The first lines are:
"It 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."
The opening statement of Pride and Prejudice is written from an omniscient viewpoint. This means it is narrated by an all-knowing, third-person narrator who is not a character in the story.
Marriage, Love, Pride, and Prejudice.
In the opening scene of the 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, Keira Knightley, playing the character Elizabeth Bennet, is reading "First Impressions" by Jane Austen. This is the original title of Austen's novel before it was published as Pride and Prejudice.
Pride and Prejudice was released on 11/11/2005.
The setting for Pride and Prejudice is the country side of England in the early 19th century.
The Production Budget for Pride and Prejudice was $28,000,000.
Pride and Prejudice was released on 11/11/2005.
Pride and Prejudice is a fine piece of English Literature.
Pride and Prejudice takes place in England.
The clergyman who was an important character in Pride and Prejudice was Mr. Collins.
The famous opening sentence of "Pride and Prejudice" introduces the central themes of marriage, social status, and the role of women in society. It also sets the tone for the novel's exploration of character development and the impact of first impressions on relationships.
Pride and prejudice.