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Summary: A difficult read, but a great classic
Review: Pride and Prejudice is mainly focused on Elizabeth Bennet and her romance with Mr. Darcy, which comes about in a very interesting, if not humorous way. Elizabeth first judges Mr. Darcy to be arrogant and conceited, while Mr. Darcy finds himself falling in love with Elizabeth. Another main character is Elizabeth's sister, Jane, who has a troubled relationship with Mr. Bingley, Mr. Darcy's friend. Many exciting events take place involving the many sisters of the Bennet family in this great English story that will keep advanced readers interested.
I have to admit, this was a very difficult book. I struggled through most of it, and I like this book much better now that I am finished with it. I guess that means that I like the story, but it took a while to get through reading it. One downside was that there was not much said describing Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy's romance. That might have been somewhat due to the time period in which this story was written. However, I really enjoyed the great detail, which allowed Austen to paint an amazing picture of society in that time period and middle-class expectations. I bought this book, which I am glad I did, because I plan to read it again. This definitely seems like it's one of those books that the reader will enjoy more the second time it is read.
Rating: 
Summary: A classic
Review: Pride and Prejudice is one of the most-beloved novels by Jane Austen. Words cannot do it justice, but I'll try anyway, since I love it so much. The story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy is absolutely timeless. From the opening line, which is my all-time favorite opening line- "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a large portion must be in want of a wife," we are drawn into this superb love affair, one which it is difficult to pull ourselves away from. I've read this book numerous times now and I always wonder what's going to happen.
Here Jane Austen uses a sufficient amount of wit to satirize the social graces and foibles of the middle and upper classes in Regency England. From the modest Bennet family, with its five daughters, to Caroline Bingley and Mrs. Hurst, to whom social class is everything, we are given a superb picture of life as Austen saw it.
There's also an undercurrent theme in which not everything is what it seems to be. Darcy is not the proud, cold gentleman he seems, nor is Elizabeth as feisty as she appears to others. And, while Elizabeth certainly understands the intents of others, she does not necessarily understand the workings of her own heart.
Rating:
Summary: A fulfiling book
Review: STORY LINE:
Being not very wealthy, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bennet and her four sisters find it hard to find good marriages in society thirst for position and good fortunes. When Mr. Bingley, a rich man fell in love with Lizzie's sister, Jane Bennet, HIS friend, Mr. Darcy talk him out of it. Lizzie was off course mad to the handsome Mr. Darcy because of that, not to mention that Mr. Darcy is arrogant and rude to her, her friends and family. In addition, a charming yet deceitful man, Mr. Wickham told awful lies about Mr. Darcy to Lizzie, adding to the hatred she felt already for him. Mr. Wickham did this because he experienced a conflict with Mr. Darcy in the past. All in all, Mr. Darcy began to fall in love with Lizzzie for her wit and courage. Unable to contain his feeling, he proposed to her. Lizzie, off course refused for her negative feelings toward him. After some heated arguments, Lizzie made a rude rejection.
In the end, Lizzie found out about the untruthful nature of Mr. Wickham, plus Mr. Wickham did something bad to her family. Mr. Darcy, being in love with her, helped with this matter eventhough he has to sacrifice a lot. Lizzie started to see Mr. Darcy in a new light (her PREJUDICE of him is over), and Mr. Darcy learn from Lizzie to put off his arrogant manner (his PRIDE).
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Summary: Pride and Prejudice
Review: This is an amazing book; when I read it I just can't seem to put it down. This edition which is published by "Penguin Classics" proves to be a wonderful read because of the information included in the back. Ms. Jane Austen does an impeccable job of describing the characters in the story. Each one has their own distinct personality which is part of what makes this book such a classic. Mrs. Bennet is especially cute, the way that she is always talking about the fact that she'd like her daughters to marry, and seems to think that it would prove to be the pinnacle of her life if one of them married into wealth. When Mr. Collins comes into the picture and decides to marry Charlotte, he can't stop praising the house in which will one day be his. This is where the book really picks up. At the conclusion of volume one, an individual is left only to imagine what could possibly be happening with Mr. Bingley and his beloved Jane. In this charming love story, two people learn to "get over themselves" and develop feelings for one another.
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Summary: a classic it is - and forever will be!
Review: This will certainly be a classic forever. In this book, she proves how well she can manage a story almost entirely on pure dialogue, for she isnt that very descriptive about her characters or the places they inhabit- she sticks to the basics- but wonderfully constructs all the dialogues throughout the story. Not only are the dialogues very well elaborated and the ones that keep you reading, but in them she very subtly gives a critique about society - reflecting, most probably, her own opinions about her own time and the way society worked. A good critique of her own era. And what to mention of the story itself!!! The dislike between Darcy and Elizabeth , Jane's impossible love for Bingley, Bingley's horrid sisters... she keeps you turning page after page! In any angle that you analyse it, you'll find it to be an excellent book!
Rating:
Summary: A fulfiling book
Review: WHY READ IT?
a) it's a good story... honest
b) it's written by the famous jane austen
c) it may not be for leisure or easy reading. But it's being so, will give you fulfilment and the advantage to boast having read a classic literature.
d) if you try enough, it's not that hard to read. Trust me, for English is not my mother tongue but I could read it anyway. STORY LINE:
Being not very wealthy, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bennet and her four sisters find it hard to find good marriages in society thirst for position and good fortunes. When Mr. Bingley, a rich man fell in love with Lizzie's sister, Jane Bennet, HIS friend, Mr. Darcy talk him out of it. Lizzie was off course mad to the handsome Mr. Darcy because of that, not to mention that Mr. Darcy is arrogant and rude to her, her friends and family. FROM CHAPTER 3:
EARLY OPINION OF MR. DARCY TOWARD LIZZIE, QUOTED from book:
--"She is tolerable but not handsome (beautiful) enough to tempt me."-- In addition, a charming yet deceitful man, Mr. Wickham told awful lies about Mr. Darcy to Lizzie, adding to the hatred she felt already for him. Mr. Wickham did this because he experienced a conflict with Mr. Darcy in the past. All in all, Mr. Darcy began to fall in love with Lizzzie for her wit and courage. Unable to contain his feeling, he proposed to her. Lizzie, off course refused for her negative feelings toward him. FROM CHAPTER 11:
THE PROPOSAL, QUOTED FROM BOOK:
--Mr. DARCY: "In vain I have struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. YOU MUST ALLOW ME TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH ARDENTLY I ADMIRE AND LOVE YOU."-- After some heated arguments, Lizzie made a rude rejection.
THE REJECTION, QUOTED from book:
--LIZZIE: "~~~from the first moment~~~of my acquaintance with you, your manner impressing me with the fullest belief of your arrogance, your conceit, and your selfish disdain of the feelings of others~~~YOU WERE THE LAST MAN IN THE WORLD WHOM I COULD EVER BE PREVAILED ON TO MARRY." In the end, Lizzie found out about the untruthful nature of Mr. Wickham, plus Mr. Wickham did something bad to her family. Mr. Darcy, being in love with her, helped with this matter eventhough he has to sacrifice a lot. Lizzie started to see Mr. Darcy in a new light (her PREJUDICE of him is over), and Mr. Darcy learn from Lizzie to put off his arrogant manner (his PRIDE). FROM CHAPTER 16:
THE SOFTENING of Mr. Darcy's PRIDE, QUOTED from book:
--Mr. Darcy: "~~~I have been a selfish being all my life in practice, though not in principle. As a child I was taught what was right, but I was not taught to correct my temper. I was given good principles, but left to follow them in pride and conceit.~~~but for you, DEAREST, LOVELIEST Elizabeth! What do I not owe you! You taught me a lesson, hard indeed at first, but most advantageous. By you I was properly humbled.~~~" The SOFTENING of LIZZIE (her PREJUDICE) toward Mr. Darcy, QUOTED from book:
--Lizzie: "Mr. Darcy, I am a very selfish creature; and, for the sake of giving relief to my own feelings, care not how much I may be wounding yours. I can no longer help thanking you for your unexampled kindness to my poor sister. Ever since I have known it,I have been most anxious to acj=knowledge to you how gratefully I feel it.~~~"-- FROM CHAPTER 17:
--Lizzie: "I do, I do like him," she replied, with tears in her eyes, "I love him. Indeed he has no improper pride. HE is perfectly amiable.~~~"-- They became lovers despite the objections from their family. In the end, things got smoothed out and clarified. And Mr. Darcy, regretted his previous objection toward Lizzie's sister, Jane, persuaded his friend, the previously mentioned Mr. Bingley to again consider offering for Jane hands in marriage. Both couples married in the end. IMPORTANT TO NOTICE:
In reading the book, don't be confused by the formality in which they address each other. Even the wife still address the husband by mister; eg. Mrs. Bennet addressed her husband by Mr. Bennet.
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