Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen
- Lexile
- 1100L
- Grade range
- Grades 10–12
- Age range
- Ages 15–18
- Pages
- 432
- First published
- 1813
- Genre
- Novel of Manners
- ISBN-13
- 9780141439518
About this book
Elizabeth Bennet, second of five sisters in Regency England, navigates family expectation, class, and her evolving opinion of the haughty Mr. Darcy. Austen's novel is a fixture of AP Literature and IB English Literature reading lists and appears in 11th-12th grade British Literature surveys.
Themes
- class
- marriage
- first impressions
- family
- gender
Where this book is assigned
AP English Literature & Composition
- recommended· 11th gradesource: AP Lit — frequently cited FRQ3 text
Common Core State Standards (ELA)
- recommended· 11th gradesource: CCSS ELA Appendix B, grades 11-CCR British literature exemplar
IB Diploma Programme — English A: Literature
- recommended· 11th gradesource: IB DP English A Literature Prescribed Reading List
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Common questions
- What grade level is Pride and Prejudice?
- Pride and Prejudice is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 10–12, with a Lexile measure of 1100L. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
- What is the Lexile level of Pride and Prejudice?
- Pride and Prejudice has a Lexile measure of 1100L according to MetaMetrics. Lexile measures text complexity, not content maturity — check the grade range and content notes separately for age-appropriateness.
- What curricula assign Pride and Prejudice?
- Pride and Prejudice appears on reading lists for AP English Literature & Composition, Common Core State Standards (ELA), IB Diploma Programme — English A: Literature. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
- Is Pride and Prejudice banned in schools?
- Pride and Prejudice does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.
- What themes does Pride and Prejudice explore?
- Central themes in Pride and Prejudice include class, marriage, first impressions, family, gender. These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.