Pride and Prejudice

Being a huge Jane Austen fan, and Pride and Prejudice ranking as my favorite of all her works, I have, of course, read the novel several times.  The book I acquired (years ago) is an antiquated volume, probably gleaned from my English Prof father now that I think of it, with beautiful period prints of the characters.  Mr. Darcy and his friend Mr. Bingley look like such pompous 'prisses' in them.  Very effeminate and not at all the macho Mr. Darcy we envision today after Colin Firth...