The Annotated Pride and Prejudice: A Revised and Expanded Edition

The Annotated Pride and Prejudice: A Revised and Expanded Edition

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Jan 1, 2012 · English · Kindle (365 pages)
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Format Kindle
Pages 365
Language English
Published Jan 1, 2012
Publisher Anchor
Edition Revised, Expanded
ISBN-10 0307951006
ISBN-13 9780307951007

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This Revised and Expanded Edition contains hundreds of new notes and illustrations. The 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 thousands of 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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I do hate giving this, which is one of my favorite stories, only a three, but I was not really a fan of the adaptation.The story itself was well-done, both in terms of the original and in terms of adaptation, and I thought the little magazine covers between each part (I'm assuming I was reading a combination volume and that they were originally released as individual comics) were adorable. The design there was quirky and charming.My problem was the actual art.I am one of those people (I apologize now!) that actually rarely notices the art in anything that has words. I read the words, I get a general impression, I notice color most decidedly, but I don't generally have a very strong opinion one way or the other on it. This really really bothered me, though, and it got progressively worse the longer I read. I was iffy from the beginning on the fact that they had clearly looked at the Keira Knightly adaptation of the film for inspiration, but I was willing to overlook that (and hey, redheads! I'm a fan of that!). Then small things started bothering me. The shading of their lips, which I winced every time I saw. The male faces, which were all oddly unsettling, even the friendly ones. By the time I finished this, I was attempting not to look at the art, which is kind of a terrible thing in a visual adaptation like this.I can't say it isn't just me (it probably is), but it really came close to ruining this for me--I almost gave it up (and it's 120 pages of a story I love--seriously, it is not a long read). I finished and actually debated between two stars and three, but let the charm of the story, the well-handled dialogue and well-chosen bits that were adapted, and the cute little magazine covers sway me up to "I liked it."I'll be going back to the book for my next re-read, though, for certain.

June 3rd 2026

✨️Audiobook review✨️Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen⭐️⭐️.5Honestly, I found this pretty boring

March 14th 2026

I got bored like 36 pages in. Literally nothing interesting happens to keep you reading this. Like what's the point?

March 14th 2026
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