Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice is the story of a young woman learning to see clearly. Elizabeth Bennet is clever, spirited and absolutely certain of her own good judgement. She is also wrong, about Darcy, about Wickham, about almost everyone, in ways that cost her and the people she loves dearly. The ironic narration, hilariously drawn supporting characters and romantic suspense make this Austen's most enduringly popular novel. But what makes it a bibliotherapy classic is the quiet, honest reckoning at its centre: the moment Elizabeth looks at herself clearly and does not flinch from what she sees. For anyone who has ever been humbled by the distance between how things appeared and how they actually were, this book is a companion and a comfort.