Pride and Prejudice

The novel begins with a conversation between Mr. and Mrs. Bennet about the arrival of young Mr. Bingley in Netherfield Park. The wife persuades her husband to visit a neighbor and make a closer acquaintance with him. She hopes that Mr. Bingley will certainly enjoy one of their five daughters. Mr. Bennett pays a visit to the young man, and he, after some time, pays back.

Their next meeting takes place at a ball where Bingley arrives with her sisters: unmarried Miss Bingley and married Mrs. Hurst - as well as with Mr. Hurst and his friend Mr. Darcy. First, Darcy makes a favorable impression on others because of the rumor that his annual income exceeds 10 thousand pounds. However, later society changes its point of view, deciding that it is too “important and pouty”, because the young man does not want to get to know anyone and dances at the ball with only two ladies he knows (Bingley sisters). Bingley is a success. His special attention is drawn to the eldest daughter of Bennett Jane. The girl also falls in love with a young man. Mr. Bingley calls Darcy to Elizabeth, but he is not interested in her. Elizabeth witnesses this conversation. Although she does not show her appearance, she dislikes Mr. Darcy.

Soon Miss Bingley and Mrs. Hurst invite Jane Bennet to dine with them. The mother sends her daughter on horseback in the pouring rain, as a result of which the girl has a cold and cannot return home. Elizabeth walks to Bingley's house to visit her sick sister. Mr. Bingley leaves her to care for Jane. Elizabeth does not enjoy socializing with non-Fieldfield society, since only Mr. Bingley shows sincere interest and concern for her sister. Miss Bingley is completely carried away by Mr. Darcy and unsuccessfully tries to draw his attention to herself. Mrs. Hurst is in solidarity with her sister, and Mr. Hurst is indifferent to everything except sleep, food, and playing cards.

Mr. Bingley falls in love with Jane Bennet, and Mr. Darcy feels sympathy for Elizabeth. But Elizabeth is sure that he despises her. In addition, during a walk, the Bennet sisters get to know Mr. Wickham. The young man makes a favorable impression on everyone. Somewhat later, Mr. Wickham tells Elizabeth a story about Mr. Darcy's dishonorable behavior towards himself. Darcy allegedly did not fulfill the last will of the late father and refused Wickham in the priest's place promised to him. Elizabeth has a bad opinion of Darcy (prejudice). And Darcy feels that Bennett is “not in his circle” (pride), Elizabeth’s acquaintance and friendship with Wickham are also not approved by him.

At a ball in Netherfield, Mr. Darcy begins to realize the inevitability of Bingley and Jane's marriage. The Bennett family, with the exception of Elizabeth and Jane, shows a complete lack of manners and knowledge of etiquette. The next morning, Mr. Collins, a relative of Bennett, makes an offer to Elizabeth, which she rejects, much to the chagrin of her mother, Mrs. Bennet. Mr. Collins quickly recovers and proposes to Charlotte Lucas, a close friend of Elizabeth. Mr. Bingley unexpectedly leaves Netherfield and returns to London with the whole company. Elizabeth begins to suspect that Mr. Darcy and the Bingley sisters decided to separate him from Jane.

In the spring, Elizabeth visits Charlotte and Mr. Collins in Kent. They are often invited to their aunt, Mr. Darcy's Lady Catherine de Boer, at Rosings Park. Soon Darcy arrives to stay with her aunt. Elizabeth meets Mr. Darcy's cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam, who in conversation with her mentions that Darcy takes credit for saving his friend from an unequal marriage. Elizabeth understands that it is about Bingley and Jane, and her hostility to Darcy is further increased. Therefore, when Darcy suddenly comes to her, confesses her love and asks for her hand, she resolutely refuses him. Elizabeth accuses Darcy of ruining her sister’s happiness, of being mean to Mr. Wickham, and of his arrogant behavior towards her. Darcy in a letter reports on Wickham's misconduct, as well as with his sister Darcy Georgiana. As for Jane and Mr. Bingley, Darcy decided that Jane "does not have a deep feeling for him [for Bingley]." In addition, Darcy speaks of the “complete lack of tact” that Mrs. Bennet and her youngest daughters constantly demonstrated. Elizabeth changes her mind about Mr. Darcy and regrets having made a harsh conversation with him.

A few months later, Elizabeth and her aunt and uncle Gardiner go on a trip. Among other attractions, they visit Pemberley , Mr. Darcy's estate, confident that the owner is not at home. Suddenly, Mr. Darcy returns. He very politely and hospitably welcomes Elizabeth and the Gardiners. Elizabeth begins to realize that Darcy likes her. The resumption of their acquaintance, however, is interrupted by the news that Lydia, the youngest sister of Elizabeth, ran away with Mr. Wickham. Elizabeth and the Gardiners return to Longbourne. Elizabeth is worried that her relationship with Darcy ended because of the shameful escape of her younger sister.

Lydia and Wickham are already visiting Longbourne as husband and wife, where Mrs. Wickham accidentally says that Mr. Darcy was at the wedding ceremony. Elizabeth finds out that it was Darcy who found the fugitives and arranged a wedding. The girl is very surprised, but at this time Bingley makes an offer to Jane, and she forgets about it.

Lady Catherine de Boer unexpectedly arrives in Longbourne to dispel rumors about the marriage of Elizabeth and Darcy. Elizabeth rejects all her demands. Lady Katherine leaves and promises to talk about Elizabeth's behavior to her nephew, but this gives Darcy hope that Elizabeth has changed her mind. He goes to Longbourne and makes an offer again, and this time his pride and her prejudice are overcome by Elizabeth’s consent to marriage.

• Bennets (Longbourne Village, County Hertfordshire ):
  • Mr Bennet is the husband of Mrs. Bennet. Father Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty and Lydia. “Mr. Bennett’s character so intricately combined liveliness of mind and a penchant for irony, isolation and eccentricity that for 23 years of marriage, his wife still couldn’t adapt to him.” His estate brings 2 thousand pounds of annual income and is inherited through the male line , as a result of which his daughter and spouse after his death may be left without a livelihood.
  • Mrs. Bennet is the wife of Mr. Bennet. Mother Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty and Lydia. “She was an ignorant woman with a lack of intelligence and an unstable mood. When she was unhappy with something, she believed that her nerves were not in order. The purpose of her life was to marry her daughters. Her only entertainment was visits and news. ” Mrs. Bennett's father was a solicitor at Meriton, leaving her five thousand pounds.
  • Miss Jane Bennet is about 23 years old, Bennett's oldest and most beautiful daughter. Best friend Elizabeth.
  • Miss Elizabeth Bennet ( born Ms Elizabeth Bennet ) - about 22 years old, the main character of the novel. The second daughter of Bennett. Jane's best friend. "... There is not a single correct feature in her face ... it seems unusually spiritualized due to the beautiful expression of dark eyes."
  • Miss Mary ( born Mary Bennet ) is Bennett's middle daughter. “Mary had neither talents nor taste”, she was “the only ugly woman in the family who was intensely engaged in self-improvement and was always glad to show herself.”
  • Miss Catherine ( Kitty ) Bennett ( Eng. Catherine "Kitty" Bennet ) - the fourth daughter of Bennett. Lydia's best friend. Frivolous, influenced by the younger sister of the girl. At the end of the book, Elizabeth and Jane took custody of her.
  • Miss Lydia ( born Lydia Bennet ) - Bennett's youngest daughter, "a tall, not bad 15-year-old girl, was the mother’s favorite." Kitty's best friend. Frivolous, masterful, spoiled girl.
  • Mr William Collins is 25 years old, a priest of the Anglican church, a relative of Bennett, to whom their estate should pass.
• Bingley (Netherfield Park estate, county Hertfordshire , rented):
  • Mr. Charles Bingley is about 23 years old, a friend of Mr. Darcy. Brother Miss Bingley and Mrs. Hurst. "Mr. Bingley turned out to be a young man with a noble and pleasant appearance and laid-back manners." His income is 4-5 thousand per year. Born into a respectable family from Northern England. His ancestors were engaged in trade, and wealth was acquired by this. The father left his son about 100 thousand pounds. "Darcy appreciated Bingley for his light, open, and supple nature ..."
  • Miss Caroline Bingley is the sister of Mr. Bingley. “Miss Bingley and her sister, Mrs. Hurst, were in fact very sophisticated. They were not deprived of wit when they were in a good mood, they knew how to please when it was their intention, but at the same time they were arrogant and arrogant. Both of them seemed pretty beautiful, were educated in one of the best private boarding houses, owned 20 thousand pounds, spent more money than they had at their disposal, got used to spin in secular society, and therefore considered themselves entitled to hold a high opinion of their personalities and low - about people around. "
  • Mrs. Louisa Hurst is Mr. Bingley's older sister.
  • Mr. Hurst is Mr. Bingley's son-in-law. Miss Bingley’s elder sister’s husband “... could hardly marry a nobleman,” he “was a more noble than rich man”, “of those who live in the world just to eat, drink and play cards.”
• Darcy (Pemberley, County Derbyshire ):
  • Mr. Darcy is 28 years old, a friend of Mr. Bingley. "... He attracted attention with his stately figure, regular features and aristocratic appearance ... he is the owner of the Pemberley estate (in Derbyshire ), which brings 10 thousand pounds of annual income." “Darcy was really smart. At the same time, Darcy was proud, reserved, and it was difficult for him to please. His manners, although they testified to a good upbringing, did not attract others around him. ” Fitzwilliam Darcy is ten years older than her sister Georgiana, as he mentioned in a letter addressed to Elizabeth Bennett.
  • Miss Georgiana Darcy - 16 years old, Mr. Darcy's younger sister. Closed, takes everything seriously, categorical in assessments, restrains his emotions. “... Miss Darcy was a tall girl, significantly taller than Elizabeth. Despite her sixteen years, she was already fully formed and seemed feminine and soft. Her features were not as correct as those of her brother, but her appearance and manners testified to intelligence, kindness and delicacy. Expecting to find in her the same insightful and invulnerable observer of human morals as Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth was pleased to note to herself how different the brother and sister were from each other. "
  • Colonel Fitzwilliam ( English Colonel Fitzwilliam ) - "... His [Mr. Collins] greeting was accepted immediately by two nephews of Lady Catherine, for along with Mr. Darcy, the youngest son of his uncle, Lord ***, Colonel Fitzwilliam, also arrived." “... The first colonel who entered Colonel Fitzwilliam could have been given thirty years. He was not too handsome, but in appearance and appearance he seemed like a true gentleman ... ”
• De Bera (Rosings Estate, Hansford, near Westrem, Kent ):
  • Lady Catherine de Bourgh is an aunt of Mr. Darcy, the mistress of Rosings Park, a lady with a complex character. She wanted to marry her daughter to Mr. Darcy and was categorically against the marriage of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. After the marriage was completed, she stopped communicating with him. Later, however, she made peace with her nephew and even visited Mr. and Mrs. Darcy in Pemberley.
  • Miss Ann Bourgh is the daughter of Lady Catherine, the cousin of Mr. Darcy.
  • Mrs. Jenkinson is Lady Catherine's companion.
• Lucas (Lucas Lodge estate, near Meriton, county Hertfordshire ):
  • Sir William Lucas is a Bennett neighbor. Husband of Lady Lucas. Father of Charlotte, Mary and young Lucas. "... Previously engaged in trade in Meriton, where he acquired some fortune, as well as the title of baronet, granted to him when he was mayor, thanks to a special appeal to the king." He abandoned the trade and moved with his family to a house located one mile from Meriton, which “has since become known as Lucas Lodge.” "... The view to the court in St. James made this naturally innocuous and friendly person also courteous."
  • Lady Lucas is the wife of Sir William. "Lady Lucas was a good-natured woman, moderately short-sighted ...".
  • Miss Charlotte Lucas - 27 years old, the eldest daughter of Lucas, "... a smart and well-read girl of about 27, was a great friend of Elizabeth." She married William Collins.
  • Miss Maria Lucas is the second daughter of Sir William and Lady Lucas, the sister of Charlotte and young Lucas.
• Philips (Meriton) and Gardiners (London):
  • Mrs Philips is the sister of Mrs. Bennet living in Meriton. Her husband - a former clerk of his father - inherited his office.
  • Mr Philips ( English Mr Philips ) is the husband of Mrs. Philips, a solicitor in Meriton.
  • Mr Gardiner is the second uncle, Elizabeth, who lives in Chipside (a district of London).
  • Mrs. Gardiner is Aunt Elizabeth, the wife of Mr. Gardiner.
• Other:
  • Mr. George Wickham (more correctly Wickham , Eng. George Wickham ) - an officer who knew Mr. Darcy since childhood, married Lydia.
  • Colonel Forster is the commander of Wickham.
  • Mrs. Forster is the young wife of Colonel Forster, Lydia's friend.
  • Miss King is a rich dowry girl that Mr. Wickham was counting on, leaving Elizabeth for her.

Jane Austen began work on the novel when she was barely 21 years old. Publishers rejected the manuscript, and it lay under the cloth for more than fifteen years. Only after the success of the novel " Reason and Feelings ", released in 1811, Jane Austen was able to finally publish her first brainchild. Before publication, she subjected it to thorough processing and achieved an unusual combination: gaiety, spontaneity, epigrammatism, maturity of thought and skill.

Several films were shot based on the novel, including the television series Pride and Prejudice , 1980 and 1995, and the feature film 2005, Pride and Prejudice . There is also an earlier black and white film adaptation of the 1940 novel (USA).

There are several film adaptations: the 2003 film Pride and Prejudice and the 2004 film Bride and Prejudice with the transfer of the scene to India .

On February 11, 2016, the horror film “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” was released , the basis of the script of which is taken from the book.

A classic translation into Russian is the translation of Immanuel Samoilovich Marshak (1967). In 2008, a translation by Anastasia Gryzunova appeared in print, causing an ambiguous reaction: for those accustomed to Marshak’s smooth translation, the translation of Gryzunova, in which outdated vocabulary was actively used, was unacceptable. Translation by A. Gryzunova, artsy and archaic, reminds one of Shishkov ’s famous parody of Karamzinists. However, perhaps this is precisely the style that most adequately conveys the caustic and ironic style of Jane Austen. There is also a translation by Irina Gavrilova Gurova .

Hugh Thomson for London's George Allen , 1894

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  Reading Jane's Letter: The Frontispiece

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  title page

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  “Mr. and Mrs. Bennet,” p.5

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  Bennetts in full assembly (chap. 2)

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  “When the company entered,” p.12

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  “She is quite tolerable”, p.15

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  “The Pharmacist Came”, p.44

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  “Increase in heat”

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  “He objected that he had never read novels,” p.87

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  “Officers from ... the Shire,” p.97

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  “You don’t often meet such outstanding dancers”, p.118

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  “In order to inform you the most burning words”

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  “Excess of love and eloquence”, p.156

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  “In conversation with the ladies,” p.198. (chap. 28)

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  Beginning of chapter 32 ( Darcy and Elizabeth at Charlotte , at Collins Manor )

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  Beginning of chapter 34 ( Darcy makes an offer to Elizabeth )

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  “And when Miller’s regiment left”

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  “A little flirting”, p.292

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  "Absorbed by the river"

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  “I cannot lose a moment,” p.339

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  “With him Mr. Darcy ”

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  " Lizzy , honey, I need to talk to you."

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  Chapter 56 begins (Lady Catherine de Boer arrives at Elizabeth )

C.E. Brock , 1895

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  "Well, she seems pretty. And yet she’s not so good as to disturb my peace of mind. (Ch. 3)

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  “Mr. Darcy, I will be extremely flattered if, on my advice, you invite this charming young lady” (chap. 6)

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  “Mr. Danny asked for permission to introduce his friend” (chap. 15)

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  “He began with a solemn opening” (ch. 18)

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  “Almost at the very moment I crossed the threshold of this house, I realized that you were destined to become a companion of my life” (chap. 19)

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  “You wanted to embarrass me, Mr. Darcy” (chap. 31)

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  “Their departure deeply scattered my soul” (chap. 37)

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  “Nevertheless, she immediately introduced them” (chap. 43)

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  “She saw her sister and Mr. Bingley” (chap. 55)

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  “Miss Bennet, I demand that you give me comprehensive explanations” (chap. 56)

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  “He even learned to listen more or less calmly to Sir William Lucas” (chap. 60)

• In 2009, the book " Pride and Prejudice and Zombies " was published by the American writer Seth Graham Smith , in which the author ironically combines the famous novel by Jane Austen with a fantastic action movie. It was assumed that Natalie Portman will play the main role in the adaptation of the parody, but the actress refused. It is noteworthy that in 2009 Elton John announced his intention to withdraw his version of the parody of Austin’s novel entitled “Pride and Predator ” ^[1] .
• The book took second place in the list of 200 best books according to the BBC in 2003 ^[2] .
• In English-speaking countries, many adaptations and sequels to the book are currently being published.

• Pride and prejudice in the library of Maxim Moshkov
• English-Russian parallel translation of the book “Pride and Prejudice”
• Notes “Pride and Prejudice”. Compiled by N. M. Demurov and B. B. Tomashevsky. The article was published in the first edition of Jane Austen in Russian in 1967 , a series of " Literary Monuments ".