I T is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife. However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be on his first entering a neighbourhood, this truth is so well fixed in the minds of the surrounding families, that he is considered as the rightful property of some one or other of their daughters. “My dear Mr. Bennet,” said his lady to him one day, “have you heard that Netherfield Park is let at last? ” Mr. Bennet replied that he had not. “But it is,” returned she; “for Mrs. Long has just been here, and she told me all about it.
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Pride and Prejudice passages and copywork.
Pride and Prejudice is one of Jane Austen’s most beloved novels, a timeless story of love, misunderstanding, family, and social expectations in early nineteenth-century England. The novel follows Elizabeth Bennet, an intelligent and independent young woman who lives with her parents and four sisters. When the wealthy and reserved Mr. Darcy enters her social circle, Elizabeth quickly forms an unfavorable opinion of him. Darcy, in turn, struggles with his own pride and his feelings for a woman whose family and social position do not meet the expectations of his world. As their paths repeatedly cross, first impressions give way to deeper understanding. Both Elizabeth and Darcy are forced to confront their own mistakes, prejudices, and assumptions about one another. With sharp dialogue, memorable characters, gentle humor, and insightful observations about society, Jane Austen explores the tension between love and status, judgment and understanding, pride and humility. More than two centuries after its publication, Pride and Prejudice remains a compelling story about learning to see others—and ourselves—more clearly.
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A quick sense of its length and rhythm.
123,369 Words
5,838 Sentences
21.1 words Avg. sentence length
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” Mr. Bennet made no answer. “Do not you want to know who has taken it? ” cried his wife, impatiently. “ You want to tell me, and I have no objection to hearing it. ” “He came down to see the place” [ Copyright 1894 by George Allen. ] This was invitation enough.
“Why, my dear, you must know, Mrs. Long says that Netherfield is taken by a young man of large fortune from the north of England; that he came down on Monday in a chaise and four to see the place, and was so much delighted with it that he agreed with Mr. Morris immediately; that he is to take possession before Michaelmas, and some of his servants are to be in the house by the end of next week. ” “What is his name? ” “Bingley. ” “Is he married or single? ” “Oh, single, my dear, to be sure! A single man of large fortune; four or five thousand a year. What a fine thing for our girls!
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