Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice is a romantic comedy novel by Jane Austen that critiques 18th-century English society and explores themes of love, marriage, and social class.
Setting
The story is set in rural England and follows the Bennet family, a middle-class family with five daughters.
Characters
The main characters are Elizabeth Bennet, the daughter of a country gentleman, and Fitzwilliam Darcy, a wealthy aristocratic landowner.
Plot
Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy initially dislike each other but eventually overcome their pride and prejudice to find love.
Themes
The novel explores themes of family, pride, prejudice, and the importance of reputation. It also satirizes the societal expectations of the time, such as the importance of marrying a wealthy man to maintain the family's status.
Reception
The novel was well received by critics and readers, and the first edition sold out within the first year. It has been adapted into many stage, film, and television productions, including:
The 1940 film starring Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier
The 1995 TV miniseries starring Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth
The 2005 movie starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen