Pride and Prejudice follows the fortunes of the Bennet family, in the heart of rural Hertfordshire, especially the witty and vivacious Elizabeth Bennet and her dealings with the arrogant Mr. Darcy. A penetrating satire on the Englishanded gentry of Austen's day and one of the best-loved romances of all time, pride and Prejudice is one of Englishiterature's most cherished novels.