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The Annotated Pride and Prejudice: A Revised and Expanded Edition
The Annotated Pride and Prejudice A Revised and Expanded Edition Author:Jane Austen, David M. Shapard This Revised and Expanded Edition contains hundreds of new notes and illustrations. — The 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 thousands of annotations on facing pages, including: ? Explanations of historical... more » contextRules of etiquette, class differences, the position of women, legal and economic realities, leisure activities, and more. ? Citations from Austen?s life, letters, and other writingsParallels 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 analysesInsightful 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.« less