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First published on 28 january 18, it was her second published novel. The story reflects the authors feelings about marriage, the decorum of a lady, and the relationship of the sexes in early eighteenth century england. Jane austen 17751817 was an english novelist known for sense and sensibility, pride and prejudice, mansfield park, emma, northanger abbey, and persuasion. Unfollow pride and prejudice book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Read the first chapter of pride and prejudice for free the creators about jane austen author.
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