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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.7
EAN num: 9780307278104
ISBN number: 0307278107
Label: Anchor Books
Manufacturer: Anchor Books
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 739
Printing Date: March 13, 2007
Publishing house: Anchor Books
Release Date: March 13, 2007
Sale Popularity Level: 31810
Studio: Anchor Books
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Product Description:
This 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 more than 2,300 annotations on facing pages, including:
• Explanations of historical context
Rules of etiquette, class differences, the position of women, legal and economic realities, leisure activities, and more.
• Citations from Austen’s life, letters, and other writings
Parallels 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 analyses
Insightful 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.
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For years I have read books where the heroine was obsessed with Mr. Darcy of Pride and Prejudice. My friends loved the movie and so I finally decided to see what all the fuss was about and I loved it! I now understand the Mr. Darcy obsession. I loved this story, having the annotated version was a nice crutch but once I got going I didn't need the notes to understand but it was a nice touch to learn about the time that the book was written. This will go down as one of my all time favorites!
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The notes on the opposite page of teach page of the book are very helpful in understanding the exact meanings and the connotations of many words and phrases that were in use in the period when Jane Austen is writing. The historical background of that era and especially the explanation of the social and cultural life is very illuminating. I hesitated to get this edition of the book, and I am so glad that I did.
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If, like me, you never quite got around to Jane Austen as a high school or college student, buy this book! It will delight. P&P is perhaps Austen's best work - it is certainly one of the most amusing, and the annotations make it exceedingly readable by any reasonably intelligent person, regardless of their knowledge of the period. Annotations can be ignored, if you wish, but they will add to your understanding and enjoyment.
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As a lifelong Austen fan, I figured I knew at least most of the meaning behind the words that have changed over the last 200 years. How much fun to find out there was more to learn. Plus an explanation of inheritance, finances, etiquette and propriety, etc. A luxurious reading time.
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I absolutly loved this book!!! I had previously read pride and prejudice and found this to be extremly interesting! It's filled with interesting notes and factoids as well as containing many fun pictures to glance at!
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