It is a truth universally acknowledged that #OnThisDay, 28 Jan 1813, a new novel 'by the author of Sense & Sensibility' was published.

'Pride & Prejudice' by Jane Austen has sold over 20 million copies, and had many imitators. During her lifetime, it never carried her name as the author.

Bonus photo of Jennifer Ehle as Lizzie Bennett, giving us side-eye.

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