Pride and Prejudice
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3.3 • 3.2K Ratings
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Publisher Description
An Apple Books Classic edition.
Jane Austen’s beloved classic opens with this witty and very memorable line: “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” With all the twists and turns of a soap opera, Pride and Prejudice chronicles the drama that ensues when the wealthy bachelor Mr. Darcy moves close to the Bennet family home in the English countryside. The news of his arrival sends the socially ambitious Mrs. Bennet-whose main concern is finding suitable matches for her five daughters-into overdrive.
The book’s main character, the high-spirited Elizabeth Bennet, is a strikingly modern heroine: a woman who refuses to lower her expectations or transform herself to suit society’s norms. Austen’s novel achieves a remarkable balance, serving up barbed criticism of the obsession with money, status, and matrimony even as it draws us into a swoon-worthy love story. At its heart, Pride and Prejudice is a romantic comedy, and a darned great one at that. It’s so much fun to turn the pages and wonder about Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy: Will they or won’t they overcome their excessive pride and initial prejudices to make a happily-ever-after connection?
Customer Reviews
Need me a Mr. Darcy
I think everyone knows by now that the Jane Austen classics will always be a treat to read.
The romance, the humor, the writing, and especially, the one-liners were all perfect and absolutely amazing. It warmed my heart and made me feel cozy, almost.
The only problem I have is that I didn’t really form a connection with any of the characters, neither did I feel a love or care for them except for the main couple and Jane Bennet, maybe. With novels like Emma, I really grew a strong liking and emotion to each character, no matter the flaws or imperfections they have. Nonetheless, every character of Jane Austen is always so delicately written!
Favourite book.
Fall in love with Elizabeth Bennett, her irrepressible spirit and her love story with Mr. Darcy.
Hey guys
Is it the complete version?? Thanks u guys :)