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It would be a 30 per cent increase on audiobook sales in. Pride and prejudice became jane austens second published novel and one of her most memorable works to modern audiences. Jane austens pride and prejudice had a long and varied life before it finally saw publication on january 28, 18 austen began the book, originally titled first impressions. Its manuscript was first written between 1796 and 1797, and was initially called first. Alternate cover edition of isbn 9780679783268 since its immediate success in 18, pride and prejudice has remained one of the most popular novels in the english language. Pride and prejudice version 3 jane austen 1775 1817 pride and prejudice is the most famous of jane austens novels, and its opening is one of the most famous lines in english literature it is a truth. Take a family with five unmarried daughters and a lack of wealth, throw in a new wealthy neighbor or two, plus a whole regiment of soldiers in town, and add a heaping spoonful of pride and a pinch of prejudice.
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