Pride and Prejudice (Latest Annotated Edition)

But people themselves alter so much, that there is something new to be observed in them for ever.

Some say that in literature, Austen is the daughter of Samuel Johnson and the mother of Henry James.

The great literary critic F. R. Leavis stated that Austen is the founder of the great tradition of the English novel.

Novelist Sir Walter Scott read *Pride and Prejudice* at least three times, believing Austen possessed a Midas touch that could make ordinary characters in everyday life fascinating.

During World War II, a bedridden Winston Churchill, despite his heavy workload, asked his daughter to read *Pride and Prejudice* to him.

This book is a brand-new translation of *Pride and Prejudice*, incorporating the results of modern Austen research such as the Oxford Chapman standard edition, and correcting a large number of errors found in older translations. Based on the specific usage of English in Austen's era, the translator has carefully considered the terminology, institutions, etiquette, and customs of the time, as well as key plot points and internal consistency. By comparing the strengths and weaknesses of different translations, the translator has compiled approximately 200 points of discussion as an appendix, which serves as a valuable reference for those studying Austen or translation-related fields.