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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen – Free Reading and Listening Edition
By Jane Austen · 1813
Elizabeth Bennet meets her match in the proud, perceptive Mr. Darcy in Austen’s enduring comedy of manners.
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Published in 1813, Pride and Prejudice follows Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates the expectations of her society and her complicated feelings for the proud, perceptive Mr. Darcy. Jane Austen's comedy of manners opens with one of the most recognized lines in the English language: "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife." The novel explores themes of love, class, and self-knowledge with wit and sharp observation. This edition is free to read and listen to online through the Vocalini Open Library. No account or checkout is required.
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“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.”
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