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

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Pride and Prejudice is a novel of manners by Jane Austen, first published in 1813. The story follows the main character, Elizabeth Bennet, as she deals with issues of manners, upbringing, morality, education, and marriage in the society of the landed gentry of the British Regency. Elizabeth is the second of five daughters of a country gentleman, Mr. Bennet, living in Longbourn.

Page 2 of a letter from Jane Austen to her sister Cassandra (11 June 1799) in which she first mentions Pride and Prejudice, using its working title First Impressions. (NLA)

Set in England in the early 19th century, Pride and Prejudice tells the story of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet's five unmarried daughters after the rich and eligible Mr. Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr. Darcy, have moved into their neighbourhood. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to the eldest Bennet daughter, Jane, Darcy is disdainful of local society and repeatedly clashes with the Bennets' lively second daughter, Elizabeth.

Pride and Prejudice retains a fascination for modern readers, continuing near the top of lists of "most loved books". It has become one of the most popular novels in English literature, selling over 20 million copies, and receives considerable attention from literary scholars. Likewise, it has paved the way for archetypes that abound in many contemporary literature of our time. Modern interest in the book has resulted in a number of dramatic adaptations and an abundance of novels and stories imitating Austen's memorable characters or themes.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherLVL Editions
Release dateApr 21, 2016
ISBN9786050424041
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Jane Austen

Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist whose works are among the most popular novels ever written. Her keen eye for social tension, and ear for taut, witty dialogue have delighted readers for centuries, while her novels have maintained historical importance through their analysis of the dependence of women on marriage to gain social standing and security. She has been widely adapted for both stage and screen, and continues to be among the most widely-read of late-18th-/early 19th-century writers.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    My manners are checked as I go through the pages. Truly a classic and this could live on for many more generations to enjoy.
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    I read this as a teenager then watched the BBC's series many times over the years. This is the first time I re-read it in 20 years. I have enjoyed it thoroughly. These are young characters. So now, as a 38 year-old, I appreciate Jane Austen's kindness in dealing with their confusion and disappointments. I also love how she does not give up on a beginning that refelects the imperfections of two people and delivers them to the humility of love.

    It is a sophisticated, timeless work.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    My favorite book ever! I wonder why something written so long ago is so very good!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    I love the movie so I decided to read the book to spot the differences. I was very pleased with the read despite being annoyed at Elizabeth's condescending judgment in the beginning and at certain points Darcy's superiority complex. But as i continued to read , slowly but surely loved Liz and Darcy's character development. It's not the same as the movie but I think I may have actually enjoyed the book far better !
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    5/5
    This book gets good three-fourths of the way through, so stick with it.
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    It was a good read! This book has taught me many life lessons.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
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    It's a classic and just read it because it was a classic.

    I just couldn't get into the story. Too long. I know I'm probably not in the majority review aspect, but idc.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Oh, how I love this book. It's a must read.
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    5/5
    Great story and a classic. Must read for all generations
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    By far my favorite book of all time! It may be cheesy by today’s standards - but the words and the style of writing is just amazing to me. It’s a love story without parallel. It shows people in the light of normalcy - it shows how we are often blinded by pride or prejudice and fail to see what’s right in front of us!
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Escrita impecável, trazendo reflexões essenciais para o convívio social. Porém o enredo se mostra um tanto ultrapassado para surpreender os leitores da atualidade.

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