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Burney's novel "Cecilia" inspired a famous phrase in literature; what is it?

  • Pride and Prejudice

  • Vanity and Vexation

  • Sense and Sensibility

  • Pride and Prejudice

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"Pride and Prejudice" is a phrase originating from Fanny Burney's novel, "Cecilia". The phrase represents the main themes explored in Jane Austen's iconic work of the same name, published decades later. It encapsulates the contrasting characteristics of the protagonists, namely Elizabeth Bennet's prejudice and Fitzwilliam Darcy's pride, which evolve and intertwine throughout their relationship's development.
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