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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!

Felicia I read this when I was ten and, like you, had absolutely no idea what was going on. Then I read it again, and got more of the idea. The third time rea…moreI read this when I was ten and, like you, had absolutely no idea what was going on. Then I read it again, and got more of the idea. The third time really got me interested.
I also got help because my mom is a huge fan and explained to me parts I didn't understand.
I would suggest to maybe watch the first episode of the TV show (I know, I know, movies aren't as good as the books) just to get a good feel of the characters and the setting. (less)

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