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Pride and Prejudice is an early 19th-century British novel by Jane Austen about a family with 5 marriageable girls and the three gentlemen who come to visit their small town.
Its two primary antagonists are the immensely wealthy Mr. Darcy and the middle-class Elizabeth Bennett. Her prejudice against his pride and disdain is gradually broken down by his kindness.
Movie treatments
The definitive edition is the 5-hour 1995 miniseries starring Colin Firth. The star is really Jennifer Ehle, who shines (or glows) as Elizabeth.