World Literature Library--Pride and Prejudice

Author: Jane Austen
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Publish Date: 2000-12-06
Features: Pride and Prejudice depicts four marriages: Elizabeth and Darcy; Jane and Bingley; Lydia and Wickham; Charlotte and Collins. Through the portrayal of these four marriages, it profoundly reflects the representative and diverse perspectives commonly prevalent in the matter of marriage. In the process of falling in love and getting married, what should be placed as the top priority: beauty, money, status, gratitude, or love? The author places ethical and moral principles within the narrative of love stories, explaining them in a compelling and reasonable manner, making readers feel as if they are present in the scene. They are eager to know what happens next, unconsciously moved and inspired.