Jane Austen's novels have inspired readers for centuries, and modern adaptations continue to captivate audiences today. While all of Austen's works have legions of fans, she's best known as the author of one of literature's great love stories: Pride and Prejudice. However, this novel is far more than a romance, and readers discover this as they're introduced to the sharp social commentary Austen presented in her writing.

Jane Austen: biography -- Regency England: life and times -- Pride and prejudice: masterwork -- Pride and prejudice: key themes -- Changing Britain: effecting change -- Austen's legacy: aftermath.