Pride and Prejudice

 

Speaker: Mrs Anson Chan 陳方安生
Theme book: Pride and Prejudice/ Jane Austen
Topic: Women through the ages
Moderator: Dr. Sabine Maureen Alice
Language: English
Date: Thursday, 27 November 2003
Time: 7:15 - 9:00 pm
Venue: Atrium area on 2/F, Main Library New Wing

 

About the book

Pride and Prejudice/ Jane Austen

One of the most popular novels of all time, this sparkling comedy of manners features splendidly civilized sparring between Mr. Darcy and the prejudiced Elizabeth Bennet, as they play out their spirited courtship in a series of 18th-century drawing-room intrigues.

 

 

 

 

About the speaker

Mrs Anson Chan

Mrs Chan was born in Shanghai in 1940. She moved with her family in 1948 to Hong Kong, where she received her education. She graduated from the University of Hong Kong with a BA(Hons) in English and English Literature.

Mrs Chan is a career public servant. She joined the Hong Kong Government as an Administrative Officer in 1962. She has held many senior positions in the Administration dealing with finance, the economy, commerce, industry and social services.

She was appointed Chief Secretary of the Hong Kong Government in November 1993, the first Chinese and the first woman to hold the position after 150 years of British incumbents. She resigned on January 12, 2001.