{"product_id":"the-annotated-pride-and-prejudice","title":"The Annotated Pride and Prejudice","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis first-ever fully annotated edition of one of the most beloved novels in the world is a sheer delight for Jane Austen fans. Here is the complete text of Pride and Prejudice with more than 2,300 annotations on facing pages, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e • Explanations of historical context\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRules of etiquette, class differences, the position of women, legal and economic realities, leisure activities, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e • Citations from Austen’s life, letters, and other writings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParallels between the novel and Austen’s experience are revealed, along with writings that illuminate her beliefs and opinions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e • Definitions and clarifications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchaic words, words still in use whose meanings have changed, and obscure passages are explained.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e • Literary comments and analyses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsightful notes highlight Austen’s artistry and point out the subtle ways she develops her characters and themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e • Maps and illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eof places and objects mentioned in the novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e • An introduction, a bibliography, and a detailed chronology of events\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Of course, one can enjoy the novel without 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 The Annotated Pride and Prejudice will find that these kinds of details add immeasurably to understanding and enjoying the intricate psychological interplay of Austen’s immortal characters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The CuriosiTea Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43143896956991,"sku":"9780307950901","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/0619\/3727\/files\/9780307950901.jpg?v=1776533732","url":"https:\/\/curiositeabookshop.com\/products\/the-annotated-pride-and-prejudice","provider":"The CuriosiTea Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}