Pride and Prejudice (Chartwell Deluxe Editions)

<p><b>Enjoy Jane Austen's mastery of irony, dialogue, and realism in this gorgeous edition of <i>Pride and Prejudice</i>.</b><br /> <br /> When headstrong and independent Elizabeth Bennet is required to find a wealthy husband, her encounter with the arrogant Mr. Darcy leads to&nbsp;one of the most entertaining and satisfying courtships ever imagined. Beyond the romance,&nbsp;<i>Pride and Prejudice</i>&nbsp;is a book&nbsp;full of humor and wit&nbsp;that is also&nbsp;a commentary on upper-class social manners&nbsp;at the turn of the nineteenth century.<br /> <br /> This collectible edition of <i>Pride and Prejudice</i> features:<br /> <br /> <ul> <li>An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs</li> <li>Introduction by Victorian literature scholar Deborah Lutz</li> <li>Unabridged text</li> <li>A timeline of the life and times of Jane Austen</li> </ul> <br /> This lovely classic is a perfect gift or a wonderful addition to your home library.<br /> <br /> <p>Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, these deluxe classics editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other <b>Chartwell Deluxe Editions</b> include <i>Little Women</i>, <i>Alice's Adventures in Wonderland</i>, <i>The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe</i>, <i>Anne of Green Gables</i>, <i>The Inferno</i>, <i>Dracula</i>, <i>The Republic</i>, <i>The Iliad</i>, <i>Meditations</i>, and <i>Irish Fairy and Folk Tales</i>.</p></p>