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First published in 1813, "Pride and Prejudice," Jane Austen's witty comedy of manners - one of the most popular novels of all time - tells the story of Mr and Mrs Bennet's five unmarried daughters after the rich and eligible Mr Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr Darcy, have moved into their neighbourhood. "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife." So begins the novel, that features splendidly civilized sparring…

Taken in by rich relatives, quiet and sensitive Fanny never feels she is a part of the grand surroundings of Mansfield Park. Her cousin, Edmund, is the only person who pays her any attention. But when the sophisticated Crawfords move into the neighbourhood, even Edmund falls under their spell, and Fanny finds herself more alone than ever.

Catherine Morland longs to be as interesting as the gothic heroines she reads about in novels. When she is invited on her first trip away from home, she leaps at the chance. New friendships and flirting lead her to the imposing Northanger Abbey, where Catherine discovers that a little imagination can be a dangerous thing.

" Pride and Prejudice" is a beloved novel by Jane Austen, first published in 1813. Set in the Regency era of England, the story follows the Bennet family, particularly the second eldest daughter, Elizabeth, as she navigates the social conventions of the time and the search for a suitable husband. The novel explores themes such as class, marriage, social norms, and the role of women in society. It is also a witty and romantic comedy of manners, full of memorable characters and clever dialogue.…

En este clásico atemporal, Jane Austen explora la intrincada danza del amor, el deber y las expectativas sociales en la Inglaterra de principios del siglo XIX. Sigue a las hermanas Dashwood, Elinor y Marianne, mientras navegan con ingenio y gracia por el complejo panorama del romance y los deberes familiares. Elinor, con su sentido pragmático y su actitud firme, contrasta marcadamente con la naturaleza apasionada e impulsiva de Marianne. A medida que las hermanas enfrentan desilusión,…