10 Fascinating Facts about Pride and Prejudice

TLDRDiscover 10 little-known facts about Pride and Prejudice, from its original manuscript to its enduring popularity.

Key insights

📜Pride and Prejudice was initially titled 'First Impressions' and told through letters.

📚Jane Austen's popularity declined after her death but was revived with the publication of her nephew's memoir.

🤔Jane Austen may have suffered from arsenic poisoning.

🏆Pride and Prejudice ranks as one of the UK's best-loved novels.

💔Jane Austen rejected a marriage proposal and inspired the novel 'Death Comes to Pemberley'.

Q&A

What was the original title of Pride and Prejudice?

The original title was 'First Impressions'.

Why did Jane Austen's popularity decline after her death?

Her popularity declined until the publication of her nephew's memoir.

Did Jane Austen suffer from arsenic poisoning?

There is speculation that she may have been poisoned by arsenic.

How popular is Pride and Prejudice in the UK?

Pride and Prejudice is one of the UK's most beloved novels.

Did Jane Austen marry the man who proposed to her?

No, she rejected the proposal and inspired the novel 'Death Comes to Pemberley'.

Timestamped Summary

00:25Pride and Prejudice was initially titled 'First Impressions' and told through letters.

00:43Jane Austen's popularity declined after her death, but it was revived with the publication of her nephew's memoir.

01:08There is speculation that Jane Austen suffered from arsenic poisoning.

01:27Pride and Prejudice ranks as one of the UK's best-loved novels.

02:19Jane Austen rejected a marriage proposal and inspired the novel 'Death Comes to Pemberley'.