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"Pride and Prejudice" was written by English novelist Jane Austen in 1813. The novel revolves around Elizabeth Bennet, one of the five daughters of a wealthy man who, unfortunately, was duty-bound to pass on his estate only to a male heir.
His family will be destitute upon his death so at least one of his daughters must marry into a wealthy family.
The novel humorously explores the themes of hasty judgments, superficial goodness, manners, marriage, and money.
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