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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aMacKaye, Steele, Mrs.,
_d1845-1924
245 1 0 _aPride and Prejudice, a play founded on Jane Austen's novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-09-15
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Drama
653 _aCourtship -- Drama
653 _aYoung women -- Drama
653 _aSocial classes -- Drama
653 _aDomestic drama
653 _aSisters -- Drama
653 _aBennet, Elizabeth (Fictitious character) -- Drama
700 1 _aAusten, Jane,
_d1775-1817
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37431
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