Pride and Prejudice

Convenient format. Hard cover. Colored endpapers. White paper, clear font. Black and white illustrations. From the first lines to the very last page, Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice" is an incredibly exciting, intriguing and witty love story. But is it only love? Following the vicissitudes of the complex relationship between the arrogant rich man Mr. Darcy and the poor but very attractive Elizabeth Bennet, the reader gradually receives the most complete information about the foundations, laws and prejudices that underlay English society of that time. Perhaps this is why critics and readers unanimously recognize D. Austen’s book as “the most English novel.” Light, bright, accurate storytelling has attracted the attention of translators, artists, musicians and, of course, directors for decades. Eight film adaptations have been created based on the novel, not counting adaptations and television series based on it. The novel is included in the World Library, a list of the most significant works of world literature by the Norwegian Book Club, and also ranks second in the list of “200 best books according to the BBC” (2003). An elegant, romantic gallery of black and white illustrations created by the famous Moscow artist Anna Vlasova takes us to good old England, to ancient estates and parks, where magnificent balls alternate with everyday chores, and ladies and gentlemen exchange long, elegant letters... Classic translation by Immanuel Marshak , recognized by many readers as canonical, will help you fully penetrate the spirit of the time and appreciate the enchanting charm of the novel.