02664cam a22003853u 4500 37431 UtSlPG 20260610133843.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR MacKaye, Steele, Mrs., 1845-1924 Pride and Prejudice, a play founded on Jane Austen's novel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-09-15 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Internet Archive.) "Pride and Prejudice" by Mrs. Steele Mackaye, founded on Jane Austen's novel, is a play written in the early 20th century. This adaptation retains the spirit of Austen's original story, focusing on themes of love, class, and societal expectations as experienced by its central characters, particularly Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Through witty dialogue and a critique of social norms, the play explores the complexities of relationships with humor and insight. The opening of the play introduces the Bennet family at their residence, Longbourn, where Mrs. Bennet excitedly informs Mr. Bennet of the arrival of Mr. Bingley, a wealthy bachelor who could potentially marry one of their daughters. The conversation quickly reveals Mrs. Bennet's persistent aspiration to secure advantageous marriages for her daughters, highlighting the pressures of societal expectations. Elizabeth and Jane, the two elder Bennet sisters, are characterized through their exchanges, showcasing Elizabeth's spirited nature and Jane's gentility. The encounter also foreshadows the dynamics between the Bennets and their new neighbors, particularly the proud Mr. Darcy and the charming Mr. Wickham, setting the stage for the intricate interplay of love and pride that unfolds throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified England -- Drama Courtship -- Drama Young women -- Drama Social classes -- Drama Domestic drama Sisters -- Drama Bennet, Elizabeth (Fictitious character) -- Drama Austen, Jane, 1775-1817 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37431 78271 78271