Description
This special edition invites fans inside the world of Pride and Prejudice with the inclusion of gorgeous, removable replicas of 19 letters from the story.
Step inside the world of Pride and Prejudice, one of the most beloved novels of all time. Jane Austen’s classic tale follows the ups and downs of the relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, two unforgettable characters who come alive in their letters and other writings.
Nothing captures Jane Austen s vivid emotion and keen wit better than her characters correspondence. As you read this deluxe edition of the novel, you will find pockets throughout containing replicas of all 19 significant letters from the story, re-created with beautiful calligraphy and painstaking attention to historical detail. These powerful epistles include Lydia s announcement of her elopement, Mr. Collins s obsequious missives, and of course Darcy s painfully honest letter to Elizabeth. Pull out each one, peruse its contents, and allow yourself to be transported straight to the drawing room at Netherfield or the breakfast table at Longbourn.
For anyone who loves Jane Austen, and for anyone who still cherishes the joy of letter writing, this book illuminates a favorite story in a whole new way.
BELOVED STORY: Pride and Prejudice has been passed down from generation to generation, and several beloved film adaptions over the years have welcomed new fans to the story. Revisit Austen s original text and experience it in a unique way with physical ephemera that links you directly to the world of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy.
UNIQUE FORMAT: From the masterful calligraphy to the painstaking attention to historical detail, to the hand-folding of the letters, to the quality of the materials—each book is an object made by fans for fans. This edition offers an immersive experience of the story, stands apart on the shelf, and makes for a truly lovely gift and keepsake. Additional titles in Barbara Heller s meticulously crafted series include Persuasion and Little Women.
NOSTALGIC APPEAL, TIMELESS STORY: Pride and Prejudice is one of the most celebrated novels in the English language, with fervent fans of all ages across many generations. This edition allows longtime fans to experience their beloved novel anew, while inviting first-time readers to lose themselves in the story completely.
Perfect for:
Diehard Jane Austen fans and
Fans of the many Pride and Prejudice film adaptions
Mother s Day, birthday, or holiday gifts for moms, daughters, grandmothers, and girlfriends
Book clubbers, letter writers, and collectors of vintage ephemera
Adding to the shelf with books like What Would Jane Do?: Quips and Wisdom from Jane Austen, Jane-a-Day: 5 Year Journal with 365 Witticisms by Jane Austen, and The Real Jane Austen: A Life in Small Things
About the Author
Barbara Heller s career in film and television encompasses finding furnishings and props for many shows including The Americans and When They See Us; location managing films for Francis Coppola, Nancy Meyers, and Barbet Schroeder; and directing award-winning short films that have played at festivals around the world (Cannes, Berlin, Sundance). To satisfy her curiosity, she reported on why hotels fold the end of the toilet paper into a point for NPR. She graduated from Brown University with a degree in English Literature and lives with her son in New York City.
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