Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is renowned for its witty dialogue and memorable quotes. This "Quote Bible" aims to provide a comprehensive resource, listing every significant quote alongside its corresponding page number. Please note that page numbers may vary slightly depending on the edition of the book you are using. This list prioritizes widely available editions but always refer to your specific copy for precise location. Because of the sheer volume of quotable lines in Pride and Prejudice, this guide focuses on the most frequently cited and significant passages.
Why This Guide is Essential for Austen Fans
For dedicated Austen enthusiasts, having a readily accessible guide to the most famous (and perhaps lesser-known) quotes from Pride and Prejudice is invaluable. It allows for easy referencing, supporting discussions, deeper textual analysis, and even crafting creative projects inspired by the novel. This guide strives to be the definitive resource for locating your favorite passages quickly and easily.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What Makes a Quote "Significant"?
The selection of quotes in this guide prioritizes lines that are frequently discussed, analyzed, and quoted in literary circles and popular culture. This includes lines that reveal key character traits, advance the plot, or capture the novel's essence—the witty banter, social commentary, and exploration of love and prejudice. We have attempted to balance iconic quotes with lesser-known gems offering a broader perspective on the richness of Austen's language.
How Accurate are the Page Numbers?
Page numbers provided are approximate and based on commonly used editions of Pride and Prejudice. Variations exist depending on the publisher, edition (e.g., paperback vs. hardcover), and font size. It is recommended to use this guide as a starting point, then cross-referencing with your own copy of the book for precise location.
Can I Contribute to This Guide?
While this guide aims for comprehensiveness, additions and corrections are always welcome. Identifying inconsistencies or suggesting noteworthy quotes not included would be valuable in enhancing its accuracy and completeness (though methods for submission will need to be separately organized).
Key Quotes and Their Approximate Page Numbers (Example)
Due to the extensive nature of such a project, a fully comprehensive list of every quote with its page number would be extremely lengthy. The following offers a representative sample demonstrating the format:
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"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." (Page 1, varies slightly by edition)
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"My dear Mr. Bennet...“How is this? How is this possible? Mr. Bingley never saw the young ladies before! And could he be so very soon captivated? They must have met before, I should think, before he could have been so very soon..." (Page 10 - varies, approximately Chapter 1)
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"Pride and Prejudice" (Appears in the title, page varies, and across the narrative in numerous subtle mentions)
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"There is, I believe, in every disposition a tendency to some particular evil." (Page Number varies depending on the edition, but likely within the first few chapters showing early characterizations)
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"She is tolerable; but not handsome enough to tempt me." (Page Number varies depending on the edition but usually found early, revealing Mr. Darcy's initial assessment of Elizabeth)
(Further quotes with corresponding page numbers would be added here in a full version of this guide. This would require a significant undertaking of cross-referencing numerous editions of the novel)
Conclusion
This "P&P Quote Bible" provides a starting point for easily locating and referencing key quotes from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Remember that page numbers will vary between editions, and this guide serves as a valuable reference tool rather than a perfectly precise index. Future development may include a more complete listing and potentially incorporating different editions' page numbers for improved accuracy.
