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Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
Austen's finest comedy of manners portrays life in the genteel rural society of the early 1800s, and tells of the initial misunderstandings (and mutual enlightenment) between lively and quick witted Elizabeth Bennet and the haughty Mr. Darcy.
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Bennet," as she entered the room, "we have had a most delightful evening, a most excellent ball. I wish you had been there. Jane was so admired, nothing could be like it. Everybody said how well she looked; and Mr. Bingley thought her quite beautiful, and danced with her twice! Only think of that, my dear; he actually danced with her twice! and she was the only creature in the room that he asked a second time. First of all, he asked Miss Lucas. I was so vexed to see him stand up with her! But, however, he did not admire her at all; indeed, nobody can, you know; and he seemed quite struck with Jane as she was going down the dance. So he inquired who she was, and got introduced, and asked her for the two next. Then the two third he danced with Miss King, and the two fourth with Maria Lucas, and the two fifth with Jane again, and the two sixth with Lizzy, and the Boulanger--"
"If he had had any compassion for me," cried her husband impatiently, "he would not have danced half so
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this book is simply wonderful, the sarcastism mixed with humour. The clear picture of the distance between the rich and the poor. The love that radiates between the sisters.
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i think is one of the best novels in the whole world
i saw the movie with Keira and i loved it
but i like the book better
i saw the movie with Keira and i loved it
but i like the book better
11/08/2010
It is an excellent novel to read . You always come to such a end which you never know.
06/04/2010
As I read the book I could not help but think that Jane Austen had portrayed herself in Elizabeth Bennet. This book is breathtaking, refreshing and left me with such incomparable contentment. A must read for all book lovers.
01/08/2010
Excellent! Best of Jane Austen
05/18/2009
I started it with great anticipation but was really disappointed by it......
Slow in the middle but saves face due to interesting but obvious end.
Slow in the middle but saves face due to interesting but obvious end.
02/13/2009
I really like this book. even after having read it 100 times, on openinig it again I can not help admiring
What admired me so much is how She begins all that story
I say if I cuold write a book i wish i began as she did.
Its the book for thoose who do not believe in power of love
how sudden it is.
What admired me so much is how She begins all that story
I say if I cuold write a book i wish i began as she did.
Its the book for thoose who do not believe in power of love
how sudden it is.
10/03/2008
No wonder that this book is one of the world's most loved books. Read it and you can't help but love it. The charecters are so real and beautifully sketched. A delightful book, must read for all who haven't yet read this masterpiece.
04/20/2008
THIS I A MUST READ FOR ALL READERS... JANE IS ONE OF THOSE AUTHORS THAT NOT ONLY GIVES YOU ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO HAVE A VIVID PICTURE OF EXACTLY WHAT IS GOING ON BUT LEAVES JUST ENOUGH FOR YOU TO MAKE THE CHARACTERS YOUR OWN.. IT IS THE STORY THAT ANYONE AND EVERYONE WILL BE ABLE TO RELATE TO IN ONE FORM OR THE OTHER.. THE TRUTH OF REAL LOVE AND HATE AND HOW THEY ARE ONE IN THE SAME SO OFTEN.. I LOVE THE MOVIE BUT I ABSOLUTLY ADORE THE BOOK.. IT SHOULD BE REQUIRED READING IN ALL SCHOOLS.. TO BAD IT IS NOT.
03/13/2008
Jane Austen's writing skills are stunning. This book proves it. The characters are real, the story is entertaining, and the overall quality of the novel makes it one of the best.
If you haven't read and are still wondering whether you should, I'm telling you, you should...
If you haven't read and are still wondering whether you should, I'm telling you, you should...
01/31/2008
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