A romantic comedy, it tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet, the witty heroine, and Mr Darcy, the rich, handsome hero. Your are successfully subscribed for email notifications. Our display presents a sample of this material to convey the novel's enduring literary and popular appeal.
We will send you a notification as soon as this product is available again. A beautifully presented first edition of one of the best loved novels in English literature. She described the book as 'my own darling child', and imagined futures for the characters in conversation with her family and friends. The book sold well and was obviously much talked about, not least because of the unknown identity of the author. In the Library's collections are over 150 different editions and adaptations of 'Pride and Prejudice', along with many other related books. In this context, critics have found 'Pride and Prejudice' a profoundly serious book. Our display includes editions published to tie in with film and television adaptations, as we show how those dramatisations influence the way the novel is read. This first edition of the book is therefore of special importance in the history of the text. It was also the first edition to be illustrated, and brought the book back into print for the first time in over a decade. 
The Jane Austen FestivalTen wonderful days of celebrating all things Austen in the beautiful city of Bath. Starting with the 1940 film version, these editions range through 1990s 'Darcymania' to the 2005 film starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen. 
The 'Peacock' edition from 1894 with Hugh Thomson's illustrations, R W Chapman's Clarendon Press edition from 1923, Editions published to tie in with film and television adaptations. A celebration of Jane Austen's favourite of her own books, regarded as one of the greatest novels in the English language. It was declined by the publisher Cadell, and subsequently, underwent major revisions. 40 Gay Street, Bath, United Kingdom, BA1 2NT, Sunday to Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 5:30pm. Jane Austen is always aware of the economic considerations that affect relationships, and concerned with the moral responsibility every individual must take for their choices in life. The renowned Austen bibliographer, Geoffrey Keynes copy did not have half titles, nor do the Bodleian or Cambridge University library copies.Description and Bibliographical references: First edition, 3 volumes, 12mo, half-titles, full calf by Riviere & Son, spine gilt in compartments, gilt dentelles, all edges gilt, red and tan morocco labels, half title to volume one with small repaired tear to fore-edge, some slight offsetting, a very attractive example, presented in a custom-made slip-case.Garside and Schwerling 1813:7; Gilson A3; Keynes 3; Sadleir 62b (Item #1699), Offering literary first editions and other books of merit. Please email contactus@janeausten.co.uk for Jane Austen Centre information, or online@janeausten.co.uk for Online Gift Shop information.
On show are books related to the novel which have been published in the past 10 years and have joined our collections thanks to legal deposit. The first person who fell in love with 'Pride and Prejudice' was its author. This edition is part of our Hugh Sharp collection. To some, the novel's concentration on finding one's ideal partner is frivolous and escapist.
Published in 1923 as part of his edition of all Austen's novels, it ensured that scholars in the relatively new discipline of English Literature took the novels seriously as literary texts. Perhaps Austen's own enjoyment in writing the story and imagining the characters has infected the way readers have responded to the book ever since. Finally, in late 1812, the novel was accepted by Egerton and published in early 1813 in boards in an edition of probably 1,500 copies (Keynes). But this novel is far more than the stereotypical romance where 'opposites attract'. From the first edition through to graphic novels, we show some of the variety of books which have helped millions of readers take the story to their hearts. The dramatist Richard Sheridan described it as the cleverest thing he [had] ever read - whereas, according to Janes Brother Henry, an unidentified gentleman supposedly remarked that [he] should like to know who is the author, for it is much too clever to have been written by a woman. In fact, almost 200 years later it is as popular as ever with the number of adaptations steadily increasing.Early 19th century binders often omitted the half titles and it is rare to find a set such as this one with all half titles present. A beautifully presented first edition of one of the best loved novels in English literature.Austen was not yet 20 (like Elizabeth Bennet) when she drafted the novel, under the title First Impressions, between October 1796 and August 1797 at Steventon. R W Chapman's edition of 'Pride and Prejudice' is a monument of modern textual scholarship. Hugh Thomson's classic illustrations in the 'Peacock' edition are still familiar to modern readers, as they have been reprinted in many editions down to the present day. A selection of modern sequels, editions, and retellings. Anne Isabella Milbanke (the future Lady Byron) called it a very superior work and the most probable fiction I have ever read. Madame de Stal borrowed a copy during her stay in London in 1813. Ink and illustration: Picturing 'Pride and Prejudice', Text and television: 'Pride and Prejudice' on page and screen. And yet it is the novel's wit, humour, and many memorable comic characters and moments which have made it irresistible to readers from the first time it appeared in print. Bentley published it as part of his 'Standard novels' series. Fanfic and refashioning: The 'Pride and Prejudice' explosion. The title also had to be changed to Pride & Prejudice, as the Minerva Press published a novel entitled First Impressions by Margaret Holford in 1800.
'Pride and Prejudice' was first published in 1813. This luxury edition forms part of a wider collection of embossed Jane Austen novels, including Sense and Sensibility,Northanger Abbey, Persuasion, Emma and Mansfield Park. Our copy of the first edition, published in three volumes, is a rare example of the book surviving in the original simple binding known as 'publishers' boards'. Some very unacademic material in our collections allows us to see how people respond to 'Pride and Prejudice' today. This display takes 'Pride and Prejudice', Jane Austen's second novel, through the 200 years of its history. Richard Bentley's edition published in 1833 established 'Pride and Prejudice' as part of the literary canon.
London: Printed for T. Egerton, 1813. An elegantly embossed edition of Pride and Prejudice, perfect for those wanting to rediscover the majesty of Pemberley Manor or experience the mysterious Mr Darcy. Ran from 10 July to 15 September 2013. This luxury hardback is just one of our selection of Pride and Prejudice gifts. It is in near-perfect condition.
Exhibits range from self-published fan fiction to the bestselling 'Pride and Prejudice and zombies', where Elizabeth Bennet is transformed into an expert warrior slaying the undead. Alongside the 'Peacock' edition we display an array of illustrated editions showing how different people have imagined the characters over the years. Even Austen herself wrote in a letter that 'The work is rather too light & bright & sparkling; it wants shade'. First edition. Jane Austen's original manuscript for 'Pride and Prejudice' has not survived.