Pride and Prejudice

Set in early 19th-century England, the narrative explores Elizabeth Bennet's navigation through societal expectations surrounding manners, morality, and marriage. As the second of five daughters in a country gentleman's family, she grapples with the pressures of her social class while seeking her own path in a world where marriage is often seen as the ultimate goal. The story delves into themes of education and personal growth against the backdrop of the landed gentry's customs and values.