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Pride and Prejudice, a play founded on Jane Austen's novel

Mrs. Steele MacKaye

Public domain worldwide

Project Gutenberg

6 chapters · 842 paragraphs

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Set in early 19th-century England (Regency era), the visual world should emphasize country estates, drawing rooms, and formal social gatherings among the gentry class. The aesthetic is refined yet restrained, with muted colors, high-waisted fashions, and the understated elegance of Regency design.

Characters

  • Mr. Darcy

    A tall, distinguished gentleman of the Regency era with dark hair and a proud, commanding bearing. He wears well-tailored clothing befitting a wealthy landowner, typically in dark coats and formal attire.

  • Elizabeth Bennet

    A spirited young woman of the Regency period with an intelligent, expressive face and keen eyes. She dresses modestly but elegantly in the high-waisted gowns typical of the early 1800s, with lively movement in her bearing.

  • Jane Bennet

    Elizabeth's elder sister, fair-haired and gentle in appearance, with a sweet and reserved demeanor. She wears refined Regency gowns in soft colors, embodying quiet grace and kindness.

  • Mr. Bingley

    A young gentleman of agreeable appearance and warm manner, dressed fashionably in the Regency style. He is open and cheerful in his bearing, with an approachable handsomeness.

Settings

  • Longbourn Estate

    A modest country house in Hertfordshire with typical Georgian/Regency architecture, surrounded by gardens and fields. Interiors feature period furnishings, drawing rooms with fireplaces, and a sense of middle-class gentility.

  • Pemberley Estate

    A grand Regency manor house set in extensive landscaped grounds, embodying wealth and refined taste. The architecture is impressive and elegant, with lush parkland, gardens, and a noble, commanding presence.

  • Social Gathering Rooms

    Period ballrooms and drawing rooms with high ceilings, candlelight, elegant furniture, and Regency-era decoration. These spaces feature formal arrangements for social gatherings, dances, and conversations among the gentry.

Contents

  1. The Project Gutenberg eBook of Pride and Prejudice, a play founded on Jane Austen's novel
  2. Chapter 3
  3. ACT II
  4. ACT III
  5. ACT IV
  6. Chapter 7