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How do I understand the language in Pride and Prejudice? I'm 13 and we haven't studied it in school but I would like to read it for fun but I can't understand even the first page! Can someone please help me out!
Jamie Martinez Try a combination of the ebook and an audible version. Librivox.org has it for free. I recommend Pride and Prejudice version 4 read by Elizabeth Klett…moreTry a combination of the ebook and an audible version. Librivox.org has it for free. I recommend Pride and Prejudice version 4 read by Elizabeth Klett. She does an wonderful reading. Sometimes, hearing it aloud helps to understand the written word a little easier. And you can replay any "speeches" you have trouble with, over and over.
I admire you for looking to the classics and you won't be disappointed, just keep on trying. I had the same issues with reading Homer, it took me 4 tries to really understand and then enjoy the book. Now Homer is right on up there with Jane Austen in my favorite author list.(less)
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