200th Anniversary of "Pride and Prejudice"
This month marks the 200th anniversary of one of the most popular novels in English literature: "Pride and Prejudice" written by Jane Austen was published on January 28, 1813. Since then, it has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. Below is the title page from the first edition of the first volume of "Pride and Prejudice". Here are a couple of interesting links:
http://www.prideandprejudice200.org.uk/
Jane Austen Society of North America Student Essay Contest
Pride and Prejudice: A Jane Austen interactive. Compiled by THE GUARDIAN. Leading writers give an alternative reading of its characters.
Goucher College Library Exhibition: Pride and Prejudice - a 200 year affair.
Free Library of Philadelphia: Day Long Celebration - January 28, 2013.


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