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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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Oh my God!what a wonderful book.
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An interesting love story.Though in the beginning the plot seems a little bit boring,it becomes interesting by the change in views of Darcy and Elizebeth.The most interesting about the book is that it gives a well collection of various natures found in humans.
05/14/2013
A beautiful, enlightening love story. A must-read for youngsters and all ages. You will enjoy wit of Elizabeth, pride of Mr.Darcy, loveliness of Jane, silliness of Mrs. Bennet and Lydia, wisdom of Mr. Bennet, long speeches of Mr. Collins and much more. The book is still alive,even after 2 centuries!!
03/02/2013
i love it...... i love the book,the movie,and its amazing writer.
11/13/2012
My first motivation to read full length novel. My favourite heroine of all time is Ms. Elizabeth bennet. Though I feel Shy to say it is the best novel I read because it is of Romance genre, The happiness felt reading this novel has never happened again. eager to read more of her novel. Scene between darcy and elizabeth are so lively and ever cherished.
04/27/2012
all time fav. a classic!! hats off to such a brilliant writer! she brings out all the characters alive! each time i read it ..i can imagine the whole story unfolding in front of me..each minute details that she has described, be it..feelings, expressions, underlying sarcasm..
Miss Jane Austen.. u have addicted me to the written words..
Miss Jane Austen.. u have addicted me to the written words..
12/30/2011
Though too slow in the beginning moves faster in the middle.obvious ending and a bit outdated theme but over all it makes a pretty good read.
01/10/2011
I have loved this book since I first read it forty years ago. Jane Austen was a brilliant writer. She writes with subtlety, intelligence and wit and her style is light and pleasant. There is not a dull moment in this story, and as the years have gone by, I have learned to appreciate new depths to the characters that escaped me in my youth. I have to say that all her novels are of the same quality -- Jane Austen had a wonderful understanding of character.
01/08/2011
just awesome!!!
12/30/2010
Awesome book.MUST READ..
12/03/2010