. Throughout the novel, various subplots involve the other Bennet sisters and their pursuits of marriage. The characters navigate the social norms and expectations of the time, providing a satirical commentary on the manners and marriage conventions prevalent in early 19th-century England. "Pride and Prejudice" is celebrated for its wit, humor, and keen observations of human nature. It remains one of the most beloved and widely read novels in English literature, exploring timeless themes that continue to resonate with readers today.

List(s) this item appears in: LITERATURE IN ENGLISH | WITH MARGINAL NOTES | CLASSICS

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	TBS Barcelona Libre acceso	P-EN AUS (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		B05171
Book	TBS Barcelona Libre acceso	P-EN AUS (Browse shelf(Opens below))	2	Available		B05223

Marginal vocabulary notes (in French and English) —
A comprehensive file to understand the work, its characters, major themes, and its context —
Quizzes to memorize the essentials in a playful manner —
Activities to improve in English, thanks to the text of an exceptional author —
Contains exercises in the form of quizzes. The work is accompanied by a downloadable pedagogical guide at belin-education.com.

"Pride and Prejudice" is a classic novel written by Jane Austen, first published in 1813. The story is set in early 19th-century England and revolves around the life and romantic entanglements of Elizabeth Bennet, one of five sisters from the respectable Bennet family. The novel explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations.

The main plot follows Elizabeth's interactions with the wealthy and aloof Mr. Darcy, who initially comes across as proud and arrogant. As the story unfolds, misunderstandings and prejudices between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy are gradually overcome, leading to a deeper understanding and eventual romantic connection.

Throughout the novel, various subplots involve the other Bennet sisters and their pursuits of marriage. The characters navigate the social norms and expectations of the time, providing a satirical commentary on the manners and marriage conventions prevalent in early 19th-century England.

"Pride and Prejudice" is celebrated for its wit, humor, and keen observations of human nature. It remains one of the most beloved and widely read novels in English literature, exploring timeless themes that continue to resonate with readers today.

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