The Annotated Pride and Prejudice
Contributors: David M. Shapard (Editor)
Edition: First Anchor Books Edition (10)
Publisher: Anchor Books
Published: 2007-03
Place of publication: New York, USA
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 745
ISBN-13: 9780307278104
Copyright date: 2004
Subjects: Austen, Jane, 1775-1817; Fiction; Literature - Classics / Criticism; Classics; Fiction / Literary; Literary; Courtship; Social classes; Young women
First sentence: It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.
Description: This 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:

 • Explanations of historical context

Rules of etiquette, class differences, the position of women, legal and economic realities, leisure activities, and more.

 • Citations from Austen’s life, letters, and other writings

Parallels between the novel and Austen’s experience are revealed, along with writings that illuminate her beliefs and opinions.

 • Definitions and clarifications 

Archaic words, words still in use whose meanings have changed, and obscure passages are explained.

 • Literary comments and analyses

Insightful notes highlight Austen’s artistry and point out the subtle ways she develops her characters and themes.

 • Maps and illustrations 

of places and objects mentioned in the novel.

 • An introduction, a bibliography, and a detailed chronology of events

 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.
Table of contents: title: Notes to the reader; title: Introduction; title: Pride and Prejudice; title: Notes on the text of the novel; title: Chronology; title: Bibliography; title: Maps; title: (Note: the following chapter headings are not found in the novel. They are added here by the editor to assist the reader.); title: Volume 1.; title: Mr. and Mrs. Bennet; title: The Bennet family; title: The first dance; title: Elizabeth and Jane; title: The Miss Bennets and the Miss Lucases; title: The party at the Lucases; title: Jane invited to Netherfield; title: Elizabeth's first evening at Netherfield; title: Visit of Mrs. Bennet; title: Elizabeth debating Darcy; title: Discussion of Darcy and pride; title: Departure from Netherfield; title: Arrival of Mr. Collins; title: An evening with Mr. Collins; title: Encounter of Darcy and Wickham; title: Elizabeth and Wickham; title: Preparations for the ball; title: The ball at Netherfield; title: Elizabeth and Mr. Collins; title: End of Mr. Collins's offer; title: News of Bingley's departure; title: Mr. Collins and Charlotte; title: The reaction of the Bennets; title: Volume 2.; title: Despair over Bingley; title: The Gardiners' Christmas visit; title: Jane's stay with the Gardiners; title: Elizabeth's stop in London; title: Elizabeth's arrival at Charlotte's; title: Dinner with Lady Catherine; title: Arrival of Darcy; title: An evening at Lady Catherine's; title: Darcy's visit; title: Elizabeth and Colonel Fitzwilliam; title: The proposal; title: Darcy's letter; title: Reaction to the letter; title: Farewell to Lady Catherine; title: Departure of Elizabeth; title: Elizabeth's return home; title: Elizabeth's revelation to Jane; title: Lydia's departure for Brighton; title: Beginning of northern tour; title: Volume 3.; title: Encounter at Pemberley; title: Visit of Darcy and Bingley; title: Second visit to Pemberley; title: News about Lydia; title: Return of the travelers; title: The wait for further news; title: Announcement of the engagement; title: Reaction to the engagement; title: Lydia's return; title: Mrs. Gardiner's letter; title: Return to Netherfield; title: Dinner at the Bennets; title: Bingley and Jane; title: Lady Catherine's visit; title: Mr. Bennet teasing Elizabeth; title: Elizabeth and Darcy; title: Surprise of the Bennets; title: Discussion of earlier events; title: Conclusion