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Birthday of ‘the world’s greatest love story’

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife'" The opening lines to Pride and Prejudice set the tone for the book to come. In parts romantic comedy, morality tale and biting social satire, Jane AustenAn English novelist most famous for writing Pride and Prejudice.'s novel has sold over 20 million copies and, as its 28 January anniversary approaches, it only seems to be growing in popularity.

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