The Annotated Pride and Prejudice

<p><strong>The first fully annotated edition of Jane Austen's beloved classic, presenting the complete text alongside comprehensive, detailed annotations&mdash;now revised and expanded with hundreds of new notes and illustrations<br /></strong><br />A sheer delight for Jane Austen fans,&nbsp;<em>The Annotated Pride and Prejudice&nbsp;</em>contains the complete text of&nbsp;<em>Pride and Prejudice&nbsp;</em>with thousands of annotations, including:<br /><br />&bull;&nbsp;<strong>Explanations of historical context</strong>: Rules of etiquette, class differences, the position of women, legal and economic realities, leisure activities, and more.<br />&bull;&nbsp;<strong>Citations from Austen's life, letters, and other writings</strong>: Parallels between the novel and Austen's experience are revealed, along with writings that illuminate her beliefs and opinions.<br />&bull;&nbsp;<strong>Definitions and clarifications</strong>: Archaic words, words still in use whose meanings have changed, and obscure passages are explained.<br />&bull;&nbsp;<strong>Literary comments and analyses</strong>: Insightful notes highlight Austen&rsquo;s artistry and point out the subtle ways she develops her characters and themes.<br />&bull;&nbsp;<strong>Maps and illustrations</strong>: See the places and objects mentioned in the novel.<br />&bull;&nbsp;<strong>An introduction, a bibliography, and a detailed chronology of events</strong><br />&nbsp;<br />Of course, one can enjoy the novel&nbsp;<em>without&nbsp;</em>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&nbsp;<em>The Annotated Pride and Prejudice&nbsp;</em>will find that these kinds of details add immeasurably to understanding and enjoying the intricate psychological interplay of Austen&rsquo;s immortal characters.</p>