" Pride and Prejudice "

Author: West
Publisher:
Publication Date: 1997-01-01
Features: "A man of great wealth who is still unmarried must certainly need a good wife; this is a truth universally acknowledged." Thus, when such a man moved to the vicinity of the Bennet family, Mrs. Bennet was overjoyed. She immediately felt that Mr. Bingley was likely—almost certainly—to become the husband of one of her five daughters. "They all say he is young, handsome, and particularly charming!" said the foolish Lydia. She was the youngest of the Bennet sisters. "And that's not all—he loves to dance! Who knows, but that may mean he is likely to fall in love with someone!" But with whom? Soon, Elizabeth Bennet was convinced that he had a particular fancy for her eldest sister, Jane. Without a doubt, whenever they had an opportunity to meet, he paid her great attention. But who would dare to say that a fondness would inevitably lead to marriage, or even happiness? However, Mr. Bingley was not the only one who had an eye on the Bennet sisters. There was also their cousin, the tedious Collins. There were also the officers of the militia—such as Mr. Wickham. Of course, there was also Mr. Darcy, Mr. Bingley's friend—tall, dark, and wealthy, yet extremely rude, arrogant, and difficult to get along with.