Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen: Free Read Online

Name: Pride and Prejudice
Author: Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is a public-domain romance, comedy of manners first published in 1813. You can read it free on ViralScopeHub, or download it from Project Gutenberg in several formats.

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Quick facts

Author: Jane Austen (1775–1817)
First published: 1813
Type: Romance, comedy of manners
Suggested age: 13+ · Better for teens and adults
Cost: free

What is Pride and Prejudice about?

Elizabeth Bennet is clever, quick to judge and in no hurry to marry for money. When the wealthy, proud Mr. Darcy arrives in her neighbourhood, the two misread each other badly. The book follows the missteps, letters and family embarrassments that force both of them to look at their own faults. It is funny, sharp about social class, and still the model for many modern love stories.

About Jane Austen

Jane Austen was an English novelist who published six major novels, several of them anonymously, and died in 1817 at the age of 41.

Is Pride and Prejudice suitable for children?

A gentle read with no graphic content. The long sentences and period manners suit teens and adults better than young kids.

Free and public domain: where this text comes from

Jane Austen died in 1817, more than 70 years ago, so the work is in the public domain in Canada and India as well as the United States. The United States status is as listed by Project Gutenberg.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pride and Prejudice free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain, so you can read it free here and at Project Gutenberg, or download it as an ebook.

Who wrote Pride and Prejudice?

Jane Austen (1775–1817). Jane Austen was an English novelist who published six major novels, several of them anonymously, and died in 1817 at the age of 41..

What age is Pride and Prejudice for?

We suggest 13+. A gentle read with no graphic content. The long sentences and period manners suit teens and adults better than young kids.