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Summary: "Uniformly Charming"
Review: This is one of the few books i've read more than once, and the only one I found wonderful enough to read ten times. I love Jane Austen and this is her absolute best work.
Austen's wit shines throughout with the sparkling diolouge and enchanting characters that make up this charming little tale of love between two passionate, opinionated young people in early 19th century England.
Elizabeth Bennet is by far my favorite heroine of all time, and also one of the most consistent & well rounded characters in literature. She is the intelligent & witty daughter of a rather mismatched pair, who are subjects of humour throughout the book.
When Elizabeth first meets Mr. Darcy she is repelled by his ill manners and arrogance. And Mr. Darcy first thinks she is not handsome enough to dance with, and is prejudiced against her family,esp. her ridiculous mother and younger sisters. Yet despite many misunderstandings they manage to get to know eachother and themselves, and overcome their various prides & prejudices.
All women readers will not be able to help falling in love with Mr. Darcy, also check out the BBC version with Colin Firth. Woo hoo!
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Summary: A Wonderfully Witty Romance Novel
Review: Well, I first read Pride and Prejudice while in 10th grade and I fell in love with the book and its characters. I finished it in about 2 days while the rest of my class were reading the required amount each day. Lol, I became very ahead of my class for this book.
The book is just so universal. It could happen anywhere, to anyone, at any time. Which is why I related to it, I could see what happened in the book could very likely happen in my time(and I wouldn't mind it happening to me, ;).)
Also, I like the strength of Elizabeth's character. She is smart and witty and has a mind of her own. She doesn't allow her mother to pressure her into anything she doesn't want.
I highly recommend this book, so go out and read it today,....
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Summary: A must read
Review: This is one of the best writing of Jane Austen's.The title aptly says in a few words what the whole
story was about. Elizabeth is a middle-class female with too much pride, and Mr. Darcy is an upper-class male with too much prejudice - or is it vice versa? It appears that both these characters had a little bit of both... Anyway, the characters were very believable, with feelings
and emotions that were surprisingly accurate.
Everyone came out a winner in the end. I particularly liked
Mr. Darcy's reactions (or actions) to Elizabeth's retorts to his proposal. In all cases, they were both right in their own ways. They just needed to get together enough times to finally say what they had been feeling all along. And they do. In the end, it worked out, and oh, did it make me happy!
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Summary: Great!
Review: Pride and Prejudice was probably one of the first novels I read during this time period. The first time I read it, I was amazed by the eloquent but simple writing of Jane Austen. The second time I read it, I was astounded by the way the charactors were portrayed. The third time I read it, I was blown away by the plot, and the rich detials and descriptions that surrounded her story. Since then, every time I read it I am more and more captivated by the certain truthfulness and plain exertion of human nature. The writing is of incredible quality. I would say that this novel is one of the best I have ever read, second only to Les Miserables.
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Summary: Well worth it...
Review: This is a must read. All the senior English classes at my high school watched the BBC movie. Everybody loved the movie. Even the boys. Everybody I know has either read the book since (or read it again in some circumstances) or has plans to read it as soon as they get a chance. The characters are perfect as well as all the description. The entire book is, in a word, perfect. Read It. Watch the movie. Fall in love with Jane Austen (like I have). I am now in the processing of reading all of Austen's novels.
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Summary: Ms. Austin's Brilliant Regency Romance Of Period Mores.
Review: Women in Regency England had few options in life except to marry well. They usually received little, if any, formal education, and their aim was to become "accomplished," proficient in the social graces like music, needlework, sketching, whist and "acceptable" literature. Considerable pressure was placed on women to marry in order to obtain financial security, not just for themselves, but also for their immediate family. Love matches were rare. Ms. Austin writes, "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife." So there you have it. The men and women of the Regency period, nobility and emerging middle class alike, were very focused on the business of marriage. Our story opens in the small community of Longbourn, Hertfordshire. Word is out that the empty Netherfield Estate has been leased to a new occupant - a wealthy bachelor. Mothers and daughters suddenly upset their daily routine, and shatter the local tranquility - buying dress material, sewing, embroidering, planning and fantasizing about balls and marriage. Nowhere is there more excitement than at the Bennett home, where five very marriageable daughters anticipate news of their neighbor. The Bennett's have a particular reason for wishing their girls settled. The Bennett estate, Longbourn, is entailed. It can only be inherited by a male successor. Since the Bennett's have no son, their entire estate will go to Mr. Bennett's cousin. The girls must be married well, so they will have a secure home when their father dies. If their mother should outlive her spouse, they will have to provide for her also. There is a ball in honor of John Bingley, the new resident at Netherfield, and for the friends who accompany him. Bingley is very taken with Jane Bennett, the eldest daughter, and a lovely young woman with a sweet disposition. The feelings are reciprocated and the two form an attachment. It is at this ball that Elizabeth Bennett, the family's second daughter, meets Bingley's friend, the aristocratic Fitzwilliam Darcy. Darcy, is much richer than Bingley. He is a handsome, intelligent man, and the Lord of Pemberly, a large, sumptuous estate in Derbyshire. Darcy, however, is the epitome of haughtiness when he arrives on the scene, and looks down his nose at the local yokels. Elizabeth Bennett, is quite different from most young women of the Regency Period. She had been encouraged to use and develop her strong intellect since childhood, and she has become quite literate, and enjoys fine books and literary conversation. She is bright, with a sharp wit, much more independent than her sisters, and very pretty. Darcy is attracted to her immediately, but snubs her unknowingly. She responds in kind, thinking him to be boorish and far too proud. Thus she is prejudiced against him from their first meeting. The novel is filled with Ms. Austin's humor and delightful characters, including: George Wickham, a handsome military officer who further prejudices Elizabeth against Darcy with tales from their mutual past; William Collins, a pompous clergyman, cousin to the Bennets, and probable heir to the family holdings; Charlotte Lucas, a young neighbor and dear friend to Elizabeth and Jane; and Lady Catherine De Bourgh, the quintessential aristocrat. Jane Austen weaves her plots and sub-plots with elegant prose and wit. Her clever use of irony, reveals her characters' charms and flaws. At one point, Mr. Darcy actually insists that Elizabeth is the proud one. It is pure pleasure to read her narrative and dialogue. And the characters are so believable that is difficult to remain disinterested in their lives and foibles. Mr Darcy learns more about Elizabeth with each chapter. He discovers her wit, intelligence and charm. She almost always spurns his awkward attempts to woo her. When she finally admits to herself how much she admires Darcy, he puts his foot in his mouth. He tries to tell Elizabeth of his deep feelings for her. However, he explains that his strong emotions go against his social background. He is prepared to marry someone of lower status, prepared to suffer hostility from his relations, and society in general, in order to be with her. All of this, sounds condescending to Elizabeth, and he infuriates her. It is as if Darcy is doing her a favor by loving her. He also tells her, honestly, that he has sabotaged the relationship between her sister Jane and his friend Bingley, because he fears Jane wants to marry Bungley for his money. So, once again, Elizabeth rejects him because of his pride. If the young couple would be able to understand and let go of their shallow pride and prejudice, a wonderful love and friendship could form and flourish. Elizabeth also exhibits her prejudice against her close friend, Charlotte, when she marries for convenience instead of love. Ms. Austin paints a vivid picture of various relationships, and the marriage mores of Regency England. She portrays the relationships of the senior Bennett's, of Charlotte and her new husband, and of young, frivolous Lydia Bennett who marries at fifteen. Ms. Austin stresses the necessity of compatibility in a marriage, since divorce is almost impossible. She demonstrates the various forms compatibility takes in her characters' relationships. This much beloved Jane Austin novel is one of my favorites. It reads like a dream and is difficult to put down. I can't recommend it highly enough. Enjoy!
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Summary: Amazing!!!
Review: I thought it was absolutely amazing! It's one of those books u can't put down! I new Mr.Darcy from the beginning. Well anyway i'm 14 and i thought the words were a lil' big, but other then that i learned alot.
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Summary: Entertaining! Defintely reading pleasure!
Review: After reading this book I thought that if the early 19th century had soap operas, they would be a little like this. I thought I was going to be bored but I was quickly proven wrong. The best parts of the book is when Elizabeth is around Mr. Darcy (you'll see why). I found Mrs. Bennett (Elizabeth's mother) to have a sort of comic role(you might agree with me). And the juicy secrets revealed later in the book will have your jaw wide open. By the end of the book you'll fall in love with the charactors and you might be tempted to read it again (I know I did). There is a reason why this is Jane Austen's most widely read and most loved book: It's just entertaining reading!
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Summary: I like reading very much
Review: And I was very disappointed with 'Pride and Prejudice', which I read by choice. It did not offer anything I would expect from a good book: surprise, pleasure (intellectual as well as emotional), humor (the character of Mr. Bennet being an exception), new ideas or meaningful information. After finishing the book I ran to a bookstore and traded it for a second-hand copy of 'A House for Mr. Biswas'. Maybe this time...
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Summary: The Best of Jane Austen
Review: Of all of Austen's novels, and I've read them all, Pride and Prejudice stands out to me as the most dynamic. The characters are richly developed and the plot woven skillfully in and out of the quirks of society. This book can be boring and tedious to read if you let it, but with a little imagination and an enjoyment of the language it can take flight and transform. I have read the book five or six times and studied it in an English analysis class, and each time I find something new to discover and relish in Austen's witty commentary. Read it once for the plot, then read it again for the social critisism, and it will blow you away!
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