Pride and Prejudice
About this book
The first edition of the novel (1813). Introductory materials and revised and expanded footnotes by Donald Gray and Mary A. Favret. Biographical portraits of Austen by family members and— new to this edition— by Jon Spence (from Becoming Jane Austen) and Paula Byrne (from The Real Jane Austen: A Life in Small Things). Fourteen critical essays—eleven of them new to this edition. "Writers on Austen"—a new section of brief comments by Mark Twain, Virginia Woolf, Henry James, and others. A Chronology and a Selected Bibliography.
Reader Profile
4.3/5 · 159477 readers · 392 pages · ≈ 7 h 16 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Pride and Prejudice?
About ≈ 7 h 16 m — 392 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Pride and Prejudice?
392 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Pride and Prejudice?
It sits on the Drama, Romance, History 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.
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. Open Library