A ideia fictícia de Meryton, condado de Hertfordshire, Inglaterra. A história começa quando o Sr. Bingley aluga uma mansão perto da família Bennet, cuja mãe sonha em arrumar bons casamentos para suas cinco filhas: Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Litty e Lydia. Sr Darcy, melhor amigo do Sr Bingley, nobre rico e influente; Sr Collins, um jovem religioso à procura de esposa; Lady Catherine, protetora do Sr Collins, são outras personagens de Orgulho e Preconceito, romance de Jane Austen, escrito em 1797 e publicado em 1813, época em que havia uma verdade reconhecida universalmente: "um homem solteiro e rico precisa de uma esposa".
Jane Austen
Jane Austen was an English novelist born in 1775 in Hampshire, England. She is best known for her novels which explore the lives and manners of the English gentry in the early 19th century. Austen's most notable works include "Pride and Prejudice," "Sense and Sensibility," and "Emma." Her writing style is characterized by wit, social commentary, and keen observation of human nature. Austen's works have had a lasting impact on the literary genre of the novel, particularly in the development of the comedy of manners. Her most famous work, "Pride and Prejudice," is considered a classic of English literature and continues to be widely read and studied today. Austen's contributions to literature include her insightful portrayal of characters and relationships, her exploration of the role of women in society, and her enduring appeal to readers of all ages.
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