Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen's classic novel about the Bennett sisters and their efforts to garner economic security, for which each must procure a suitable husband. The title refers to the spirited and volatile eldest sister, Elizabeth, who rejects an offer of marriage from heir Fitzwilliam Darcy, whose seeming arrogance and pride blind her to his noble qualities. Parallel plots involve quiet sister Jane's love for stolid Charles Bingley, and the youngest, frivolous sister Lydia's elopement with one of Elizabeth's erstwhile suitors. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.