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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