Setting P&P

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I’ve always gone with the assumption that Pride and Prejudice is set in 1811-1812, because it’s convenient, it’s close to the publication date, and because – for me – Pride and Prejudice really seems a world away from Sense and Sensibility.  However, I’m starting to seriously consider the 1790s theory – that is, that when ‘First Impressions’ became Pride and Prejudice, Austen retained the original setting of c. 1795.

So, first order of business:  what details does the novel supply?

 

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