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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single book in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a sequel.

Jane Austen’s book, Pride and Prejudice underwent a revival a little over ten years ago with the A&E portrayal of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Now, another revival of sorts in underway. Several authors have taken it upon themselves to rework Austen’s books. Either by writing sequels, prequels or concurrent novels, these authors are extending our pleasure of an author whose work was cut short by death.

This week, we’ll explore some of these novels, but today, we’ll talk about the original work. Pride and Prejudice was the pinnacle of Jane Austen’s writing. Here are some of my favorite quotes here:

You can find more quotes here:

• The Quotations Page – Pride and Prejudice

You can read Pride and Prejudice online for free at our sister site, The Literature Page:

• Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen – Read Online – The Literature Page