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PublisherChronicle Books

ISBN-101452184577

ISBN-139781452184579

eBay Product ID (ePID)8038660259

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Book TitlePride and Prejudice : The Complete Novel, with Nineteen Letters from the Characters' Correspondence, Written and Folded by Hand

Number of Pages240 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicClassics, Contemporary Women, Epistolary

Publication Year2020

IllustratorYes

GenreFiction

AuthorJane Austen, Barbara Heller

Book SeriesHandwritten Classics Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.6 in

Item Weight28 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width7.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2020-000783

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"This exquisite book presents the novel's full text along with 19 letters 'handwritten' by Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth Bennet, Caroline Bingley and others. Their notes, complete with appropriate postmarks, are dropped into pouches placed at just the right moments in the story. More than a gimmick, it's a dramatic way to experience the central role that correspondence plays in the novel." -- The Washington Post Book Club, "The letters in Heller's edition of Pride and Prejudice are painstakingly detailed, from the style of folding (letters didn't have envelopes, so they served as their own containers) to the postal markings and wax imprints indicating price, mileage, date, etc.... These letters, with the various character traits that their appearances indicate, can bring 21st-century readers closer to Austen's world." -- Ted Scheinman, Smithsonian ?, "This exquisite book presents the novel's full text along with 19 letters 'handwritten' by Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth Bennet, Caroline Bingley and others. Their notes, complete with appropriate postmarks, are dropped into pouches placed at just the right moments in the story. More than a gimmick, it's a dramatic way to experience the central role that correspondence plays in the novel." -- The Washington Post Book Club -- -, "This exquisite book presents the novel's full text along with 19 letters 'handwritten' by Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth Bennet, Caroline Bingley and others. Their notes, complete with appropriate postmarks, are dropped into pouches placed at just the right moments in the story. More than a gimmick, it's a dramatic way to experience the central role that correspondence plays in the novel."?-- The Washington Post Book Club, "The letters in Heller's edition of Pride and Prejudice are painstakingly detailed, from the style of folding (letters didn't have envelopes, so they served as their own containers) to the postal markings and wax imprints indicating price, mileage, date, etc.... These letters, with the various character traits that their appearances indicate, can bring 21st-century readers closer to Austen's world." -- Ted Scheinman, Smithsonian, "The letters in Heller's edition of Pride and Prejudice are painstakingly detailed, from the style of folding (letters didn't have envelopes, so they served as their own containers) to the postal markings and wax imprints indicating price, mileage, date, etc.... These letters, with the various character traits that their appearances indicate, can bring 21st-century readers closer to Austen's world." -- Ted Scheinman, Smithsonian -- -

Dewey Decimal823.7

SynopsisPride and Prejudice is one of the most beloved novels of all time, and nothing captures Jane Austen's vivid emotion and keen wit better than her characters' correspondence. This deluxe edition pays homage to the power of these epistles, from Lydia's announcement of her elopement to Mr. Darcy's honest, beseeching missive to Elizabeth. Glassine pockets placed throughout the book contain removable replicas of all 19 letters in the story. Each one has been re-created with gorgeous, hand-written calligraphy and hand-folded with painstaking attention to historical detail. In additional text, curator Barbara Heller offers the history of letter writing in Austen's time, and reveals the detailed process behind creating the letters., This special edition invites Jane Austen fans to step inside her world. It includes the full text of Pride and Prejudice , plus gorgeous, removable recreations of the character's correspondence., 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 , Little Women , and Anne of Green Gables . 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

LC Classification NumberPR4030