Pride and Prejudice turns 200 today! First published on January 29, 1813, Jane Austen's novel of money and marriage has endured over the years to become a modern classic. Though Pride and Prejudice describes a very 19th century courtship, its themes of love, independence and family bonds still resonate today. In fact, the novel has become so much a part of our times that nowadays you can catch heroine Elizabeth Bennet doing anything from killing zombies to dancing with a gospel choir on the beach.
Want to learn more about Jane Austen and her most famous novel? Check out these links from the British Library and GALILEO, the library's online academic article resource!
Database: Literary Reference Center
What's on it: Biography, analysis, plot summaries, reviews, links to full novels.
Database: NoveList
What's on it: Discussion questions, analysis, similar books
Database: British Library
What's on it: Scans of Jane Austen's writing in her original handwriting.
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