<p><b>This Revised and Expanded Edition contains hundreds of new notes and illustrations.<br></b><br>The 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 <i>Pride and Prejudice </i>with thousands of annotations on facing pages, including:</p><p> • <b>Explanations of historical context</b></p><p>Rules of etiquette, class differences, the position of women, legal and economic realities, leisure activities, and more.</p><p> • <b>Citations from Austen’s life, letters, and other writings</b></p><p>Parallels between the novel and Austen’s experience are revealed, along with writings that illuminate her beliefs and opinions.</p><p> • <b>Definitions and clarifications </b></p><p>Archaic words, words still in use whose meanings have changed, and obscure passages are explained.</p><p> • <b>Literary comments and analyses</b></p><p>Insightful notes highlight Austen’s artistry and point out the subtle ways she develops her characters and themes.</p><p> • <b>Maps and illustrations </b></p><p>of places and objects mentioned in the novel.</p><p> • <b>An introduction, a bibliography, and a detailed chronology of events</b></p><p> Of course, one can enjoy the novel <i>without </i>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 <i>The Annotated Pride and Prejudice </i>will find that these kinds of details add immeasurably to understanding and enjoying the intricate psychological interplay of Austen’s immortal characters.<br><br></p>