Romance · Classics
Pride and Prejudice
Bestseller: about 20 million copies (estimate)In Regency England, sharp-tongued Elizabeth Bennet, one of five sisters whose family estate is entailed away, forms a snap judgement of the proud, wealthy Mr Darcy, and he must change his own as well.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 1813
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 480
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you love dry humour, sparkling dialogue and a romance built on mutual misjudgement.
Skip this if you want modern settings or can't take a lot of drawing-room conversation.
The feel
Content warnings
None noted yet.
Also reported by Hardcover readers:
Quick answers about Pride and Prejudice
- What is Pride and Prejudice about?
- In Regency England, sharp-tongued Elizabeth Bennet, one of five sisters whose family estate is entailed away, forms a snap judgement of the proud, wealthy Mr Darcy, and he must change his own as well.
- Who should read Pride and Prejudice?
- Read it if you love dry humour, sparkling dialogue and a romance built on mutual misjudgement. Skip it if you want modern settings or can't take a lot of drawing-room conversation.
- How long and how fast is Pride and Prejudice?
- It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 480 pages, first published in 1813.
- Does Pride and Prejudice have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Pride and Prejudice for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Pride and Prejudice; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Pride and Prejudice?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Persuasion, The Hating Game, Bridget Jones's Diary.
Your shelf
Saved in this browser only. Open my shelf
Where to get it
| Store | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Borrow free | ||
| Libby / OverDrive | Free with a library card | Borrow free with Libby from Libby / OverDrive |
| Print, new | ||
| Amazon | Check price | Buy new from Amazon |
| Ebook | ||
| Kobo | Check price | Buy ebook from Kobo |
| Google Play Books | Check price | Buy ebook from Google Play Books |
| Audiobook | ||
| Audible | Check price | Buy audiobook from Audible |
Prices appear here as retailer feeds are connected. Where none is shown, check the store. Links open the store in a new tab.
Some store links, including Kobo, are affiliate links: we may earn a commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you. Library links are never affiliate links. How this works
Share this pick
Because you might love it
If you loved Pride and Prejudice
Romance
