A truth universally acknowledged

Here's the very first (and often quoted) first line of P&P -- the one this blog began with more than a year ago.

"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife."

Pride & Prejudice, Volume 1, Chapter 1

Indeed!  Alas, dear Colin already has a wife...

Image from the lovely Jane Austen Today blog, home of all things related to Austen-mania.  Vote in their polls about the PBS flicks, read reviews, and learn more about all the new films and the actors playing our favorite characters.

Here's the very first (and often quoted) first line of P&P -- the one this blog began with more than a year ago.

"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife."

Pride & Prejudice, Volume 1, Chapter 1

Indeed!  Alas, dear Colin already has a wife...

Image from the lovely Jane Austen Today blog, home of all things related to Austen-mania.  Vote in their polls about the PBS flicks, read reviews, and learn more about all the new films and the actors playing our favorite characters.