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Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen (1775 - 1817)

Type of Work:

Study of manners

Setting

Rural England; early nineteenth century

Principal Characters

Mr. Bennet, father of five daughters
Mrs. Bennet, his opinionated wife
Elizabeth, their intelligent middle daughter, and Mr. Bennet's favorite child
Jane, Elizabeth's beautiful older sister
Lydia, the Bennet's impetuous youngest daughter
Mr. Binglcy, Jane's rich and amiable suitor
Mr. Darcy, Bingley's arrogant and wealthy friend
Reverend Collins, a conceited bore
Mr. Wickman,an army officer