The Cambridge Companion to 'Pride and Prejudice'

This informative Companion offers a combination of original readings and factual background information.

Janet Todd (Edited by)

9780521279581, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 7 February 2013

234 pages, 3 b/w illus.
22.7 x 15.2 x 1.1 cm, 0.38 kg

'Intelligent and accessible …' The Times Literary Supplement

Named in many surveys as Britain's best-loved work of fiction, Pride and Prejudice is now a global brand, with film and television adaptations making Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy household names. With a combination of original readings and factual background information, this Companion investigates some of the sources of the novel's power. It explores key themes and topics in detail: money, land, characters and style. The history of the book's composition and first publication is set out, both in individual essays and in the section of chronology. Chapters on the critical reception, adaptations and cult of the novel reveal why it has become an enduing classic with a unique and timeless appeal.

Preface
Chronology
1. Narrative Thomas Keymer
2. Character Robert Miles
3. Philosophy Peter Knox-Shaw
4. Composition and publication Anthony Mandal
5. The literary context Linda Bree
6. The historical background Bharat Tandon
7. The economic context Robert Markley
8. Estates Judith Page
9. Space Andrew Elfenbein
10. Translations Gillian Dow
11. Criticism Janet Todd
12. The romantic hero Janet Todd
13. Film and television Laura Carroll and John Wiltshire
14. The cult Devoney Looser
15. Pride and proliferation Emily Auerbach
Guide to further reading
Index.

Subject Areas: Literary companions, book reviews & guides [DSRC], Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers [DSK], Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900 [DSBF], Literary studies: c 1500 to c 1800 [DSBD]