Pride and Prejudice: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

Pride and Prejudice is an 1813 novel of manners written by Jane Austen. The novel follows the character development of Elizabeth Bennet, the dynamic protagonist of the book who learns about the repercussions of hasty judgments and comes to appreciate the difference between superficial goodness and actual goodness.
Quick facts about Pride and Prejudice
- Title: Pride and Prejudice
- Author: Jane Austen
- First published: 1813
- Genre: fiction, romance, historical, regency, british and irish fiction (fictional works by one author), brothers and sisters
- OpenLibrary ID: OL66554W
Where to read Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pride and Prejudice about?
Pride and Prejudice is an 1813 novel of manners written by Jane Austen.
Who wrote Pride and Prejudice?
Pride and Prejudice was written by Jane Austen.
When was Pride and Prejudice published?
Pride and Prejudice was first published in 1813.



