Fitzwilliam Darcy

Fitzwilliam Darcy, fictional character, the suitor of Elizabeth Bennet in the novel Pride and Prejudice (1813) by Jane Austen. At first Elizabeth spurns him because of his extreme pride, but when Darcy and Elizabeth come to know one another, his true character is revealed.

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Article Title: Fitzwilliam Darcy

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Date Published: 27 November 2024

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Access Date: February 22, 2025