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Pride and Prejudice (Wordsworth Classics) (Paperback)

by Jane Austen (Author)
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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Wordsworth Editions Ltd; Reprint edition (5 May 1992)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1853260002
  • ISBN-13: 978-1853260001
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.6 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,387 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Elizabeth Bennet is the perfect Austen heroine: intelligent, generous, sensible, incapable of jealousy or any other major sin. That makes her sound like an insufferable goody-goody, but the truth is she's a completely hip character who ,if provoked, is not above skewering her antagonist with a piece of her exceptionally sharp, yet always polite, 18th-century wit. The real point of the book though, the critical question which will keep you fixated throughout, is: will Elizabeth and Mr Darcy hook up? Read this genuine all-time classic and discover the answer while enjoying a story that has charmed generation after generation. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Pride and Prejudice, which opens with one of the most famous sentences in English Literature, is an ironic novel of manners. In it the garrulous and empty-headed Mrs Bennet has only one aim - that of finding a good match for each of her five daughters. In this she is mocked by her cynical and indolent husband. With its wit, its social precision and, above all, its irresistible heroine, Pride and Prejudice has proved one of the most enduringly popular novels in the English language.

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The freshness and perfection of form are astonishing., 14 Mar 2002
By John Austin "austinjr@bigpond.net.au" (Kangaroo Ground, Australia) - See all my reviews
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It is almost 200 years since "Pride and Prejudice" was first published. It ought to be the equivalent in literature of those faded, dried flowers that used to be found pressed between the pages of the old family bible. Instead it is redolent of freshly cut flowers still carrying a sprinkling of morning dew.

The freshness and the perfection of form are certainly astonishing. Jane Austin is as good as story teller as ever picked up a pen, knowing exactly how to construct plots, and what incidents and dialogues to detail in full and what to briefly summarize. Her "world" is small but intricately constructed. Every characteristic, quality and idea has a precise and fixed value, all being ranked strictly and sternly according to decorum, logic and morality.

Despite its architectural perfection, however, a recent re-reading reveals one or two construction features that are questionable. How could it be, for example that Fitzwilliam Darcy could have such a dragon for an aunt? I also wonder about the friendship between Darcy and Bingley. How did it begin? It is obviously important to each, but we are given nothing of its history.

Jane Austen lived long enough to see this book published and enjoyed amongst her own family and a small readership. Her mother entertained family members with it, reading it, in Jane Austen's estimation, a little too quickly. Distinguished British actress Lindsay Duncan reads it with perfect timing and inflexion in this highly recommended audio tape format, which presents the novel in an unabridged version of just over twelve hours.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If you want a good husband, 25 Jul 2006
I read Pride and Prejudice when I was a pupil. Jane Austen's description is very exquisite and attactive.I was used to compare it with another book-Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. I prefer to the latter,because it's more Platonic.At that time,I could not understand why they were so realistic.You could frequently read this word 'match' in Jane Austen's books.If Darcy was a poor miner, would they be in love? Just because they are in the same class, and can meet in the tearoom or ballroom.
Nevertheless I change my mind now. As a young woman waiting for another half, now I can absolutely understand why my mum always asks me learning from Elizabeth.Yes. She is so beautiful, innocent, wise and decorous. Real word is real. you can not live as egocentric & romantic Carmen. Now I know that the elopement of Elizabeth's sister was not romantic but silly and irresponsible.
If you want a Mr. Right, you have to be the right one. So I pick up this classic book again. Hope you can enjoy the Pride and Prejudice .(sorry for my poor English and unlicked review, hope u can understand it^^)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply a must read as a great literary classic, 19 April 2006
Jane Austin brings you to the world of 1800s society. "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." In those days a womens aim was to get married to secure her future. Therefore it was advantageous to be well accomplished and high in society in order to make a good match. Our main character Elizabeth will only marry for love and so were her affectionate sister Jane..but will it be the ones they expect? There's Mrs Bennet's obsession of getting her daughters married off..and the sarcasm of her husband. The pride and snobbery of the rich Mr Darcy (who i can always picture as Colin Firth thanks to the BBC).Mr Collins, the solemn Clergyman who is absurd with his polite flatteries. A wonderful story of unwanted attentions, embarassing proposals, disgraces, wit, passion and enduring love.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A true classic of amazing writing
This book is my favourite book of all times, it is truely great. It is number two in the BBC's big read top 100 books to read and i agree. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pride and Prejudice (Classic Fiction) Audio Book
Item received as described - It was a present for my Nan for Christmas and she loves these as she finds it difficult to read a book after suffering a stroke last year. Thanks.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A rare high quality hardback
Obviously the actual writer and the story are excellent. What requires more attention is the quality of this particular hardback edition. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!
Austen's best novel and one of the best in English Literature. A completely realistic and loveable cast of characters and one of the great love stories of all time. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!
Although I don't look like a bookwormy type (unless you know me), this is my favorite book. I read it first aged 11 and now aged nearly 13, it continues to guide me. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars It is a truth...
the first paragraph of this book sets the tone, you know what will happen and you know it will take a hell of a long time for it to actually come to pass. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Its about time I read it!
Like a previous reviewer I was made to read this at school and found it incredibly hard and was a sure thing to get me off to sleep but now twenty years on I challenged myself to... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Trickle Tree

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the greatest classics of all time
Put simply, this is a masterpiece of an English novel and one of Austen's greatest works and to many is the greatest novel of al time. Worth a read if you haven't read it already.
Published 19 months ago by Jasmine

5.0 out of 5 stars Appearances Can Be Deceiving about Character
The lasting appeal of Pride and Prejudice is worth explaining to those who haven't read the book or seen the movies before launching into a review of this British classic. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Appearances Can Be Deceiving about Character
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