Set in late-eighteenth-century England, Jane Austens most famous novel, Pride and Prejudice, is a beloved story that brings together families of differing social classes, binding them in tales of love, reputation, and virtue. The Bennets are looking for husbands for their daughters, in particular wealthy young bachelors who will be able to provide and support. The heart of the book is the relationship between the lively and quick-witted Elizabeth Bennet and the haughty Mr. Darcy - their initial tensions and later mutual enlightenment. Pride and Prejudice portrays an idyllic life in the genteel society of the day, and is cherished as an endearing and unforgettable love story.