London: Macmillan, 1895. Hard Cover. First UK Edition Thus. Introduction by Austin Dobson. Publisher's original maroon cloth with embossed floral decorations in blind to the boards with gilt titling to the front board and spine. xxx; 252 pages + 4 pages of publisher's adverts to rear. 40 illustrations by C E Brock (all present). Slight fading to the spine, softening to the head and tail of the spine, minor rubbing to the extremities. Overall, a solid VG copy with foxing to the early/late pages of the book. Front hinge starting. Two former owner's names to the front free end-paper. Virtually no foxing to the interior. No D/W. Quite a nice copy. NB: A bibliographical note: this is the First Edition Thus from 1895 and NOT the 1899 Reprint. Photographs/scans available upon request.

Sinopse

Pride and Prejudice is the second novel by English author Jane Austen, after Sense and Sensibility. First published on 28 January 1813, Austen sold the copyright for just £110. Its manuscript was initially written between 1796 and 1797 in Steventon, Hampshire, where Austen lived in the rectory. Originally called First Impressions, it was never published under that title, and in following revisions it was retitled Pride and Prejudice. It was first published anonymously. A novel of manners, set in the early 19th century, the story follows the main character, Elizabeth Bennet, the second of five daughters of a country gentleman. The five unmarried sisters are pressed to find a good wealthy match, and the very opinionated Elizabeth comes to odds with her proud beau Mr. Darcy.

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Em Jan 5 2016, um leitor disse:

this is my #1 favorite book of all the Jane Austen books. i love the way elizabeth and darcy talk to each other.

Em Jun 5 2014, um leitor disse:

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is listed by many as a universal Classic and, rightfully, frequents many “Must Read” lists.

Elizabeth Bennett lives in a small country estate. Daughter to a poor country gentleman who has four other daughters, her prospects of marriage are slim. That doesn’t bother Elizabeth, however. She is beautiful, smart, opinionated, strong-willed and in no hurry to find a husband. Her mother, who frequently embarrasses her and her older sister Jane by pushing them at any eligible bachelor, has other plans for her. While at a public ball, she is introduced to mild-mannered pleasant Mr. Bingley who is taken by Jane instantly. Also in attendance is Mr. Bingley’s best friend Mr. Darcy. Mr. Darcy is handsome and rich but gives the impression of distaste when introduced to Elizabeth. Throughout the story, they constantly misunderstand and miss-judge each other making many nearly grievous mistakes.

If you are anything like me, you will be just as frustrated with Elizabeth as she learns Mr. Darcy’s true character and how to let go of her objections to love and simply fall.

This is truly my all-time favorite book so far. I read it at least once a year, usually around Christmastime. Given that Austen’s writing describes this time-period so intricately, I can picture myself as Elizabeth Bennett every time I read it. And, just like Elizabeth Bennett, I fall in love with Mr. Darcy every time as well.

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Detalhes

Livreiro: James M Pickard, ABA, ILAB, PBFA. (GB)
Nº do estoque do livreiro: 355490721545
Título: Pride and Prejudice
Autor: Austen, Jane [Brock, C E illustrates]
Formato/Encadernação: Hard Cover
Estado do livro: Usado
Encadernação: Capa dura
Editorial: Macmillan
Local de publicação: London
Data de publicação: 1895

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First Edition: In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Reprint: Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.
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Tail: The heel of the spine.
Gilt: The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
Cloth: "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
Hinge: The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.

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