Pride and Prejudice
About this book
Pride and Prejudice is an 1813 novel of manners written by Jane Austen. The novel follows the character development of Elizabeth Bennet, the dynamic protagonist of the book who learns about the repercussions of hasty judgments and comes to appreciate the difference between superficial goodness and actual goodness. Mr. Bennet, owner of the Longbourn estate in Hertfordshire, has five daughters, but his property is entailed and can only be passed to a male heir. His wife also lacks an inheritance, so his family faces becoming very poor upon his death. Thus, it is imperative that at least one of the girls marry well to support the others, which is a motivation that drives the plot.
Reader Profile
4.3/5 · 4989220 readers · 320 pages · ≈ 5 h 56 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Pride and Prejudice?
About ≈ 5 h 56 m — 320 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Pride and Prejudice?
320 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Pride and Prejudice?
It sits on the Drama, Historical Fiction, Romance shelves.
Has Pride and Prejudice been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Fire Island (2022), Lost in Austen (2008), Pride & Prejudice (2006), Pride & Prejudice (2005).
Is Pride and Prejudice in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Pride and Prejudice?
The main characters include Elizabeth Bennet, Fitzwilliam Darcy, Charlotte Lucas, George Wickham.
Where does Pride and Prejudice take place?
It is set in England, Brighton, Derbyshire during 1789-1820, 19th century, Jin dai.
Who wrote Pride and Prejudice?
Jane Austen.
Where can I read Pride and Prejudice online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library