Two hundred years after it was first published, Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is a relevant to modern readers as it ever was. read more
Central to the popularity of Pride and Prejudice is the romance between Elizabeth and Mr Darcy – a storyline only helped by Colin Firth’s popular portrayal of Fitzwilliam Darcy in the BBC’s 1995 adaptation. read more
The segregation of the society into the “wealthy, better educated individuals” and the “lowly laity” is still relevant. In the novel, Caroline Bingley looks down on the Bennets as people with vulgar manners, no sense and lower social standing. read more