Longbourn

Longbourn is the fictional country estate of the Bennet family in English author Jane Austen's novel, Pride and Prejudice. The house serves as the primary setting for the early part of the novel and is described as a modest but comfortable residence.

Longbourn is located in Hertfordshire, a rural county in southeastern England. The estate is inherited by Mr. Bennet, the patriarch of the Bennet family, from his father. The property consists of a house and surrounding farmland, which is rented out to tenant farmers. The estate's annual income is a significant source of support for the Bennet family, particularly for the father, as he lives lavishly in accordance with his expectations as a gentleman.

The novel details the lives and interactions of the Bennet family, including Mr. Bennet, his wife, and their five daughters - Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty, and Lydia. Their lives are intersected with the arrival of Mr. Bingley, a wealthy bachelor, and his friend, Mr. Darcy, a wealthy landowner with connections to Pemberley, his estate in Derbyshire. The novel's central plot revolves around the Bennet family and their relationships with these two men.

Longbourn's significance in Pride and Prejudice extends beyond its physical setting as a backdrop for the characters' daily lives. The house represents the rising social status and anxiety experienced by the middle-class family during the late 18th century in England. The property also showcases social class distinctions as the Bennets navigate the complexities of their relationships with the wealthy Bingley and Darcy.