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Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen,

Carol Howard (Introduction)

Start date: December 1, 2006

Finish date: December 31, 2006

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Why we're reading this: We watched the A&E version of Pride & Prejudice starring Colin Firth.
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Jun 06, 2012 Henry Avila rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Pride and Prejudice Jane Austen's most famous novel, the story of a man with five unmarried but attractive daughters, from the oldest to youngest Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Catherine and Lydia 15, in Regency England, during the unending Napoleonic Wars. When Mr. Bennet is no longer breathing, his beautiful house will be inherited by a distant cousin, in both miles and blood Mr. Collins, they have never seen (women during that era, loss their property to the nearest male relative in such circumstance Pride and Prejudice Jane Austen's most famous novel, the story of a man with five unmarried but attractive daughters, from the oldest to youngest Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Catherine and Lydia 15, in Regency England, during the unending Napoleonic Wars. When Mr. Bennet is no longer breathing, his beautiful house will be inherited by a distant cousin, in both miles and blood Mr. Collins, they have never seen (women during that era, loss their property to the nearest male relative in such circumstances) , his concerned family becomes homeless. The parents, the witty sarcastic Mr. Bennet is rather aloof they believe, and the loving Mrs. Bennet silly and ignorant , but it's incumbent that the girls find good, rich men to marry before that unhappy situation occurrence happens . Mrs. Bennet is always looking for eligible prospects since so many are in the military and the militia is nearby, that's where Mrs. Bennet looks mainly, officers only of course. The two youngest sisters teenagers, already make daily, secret visits to the local regimental headquarters but Jane is 22 and Elizabeth 20! Time is quickly running out, when a gentleman Mr. Charles Bingley rents the Netherfield house and brings his wealthy friend Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, both bachelors with money ( this is 1813 we have to be quite formal), things are looking up in the village for the Bennet family. At the assembly Bingley dances twice with Jane, the prettiest daughter and Darcy's perceived pride towards the lowly provincials, makes him very disliked by Elizabeth (still sparks fly ) the smartest of the sisters, that's where the book title comes from (now Mr. George Wickham what a charming splendid man, everyone thinks). When these two unattached gentlemen leave for London town all hope sinks, will they ever comeback? After Mr. Collins the unknown cousin visits the home of the Bennet's, an uneasy feeling hangs heavy over the whole family. Mr. William Collins the pompous irritating, silly, clergyman surprisingly proposes to Miss Elizabeth, her mother approves but will the daughter ? The advantages are obvious but the independent woman has a strong streak of following her dreams and what about Mr. Darcy? Is she changing her opinion about that arrogant man, a woman's prerogative.... Celebrating this year, the 200th anniversary of the all time classic. A wonderful, amusing, charmingly warm story about never giving in to expediency but follow your dreams no matter how remote the possibility of success, sometimes you wake up, and it becomes reality. ...more

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Aug 12, 2011 Richard rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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This book shows that the best laid plans of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet gang aft agley, but that doesn't stop Mrs. B. from trying to snag the best (or only) available sons-in-law for her brood of husbandless daughters. Elizabeth Bennet, the second daughter, is cautious when it comes to the marriage market. Her judgment is not always totally reliable--and thereby hangs this tale--but we have to breathe a sigh of relief when she eludes the grasp of some of the more unsavoury candidates.

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Jul 11, 2012 Abigail rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Just finished it today. I admit I only started to read this because I now want to follow it up immediately with Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. But I found it did keep my interest and I look forward to also now watching one of the many movie adaptations. Any suggestions on the best ones would be welcome, there are so many movie adaptations!

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Oct 31, 2012 Tara rated it liked it · review of another edition

3 stars: Good, but I probably wouldn't read again.

This book is part of my project to try and read more classics. So far, all it's doing is reminding me why I never read classics. However, Pride and Prejudice is one of those books that is a struggle to get through but you end up liking AFTER you read it.

I knew the basic storyline because I have seen the movie with Kiera Knightley in it. I liked the movie, so I figured I might like the book even though I rarely read (or like) romance novels. Basi ...more

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Jul 30, 2011 Stacy added it · review of another edition

This is my favorite Jane Austen novel (so far) as I am sure it is for a lot of other women out there. While reading this novel, you cannot help but get entangled in the hatred, passion, and romance that transpires. This is one book that I will re-read one a year at least.

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