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    Pride and Prejudice
    Pride and Prejudice
    Pride and Prejudice
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    Pride and Prejudice

    Written by Jane Austen

    Narrated by Marguerite Gavin

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    Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen was first published in 1813. The story follows Elizabeth Bennet as she deals with issues of manners, upbringing, moral rightness, education and marriage in her aristocratic society of early 19th century England. Elizabeth is the second eldest of five daughters of a country gentleman living in the fictional town of Meryton in Hertfordshire, not far from London.
    Though the story's setting is uniquely turn of the 19th century, it remains near the top of lists of 'most loved books' and still receives considerable attention from literary critics.
    To date, the book has sold some 20 million copies worldwide.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAscent Audio
    Release dateJan 29, 2013
    ISBN9781469086460
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    Jane Austen

    Jane Austen was born in 1775 in rural Hampshire, the daughter of an affluent village rector who encouraged her in her artistic pursuits. In novels such as Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park and Emma she developed her subtle analysis of contemporary life through depictions of the middle-classes in small towns. Her sharp wit and incisive portraits of ordinary people have given her novels enduring popularity. She died in 1817.

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    • 4/5
      I tried to read Pride and Prejudice once before, but stalled out on it. I was determined to read it this summer, though -- we're often told at my university that to really join in the 'conversation' that is the study of English Literature, we've got to be familiar with Jane Austen. I'll have to look up what the other requirements are, but I'm steadily plodding onward with Jane! This time, I actually enjoyed Pride and Prejudice rather more -- to the point where my mother, who has no affection for Austen, wondered if I was sick. I read it in ebook format, three or four pages at a time, and got it finished very quickly.

      I'm still not sure it's so utterly vital, or the pinnacle of wit or writing talent, but I do confess to enjoying it. Given how famous and influential it is, if you are in the position I adopted before, do give it a try. I don't blame you if you don't find it interesting. I obviously eventually got into it. The characters were really what got me, with their little quirks and flaws. Even Mrs Bennet, who is irritatingly hysterical, is kind of endearing -- heck, even Lydia and Wickham are kind of endearing in their lack of repentence and their silliness. I know a lot of girls swoon over Darcy, and maybe this is the fact that I haven't seen any tv/movie adaptation, but I didn't at all: I was rather of Lizzy's opinion to begin with. Still, he became more likable later on, and I enjoyed that. Lizzy herself -- well, she jumps to conclusions, but she has a mind of her own and isn't afraid to snub and refuse a man. I imagine that would have taken some guts, in that period.

      I have to say, I still found the plot fairly boring. If I didn't kind of want to see how the characters reacted and eventually got together, I probably wouldn't have stuck with it. It's not that the pacing is bad or anything, not when you consider the novel in context, but I'm just not really one for books in which the main object is everyone getting together at the end. Especially when the supposed love and affection between the characters falls relatively flat for me.

      I swear I'm not a pod person. And I still defend people's right to utterly loathe and detest Austen.
    • 5/5
      The first time I read it.Was positivly surprised by the humour in the dialog and the irony with which she described her characters.Written in a beautiful style, it was a joy to read.
    • 5/5
      As described by her contemporary Scott, "the exquisite touch which renders ordinary commonplace things and characters interesting from the truth of the description and the sentiment"
    • 4/5
      Such a delightful & amusing book. The original Chick-Lit. Some books deserve to be read and re-read, preferably at different times in your life. This time I enjoyed the audio version of this book, thanks to Librivox
    • 4/5
      Austen is simply the master of dialogue. I thought is was okay when I read it in high school. I re-read it a few years ago (not sure of the date) and really appreciated it. It's no wonder this is a classic.
    • 2/5
      I just could not enjoy this book. I don't know if I still have residual PTSD from all the Victorian literature I read in high school or if it's something else. Granted, I tried to keep in mind that this was very novel for its time and I agree that Austen should be given credit for her feminist contributions. But other than a few stray clever remarks, my eyes rolled more often than not.

      Thus, the two stars are for Austen's rebellious attitude toward gender disparity, but I just find P&P too outdated and out-of-touch with someone like me.
    • 3/5
      Narrated by Flo Gibson. Reader Flo Gibson does a great job of expressing the tones of this book, whether earnest, detached, snobby or ridiculous. And reading about the social mores of Jane Austen's day was interesting and outrageous. But after finally experiencing this classic, it came off as so much soap opera drama over not much at all. Just the times we live in!
    • 3/5
      I thought I might not like this book. I can never seem to get into these kinds of books – the classic life stories. But I ended up not not liking it. Even if I didn’t necessarily like it either, if that makes sense. I suppose I’m a bit indifferent about it. It was neither bad nor something I particularly enjoyed. I did appreciate the way Elizabeth was not like what the general populace of women was in those times. And I appreciated Darcy’s attitude, as well as the language used. It was readable but still used a deal of formal language. But I couldn’t get into the story. I’m a fantasy and action fan through and through. And yet I’m glad I read this book finally. It’s just one of those books you ought to know something about and not simply because you watched the movie.
    • 4/5
      I must admit that I have avoided reading this great classic for many years. I am glad that I finally read it and I enjoyed it tremendously. It has everything romance, a happy ending, humor and a good background of the social customs of the 19th Century.The matriarch of the Bennett family, makes it her life's mission to see that all five of her daughters are "suitably" married to the "proper gentlemen". She is looking out for their future as well as her own. Elizabeth, the second oldest of the Bennett family, meets Mr. Darcy, dismisses him as an arrogant snob. You just know they are destined to fall in love.Now that I have taken the plunge, I will be reading more of Ms. Austen.
    • 4/5
      This is a true timeless british classic romance. It's wonderful to read from one of the best known authors in british classic literature.
    • 5/5
      One of the benefits of finally reading a book of which I’ve seen numerous screen versions is in increasing my understanding of the art of the adaptation which in Austen’s case requires much more than transcribing quotes and turning prose into stage directions. Although there is some conversation, most of the action in Pride and Prejudice occurs in reported speech leading to much invented dialogue, the screenwriter also having to make sense of rapid scene changes, days often passing in a matter of words. It’s a charming book, rightly loved, but a slow read. The writer often pastiches other contemporary novelistic styles making some sections oddly incomprehensible to my untrained eyes, which are also replaying versions of scenes from those adaptations and forever comparing them to their literary origin. My favourite character after Lizzy is still her father, an inspiring symbol of tolerance searching for peace within the domestic chaos of his surroundings.
    • 5/5
      This was my second book by Jane Austen, the first being Sense and Sensibility. When I read Sense and Sensibility, I found that I liked it but wasn’t blown away by it. And given the fact that I now remember absolutely nothing about it, it didn’t leave much of an impression on me. Going into Pride and Prejudice, I didn’t know if it was going to be like that too, so I didn’t have very high expectations. Additionally, I did read an adapted version of Pride and Prejudice for kids when I was little, and I remember enjoying that but that was a watered down version written in very plain English.Fortunately, I enjoyed Pride and Prejudice a lot more than Sense and Sensibility. I loved the storyline and plot. Initially, I feared that I might get bored, but I was throughly engaged throughout the novel. There was always something of interest happening. The short chapters also helped because it made the book go by very quickly. I’m actually impressed that I finished this in less than a week because I for sure thought it would take me a least one week. I also loved the characters, the Bennet family especially. The mother was hilarious and so over the top. Elizabeth and Jane’s sisterly bond was very strong and that was so nice to see. Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner were also pretty awesome.As for Mr. Darcy, I have to admit I did find him to be pretty swoon-worthy. I didn’t want to fall for him because everyone loves him, but it was hard not to. Lastly, I found the book to be just a tad bit too short. I wanted more, but I guess that’s just the sign of a good book. Overall, Pride and Prejudice exceeded my expectations and I am glad that I finally read this much beloved and talked about classic.
    • 5/5
      More than just a romance novel. A good historic look into the foundationsof modern society.
    • 5/5
      Austen's best-known book stands up well to a second readin.. The story of five sisters in search of husbands, accompanied by plenty of social criticism, satire, and fun is enjoyable for anyone who doesn't need a rapid-fire page-turner. Most people know the main plot, about the proud young man and the young woman who conceives of a prejudice against him, so I'll not retell it here. What's made this book popular for two hundred years is, I think, the humor, the gentle skewering of social attitudes, and the constant misperceptions of the motives of others. It's sort of classic lit. lite, easily accessible to almost all readers. Highly recommended.
    • 2/5
      I've tried Austen several ways, one of which is [Pride and Prejudice.] I've tried to like her, everyone insists I should. I like the story, however the boring, monotonous speed at which it is told is worse than death for me. Sorry Jane! I've NEVER said this before, but the movie is far better than the book!
    • 2/5
      I've tried Austen several ways, one of which is [Pride and Prejudice.] I've tried to like her, everyone insists I should. I like the story, however the boring, monotonous speed at which it is told is worse than death for me. Sorry Jane! I've NEVER said this before, but the movie is far better than the book!
    • 3/5
      When I started my reading list for 2017, I decided to go heavy on the classics, those books that always appear on those Read These Books Before You Die lists, 100 Greatest Books, blah-blah-blah. So I read it. It was okay, but I wasn’t exactly bowled over, it was a bit stiff and stilted. Not surprising considering the setting, plot, etc. “Oh, Lady Frillypants and Lord Salsburywichshireford! What an honor to see you at our daughter’s ball! Fa-la-la!” It wasn’t horrible, and I’m glad to have read it, but I did remove the other Jane Austen novels I had put on my list. One was enough.
    • 5/5
      I love this book. It is a classic. Mr. Darcy has ruined all us women. I feel this is Jane Austen's most readable novel. I love Elizabeth and Darcy. Watching them as they overcome pride, prejudice, and society is fun. This is timeless and worth re-reading whenever the opportunity arises.
    • 3/5
      So, I'm probably the last one of my friends to read this book. It's not for lack of trying. I had started it about 4 times, but couldn't ever get through it. I love the 2005 movie version. I love the LBD youtube version. But it took me til this year to make it through the text. It wasn't bad. I don't know if I will read more Austen. It didn't blow me away like other "classic" books have. I like the story. I like Lizzy. I like imagining what my life would be like in England. Maybe just because I had known the story already from so many other versions, I was not quite as interested in finishing. I listened to part of it on audiobook, and maybe the narrator was not the best. But I'm glad I have finally read this book. It seemed like a rite of passage that I missed in early college.
    • 5/5
      This one's become a bit of a chestnut, so no further comment required from me.
    • 3/5
      A slightly overcooked, but enjoyable, confection, cried Mike.
    • 4/5
      I was not expecting myself to enjoy this as much as I did. Austen's writing is crystal clear, with many witty and sometimes provocative asides (e.g. "Is not general incivility the very essence of love?"). I found it also quite humorous, most evidently in the father's character and comments, though Austen shows the hurtful side of that, too. For a story that's a whole lot of talking, it pulls one along. Unfortunately started a whole string of "Ihatehim Ihatehim Ihatehim...Ilovehim" plots in books, movies, TV, Austen should not be held responsible for the cheap versions that followed in her wake. Not sure if her characters are deep, exactly, the relationships are certainly captured in a captivating way.
    • 5/5
      i love this book.
      my favourite jane austen novel. the subtlety of elizabeth falling in love with mr.darcy gets me every time.
    • 4/5
      I can't believe it took my until age 39 to read my first Jane Austen. I enjoyed the read even though it wasn't exactly in my wheelhouse for books I usually enjoy. There is literally no plot outside of who is going to marry and fall in love with whom, but the story was a fascinating look into upper-middle class Victorian England. I can see why Austen is so popular as a writer.
    • 5/5
      Fun reread. Delightful and witty. :)
    • 4/5
      This is a Spanish, graphic novel adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. It's an ok envisioning; the speech bubbles' copying and pasting of text should have been edited a bit more closely, plus there's typos. I don't like how all the girls look 16 and all the guys look 40. The artwork was kind of cartoony, and more detail/accuracy could have been kept in the depictions of clothing, etc. 3.9/5Esta novella gráfica/illustrada es una adaptación de la novella de Jane Austen. Está más o menos bien. No corrigieron las palabras en los globitos de texto muy bien y hay errores. Tampoco me gusta que todas las mujeres se ven como quinceañeras y todos los hombres se ven como señores de 40 años. El/la artista debería dibujado los vestidos y otras cosas como estaban en esos tiempos. 3.9 de 5 estrellas.
    • 5/5
      Really fun book. I thought it would be boring when I first read it, but I got into it. This date listed here is for the second time I read it. This book could be read all the time and still be good.
    • 1/5
      A classic first published in 1813 - A large book...one I had always wanted to read since high school. Finally got it read in 2017 and now I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone. I didn't think it was ever going to end. The speaking language is some weird early period British - English dialect or something. I barely survived it! Such a boring novel! Why do I have to be such a finisher?
    • 5/5
      What else is there to say about this novel, or what can I add to the numerous reviews that have been written already?Only my own reactions: That I loved rereading this so much, even more than I had expected. It is so lively and witty, so emotional and heartfelt, yet never cheesy or shallow. It is funny and comical, but never unjust in its authenticity. While the story is firmly rooted in its time, the features of the characters are timeless and still true to life. And I do think that Elizabeth Bennet must be one of the best female characters ever written!
    • 5/5
      Fingers crossed, my binging might be at an end; after my last book , I had a sudden desire to re-read Pride and Prejudice and when I went to my shelves to grab a copy (it being amongst the titles I have no willpower to refuse whenever I see one in the shops), I saw this one waiting for me. Perfect.Of course, Pride and Prejudice, is a 5-star read for me, once and always, but this edition gets 5 stars for the format. Since my discovery of Griffin & Sabine, I’ve been a sucker for books with physical bits that are part of the story, and truly, my thoughts when purchasing this went no further than ‘ooh! letters!’. But upon opening it, I read the introduction by Barbara Heller and realised this isn’t just a novelty, but a tremendous amount of effort went into creating the letters themselves as accurately as possible. Not just hand-written, but hand-written in replica’s of period letters, each character being assigned a distinctive hand; Heller then found the Society of Scribes of New York, and members wrote each letter with pen and ink, using the imperfections inherit in handwriting to achieve perfection.The folding, addressing and postage too were all painstakingly researched and replicated, involving advice and instruction from the treasurer of the Midland (GB) Postal History Society.All efforts to avoid anachronisms were made, and the only variation from true authenticity are the few (2?) pivotal letters where Austen herself only quotes them partially. Here, as Heller states in the introduction, and in the Appendix, where she has notes on each letter individually, some compromise had to be made. As it would do no good to only include the part of the letter quoted in the text, Heller consulted various sources, and from the summaries given in the text, attempted to recreate what the original letter might have been. Here, I think, she only partially succeeds, as there was just no matching the tones exactly, but she made up for this by keeping these ad libs as brief as possible so as not to interfere with the authenticity any more than strictly necessary.MT made the comment that the book looked unwieldy to read, and I agree that some might find the way the text block is broken up by the glassine envelopes, making the book feel ‘crunchy’ might annoy or turn off some readers, but I frankly loved it. It made the feel of the book somehow ‘more’, like a scrapbook of an adventurous life, perhaps.So, a novelty, definitely, but a novelty done with authenticity and every effort at verisimilitude. Definitely not something that would enhance every title, but the importance of letter-writing to Austen’s works makes it a perfect fit. This is definitely an edition I’d give to any Austen fan who enjoys something just a little more from their favorite titles.