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Summary: Fantastic work
Review: I had expected this book to be so dry and boringly romantic that I almost loathed the idea of starting it. Once I got into it, however, I had to admit that not only was this book really well written, but it was far more captivating than I ever imagined it would be. The book is true to its title, using the plot of Elizabeth and her sisters and family to illustrate thoroughly the concepts of pride and prejudice as they related to 19th century England society. This book and its sister novel, "Sense and Sensibility" are both not only better written than most contemporary novels, but also share appropriately the attributes of being timeless novels. Though much lighter in spirit than many other "timeless" works of that and other early eras, particularly Joyce or Wilde, the novels nonetheless convey well an important intellectual body of work and culture.
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Summary: Jane, Elizabeth and Lydia
Review: Pride and Prejudice narrates a love story of three sisters: Jane, Elizabeth and Lydia from the family of 5. "Prejudice" is said about Elizabeth, a handsome young lady of one and twenty (21) with eyes too beautiful and expressive even for artist's paints. "Pride" is said about Mr. Darcy, a gentleman who falls madly in love with her. They learn each other and learn to give and take for the sake of their love. No one could have opened this theme the way Jane Austen did and she did an amazing job, as you read it you see her style of thought and word from the first line to the last.
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Summary: A Must - Read
Review: I love this book! I read it first when I was 11, and hated it. I thought the language was stuffy and the plot contrived. But then I read it again when I was 15, and it has quickly become my favorite book. I reread it every few months. However, those who don't enjoy a fast-paced plotline, beware: the action is slow. Just make it through the first hundred pages and you'll gobble up the rest. For guy readers, I can only say that this is one of my father's favorite books; whether he is abnormal or just romantic I don't know, but anyhow this is such a good book that it should be required reading! Also, for anyone who did not like the slow action in the book, you must see the BBC movie with Jennifer Elhe and Colin Firth. I promise you'll love the book after seeing it (not to mention Colin Firth). Thanks for reading my review; now go read P&P!
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Summary: One of the Greats
Review: I found that this novel is one of the best I have ever read. When I was young, I read Nancy Drew, Perry Mason, and Agatha Christie novels like food. I found the titles of such classics as Pride and Predjudice, One Flew over the cuckoos nest, The Great Gatsby, Death of a Saleman, and Wuthering Heights, to be pretentious; and if they didn't have murder and suspense, I didn't bother opening the cover. But one day while watching A&E, I saw a glimpse of the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice, and I was hooked. I was amazed that a book written way before my time could be of any worth. After watching the movie, I picked up the book, and read it from cover to cover. I found that Mr. Darcy and Ms. Bennett were intriguing characters, and I was utterly surprised when Mr. Darcy confessed his "ardent love" for her, also when he wrote the long letter of rebuttal to her claims to his bad character. At first, you despise Mr. Darcy, but as the book progresses, you find yourself liking him more and more. This whole book was very well-written and interesting, and now ranks with my favorite novels of all time, along with the classics listed above. For those who don't see how special and unique this book is, I suggest that you watch the video (starring Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth), because anyone who has ever seen it that i know of has turned into a huge english literature fan.
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Summary: My Favorite of all time...
Review: After reading Pride and Prejudice, it increased my love, respect and appreciation for classic novels. This is a classic romance that is subtle and adds lots of flavor and interesting moments. Elizabeth Bennett, a prideful, strong and intelligent women, who dislikes Mr. Darcy, a prejudice rich man who says what's on his mind, are like night and day. She is sweet, loving, yet she is a formidable person who finds it hard to like Mr. Darcy. Mr. Darcy is somewhat shrouded in veil of mystery. Both are independent, honest, strong headed and blunt. What a surprise when Mr. Darcy admits heatedly that he ardently loves Ms. Bennett!! While shocked and disgusted, she can't stop thinking about him. She has intrigued the grand Mr. Darcy. He sees Ms. Bennett for who she is and admires her greatly for it. More and more, their paths meet. Just enough for them to get to know each other and realize that their pride and prejudices about each other were a litle misguided. This is my favorite book because I see myself relfected in Elizabeth Bennett's character. It's a traditional love story of looking beyound the obvious and seeing that everyone has their good points. Mind you, this isn't for everyone. It's not all about femminism, as some may try to convince you. This WAS written a while ago. While the actions and behaviors of the characters are traditional, many emotions and conversation is very much 21st century. Give it a chance with an open mind and heart, you can't go wrong either way.
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Summary: "I Am More Likely To Want Time Than Courage, Elizabeth."
Review: It seems like a simple statement. Mr. Darcy, the hero of our novel, simply doesn't have time to write to his overbearing aunt to inform her of his engagement to be married. But, like most things in Jane Austen, it has more meanings than one.I will be the first to admit that the plot of the novel is transperent. Anyone who has read a romance can see from the outset that Darcy and Lizzy (a.k.a. Elizabeth Bennet) will end up with each other. The only question is how, why, when, and who will be affected. To find that out, you'll have to read the story. I don't believe I'm giving anything away by saying that the seemingly sub-human Fitzwilliam Darcy (he's got quite a name, has he not?) will thaw eventually, and that Lizzy will warm to his new, altered state. For, simply put, the point of the novel is not the story, but the beautiful prose and dialogue. The deliciously satisfying banter of the newly-engaged Darcy and Lizzy in Chapter 18 of Part Three (some versions are not divided into parts, but I trust you can find this chapter) leaves you tingling with glorious anticipation of their soon to be union. The reader will thrill when he calls her "Elizabeth" for the first time (as opposed to a cold "Miss Bennet"), and the effect is somewhat heightened by his adding a passtionate "dearest, lovliest" before the name. For Darcy, despite his reserves, is a deeply passionate man. Back to my original point. There is something deeper in Jane Austen's seemingly silly and pointless escapades. The novel is an examination of human foibles (sp?) and follies, a critical probing of the pitfalls of society. Austen's points are timeless, for some things never change. In any case, when Darcy says, in response to Lizzy's inquiry as to when he will find the courage to write to his aunt, the despised Lady Catherine DeBourgh, who greatly opposes his marriage to Lizzy, that he is more likely to want time than courage, it means more than it seems to. He is saying, subtly perhaps, but he's saying it all the same: he treasures his time with Lizzy, and he hates to darken it with a cloud of impending doom. Besides which, he loves to talk to his fiance, and wile away hours wandering the country lanes in a state of happiness beyond that which he has ever known. Why waste the precious minutes writing to that stupid Lady Catherine, anyway? As you can see, a philosopher like myself can find reams of meaning in a simple sentance of Austen. If that isn't reason enough to read her novel "Pride and Prejudice", I don't know what is. --Child of the Burning Heart
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Summary: This is my favorite book!
Review: Jane Austin is the first author that I have ever read all of her books and this is the first one that I read. I fell in love with this book and I have never found another one that quite compares with it's imapact. Maybe I am a hopeless romantic but i believe that things like this could have happened, and might still happen now! I mean you really never can tell. For example, in the beginning the main character meets the person that is to be her husband later in the book, and their intial meeting is not one of desriable happenings. Elizabeth sees Mr. Darcy as a arrogant and rude. He in turn sees her in the beginning as plain, except for her eyes, but he later developes feelings for her which mature throughout the novel. On her side the feelings mature as well....
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Summary: Absolutely phenominal
Review: This book was execellent. The realtionship between Elizabeth anf Mr. Darcy is one many people long of rin their own lives. Elizabeth Bennet is one of the most complex and intreaging fictional characters of all time. If you like this book you will definetly like the movie You've got mail with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.
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Summary: I loved it!
Review: It was an extremely funny story. The funniest parts were when Mr. Darcy said he would consider Elizabeth a beauty as soon as he would consider her mother a wit. Not that her mother is totally stupid or anything. They were the two best characters in the book. Mr. Bennet is funny too at the begging when he sayd he is not going to go talk to Mr. Bingley and he does. He is one of the most likable or I should say 'agreeable' characters in the book. Why does my review have to come last?
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Summary: The first true romance novel
Review: Pride and Prejudice is one of those books that I just keep coming back to over and over. Austen has spun an very romantic love story with this one, but it is much more than that. Her social commentary is biting and true, even for today's standards. Her dialogue, though that of over 100 years ago, still sounds true and real. The plot keeps you reading so you forget that this is a classic, and just enjoy it for the story and the beauty of the language. On of my favorites, and one I highly recommend!
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