Cambridge Companion to 'Pride and Prejudice'

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.

Key themes and topics

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.

Critical reception and legacy

Chapters on the critical reception, adaptations and cult of the novel reveal why it has become an enduring classic with a unique and timeless appeal.