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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.7
EAN: 9780307278104
ISBN: 0307278107
Label: Anchor Books
Manufacturer: Anchor Books
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 739
Publication Date: 2007-03-13
Publisher: Anchor Books
Product Release Date: 2007-03-13
Studio: Anchor Books

This first-ever fully annotated edition of one of the most beloved novels in the world is a sheer delight for Jane Austen fans. Here is the complete text of Pride and Prejudice with more than 2,300 annotations on facing pages, including:

• Explanations of historical context
Rules of etiquette, class differences, the position of women, legal and economic realities, leisure activities, and more.

• Citations from Austen’s life, letters, and other writings
Parallels between the novel and Austen’s experience are revealed, along with writings that illuminate her beliefs and opinions.

• Definitions and clarifications
Archaic words, words still in use whose meanings have changed, and obscure passages are explained.

• Literary comments and analyses
Insightful notes highlight Austen’s artistry and point out the subtle ways she develops her characters and themes.

• Maps and illustrations
of places and objects mentioned in the novel.

• An introduction, a bibliography, and a detailed chronology of events

Of course, one can enjoy the novel without knowing the precise definition of a gentleman, or what it signifies that a character drives a coach rather than a hack chaise, or the rules governing social interaction at a ball, but readers of The Annotated Pride and Prejudice will find that these kinds of details add immeasurably to understanding and enjoying the intricate psychological interplay of Austen’s immortal characters.

Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Perfect for the Austen fan
Review: As a lifelong Austen fan, I figured I knew at least most of the meaning behind the words that have changed over the last 200 years. How much fun to find out there was more to learn. Plus an explanation of inheritance, finances, etiquette and propriety, etc. A luxurious reading time.

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Customer Rating:
Review Summary: The annotated pride and prejudice
Review: I absolutly loved this book!!! I had previously read pride and prejudice and found this to be extremly interesting! It's filled with interesting notes and factoids as well as containing many fun pictures to glance at!

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Customer Rating:
Review Summary: very helpful
Review: The annotations were VERY helpful, sure there were some words that were obvious, but for the most part-- it made the book sooo much easier to understand exactly what they are saying... it actualy made me understand certain parts of the movie that I didn't notice before.

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Customer Rating:
Review Summary: AustenFan
Review: The annotations provided good insight into the meaning of words and background for the culture of the time. I would recommend the book to anyone who is a Pride & Prejudice fan.

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Customer Rating:
Review Summary: annotated Jane Austen
Review: I was so happy wtih this book it is the full text wtih all the little things you want to know just where they need to be... A must have for Austen fans.

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