For the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s publication of the extraordinary novel ‘Pride and Prejudice’, Austenities celebrated with read-a-thons, pop-up theatrical performances, essay contests, exhibitions, and of course, a BBC filmed reconstruction of Netherfield Ball, where Elizabeth Bennet first met Mr. Read more
Darcy. This can only stand testimony to the book’s notoriety, and the fan’s dedication to this remarkable author.
So, if you fancy yourself a true Austenite, try to puzzle out the questions in the following quizzes: “What role do first impressions play in Pride and Prejudice?”, “Taking Charlotte Lucas as an example, do you think the author is making a social criticism of her era’s view on marriage?”, “If the novel were to be written from Mr. Darcy’s perspective, would any of the fundamental messages change?”, and “What is important about the title?”. Read less