Pride and Prejudice (Premium)

Written by Jane Austen

Narrated by Adjoa Andoh

Rediscover one of the greatest love stories of all time with this new audio edition of Pride and Prejudice, masterfully narrated by actress Adjoa Andoh ('Bridgerton', 'Doctor Who').

Pride and Prejudice's prolific status as a beloved story is thanks to its dynamic, ever-evolving central characters, as well as the strength of the wit and satire wielded by Austen. It is a love story, yes, but it is also a profound critique of Georgian high society and the plight of women.

Without a male heir, the Bennet daughters risk losing their home and their income when their father, Mr Bennet, passes. To save the family, the sisters must marry - and most importantly, marry well. It is in this predicament that we find the smart and spirited Elizabeth Bennet, who despite pressure from her family, is determined to live and marry on her own terms. The arrival of the haughty, wealthy Mr Darcy who is impervious to her charms begins a timeless comedy of manners, and endless drama, where first impressions are just not what they seemed.

Pride and Prejudice is a classic tale with numerous screen adaptations, most notably the BBC’s TV adaptation starring Colin Firth and an Oscar-nominated film starring Keira Knightley.

British actress Adjoa Andoh has had a prolific career on both the stage and screen, from starring roles in the Royal Shakespeare Company and at the National Theatre to popular television Bridgerton and the Witcher. She now delivers a captivating performance, breathing new life into this much-loved novel.

There are few authors as iconic as Jane Austen (1775-1817). Her body of work contains some of the most beloved books and characters of all time which have been in print for over two hundred years and sold millions of copies worldwide.

Austen was a trailblazer, famed for her satire, her astute social commentary and her strong-willed, passionate heroines.

Her ability to wield humour with realism has found her favour with critics and readers for generations.

Her most famous works include Pride and Prejudice (1813), Emma (1816), Sense and Sensibility (1811) and Persuasion (1818), all of which have received success in adaptations for the screen, stage and radio.

• Language: English
• Publisher: SAGA Egmont
• Release date: Feb 22, 2022
• ISBN: 9788726975550

Jane Austen

Jane Austen nació en la rectoría de Steventon, al noreste de Hampshire, el 16 de diciembre de 1775. Séptima hija del reverendo George Austen y de Cassandra Leigh, Jane Austen fue una destacada novelista británica que, gracias a su gran habilidad para retratar a la sociedad en la que vivió, es considerada como uno de los clásicos de la literatura inglesa. Las novelas de Jane Austen son un reflejo de la nobleza rural inglesa de la época; gracias a su ironía e ingenio y a lo atractivo de su narrativa, se mantienen como un referente de la literatura universal. Su obra ha sido adaptada al cine, al teatro y a la televisión en numerosas ocasiones. Durante la décadade 1790 escribió los primeros borradores de sus exitosas novelas Sentido y sensibilidad, La abadía de Northanger y Orgullo y prejuicio, inspiradas en el color local de Kent y Bath. Entre 1810 y 1817 verían la luz Emma, Mansfield Park y Persuasión. Austen falleció en 1817 en Winchester.

Reviews for Pride and Prejudice (Premium)

[rocknangel12 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The reader really gave life to the story by changing up voices for the various characters. I found myself constantly rolling my eyes at the mother and the snide voice the reader gave to Mr. Collins was exactly what I imagined him to sound like and definitely added to my strong dislike of the character. I can't recommend this listen enough!

[wdisanchez92105 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Meh - Don't understand the Hype. I just couldn't get into the book. Benefit of an audiobook, it eventually became background noise. I watched the movie first, and it helped me understand it better. I truly wish it was worth it, I can at least now say I have read something by Jane Austen.

[fisherbethany734 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Excellent narration of a timeless classic. Adjoa Andoh is brilliant

[Abby Smith · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I love Pride & Prejudice, but the voice choices for this narration made it unlistenable. Mrs Bennett was particularly screechy, and I understand the attempt to characterize her via voice, but it was quite literally painful.

Listen to different version.

[M. E · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Very very annoying voice, unbearable super high pitch, almost rushed and with no old English accent which in itself is a character of the story.