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From pulpits to protest, the surprising history of the phrase ‘pride and prejudice’

  • Written by: Margie Burns, Lecturer of English, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
imageDespite the phrase's rich history, the fame of Jane Austen's novel ended up drowning out all other associations.Suzy Hazelwood/Pexels

Most readers hear “pride and prejudice” and immediately think of Jane Austen’s most famous novel, that salty-sweet confection of romance and irony with a fairy-tale ending.

Few people, however, know...

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