{"product_id":"the-annotated-pride-and-prejudice","title":"The Annotated Pride and Prejudice","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe first fully annotated edition of Jane Austen’s beloved classic, presenting the complete text alongside comprehensive, detailed annotations—now revised and expanded with hundreds of new notes and illustrations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA sheer delight for Jane Austen fans, \u003ci\u003eThe Annotated Pride and Prejudice \u003c\/i\u003econtains the complete text of \u003ci\u003ePride and Prejudice \u003c\/i\u003ewith thousands of annotations, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eExplanations of historical context\u003c\/b\u003e: Rules of etiquette, class differences, the position of women, legal and economic realities, leisure activities, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eCitations from Austen’s life, letters, and other writings\u003c\/b\u003e: Parallels between the novel and Austen’s experience are revealed, along with writings that illuminate her beliefs and opinions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eDefinitions and clarifications\u003c\/b\u003e: Archaic words, words still in use whose meanings have changed, and obscure passages are explained.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eLiterary comments and analyses\u003c\/b\u003e: Insightful notes highlight Austen’s artistry and point out the subtle ways she develops her characters and themes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eMaps and illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e: See the places and objects mentioned in the novel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eAn introduction, a bibliography, and a detailed chronology of events\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOf course, one can enjoy the novel \u003ci\u003ewithout \u003c\/i\u003eknowing 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Annotated Pride and Prejudice \u003c\/i\u003ewill find that these kinds of details add immeasurably to understanding and enjoying the intricate psychological interplay of Austen’s immortal characters.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57466652787061,"sku":"9780307950901","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780307950901.jpg?v=1785654711","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/the-annotated-pride-and-prejudice","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}