Pride and Prejudice: Full Summary
By Jane Austen Page Editors · Updated July 4, 2026
Pride and Prejudice follows Elizabeth Bennet as her family seeks husbands for five daughters. After misjudging the proud Mr. Darcy — and refusing his first proposal — Elizabeth learns the truth about him, he learns humility, and the novel ends with their marriage alongside Jane and Bingley's.
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Volume One
Mr. Bingley takes Netherfield; Darcy insults Elizabeth at the assembly; Jane and Bingley fall in love; Mr. Collins proposes and is refused; Wickham spreads his story.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main conflict of Pride and Prejudice?
Elizabeth's prejudiced first impression of Darcy and Darcy's class pride must both be dismantled — through his letter, her visit to Pemberley, and his quiet rescue of Lydia — before they can marry.