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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!
Patrycja Szczudlo Hello, Someone mentioned an annotated version of Pride and I have suggested this version to my students: "The Annotated Pride and Prejudice" annotated…moreHello, Someone mentioned an annotated version of Pride and I have suggested this version to my students: "The Annotated Pride and Prejudice" annotated and edited by David M. Shapard, 2004. This book is set up with the story appearing on the left-hand side of the book and notes and explanations on the right-side.
An awesome book. Dr. Shapard explains the customs and meanings of phrases no longer used today. I hope you can get a copy from your local library but if not, I have seen used copies on Amazon that do not cost a lot.
The only movie that follows the book fairly close is the television version on PBS, filmed in England. Listening to an audio book can be very confusing. I hope this helps.(less)
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