A first edition of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is the centrepiece of an exhibition charting the book's influence over 200 years.
The display, which shows the novel as it would have appeared in bookshops two centuries ago, opened yesterday at the National Library of Scotland (NLS).
The exhibition, entitled 200 Years of Pride and Prejudice: from Austen to Zombies, tells the story of the book from its publication in 1813 through to modern interpretations which have even introduced zombies into the world of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy.
Visitors to the NLS on Edinburgh's George IV Bridge will be able to see an original copy of the book until September 15.
Helen Vincent, the senior rare books curator who put the display together, said: "There is a reason why a book published 200 years ago has remained so popular and has become so many people's favourite novel. It's brilliantly written, full of memorable characters, and very, very funny – Jane Austen's wit sparkles off every page."
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