![]() ![]() “ I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book!” Caroline Bingley, Pride and Prejudice The number of Pride and Prejudice-inspired novels in print is mind boggling to the neophyte let alone anyone who has followed the Austenesque genre. How about a Lizzy Loves Darcy: A Jane Austen Matchmaking Game, anyone? Books, stage plays, movies, television series, and merchandise inspired by the compelling story and its iconic characters are all available to the modern consumer. While Austen may have not known its worth at the time she struck a deal with her publisher, Pride and Prejudice’s impact on literature and culture is undeniable. Ouch! One can only imagine how much the novel has made for its numerous publishers over the centuries. ![]() Jane Austen’s second novel was published in a three-volume set by Thomas Egerton, Whitehall, London in 1813. Many happy returns of the day to Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. ![]() Today is Pride and Prejudice’s 209th birthday. ![]()
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