![]() The number of Pride and Prejudice-inspired novels in print is mind boggling to the neophyte let alone anyone who has followed the Austenesque genre. How about a Lizzy Loves Darcy: A Jane Austen Matchmaking Game, anyone? Books, stage plays, movies, television series, and merchandise inspired by the compelling story and its iconic characters are all available to the modern consumer. ![]() While Austen may have not known its worth at the time she struck a deal with her publisher, Pride and Prejudice’s impact on literature and culture is undeniable. ![]() Ouch! One can only imagine how much the novel has made for its numerous publishers over the centuries. Jane Austen’s second novel was published in a three-volume set by Thomas Egerton, Whitehall, London in 1813. Many happy returns of the day to Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Today is Pride and Prejudice’s 209th birthday. ![]()
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