Name: Pride and Prejudice
ISBN: 9783750436978

Hugh Thomson

Jane Austen

Mr. and Mrs. Bennet and their five daughters - Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty, and Lydia live in rural England. As the Bennets have no sons, their estate, Longbourn, is destined to be inherited by Mr. Bennet's cousin, Mr. Collins, a pompous clergyman. Mrs. Bennet, eager to secure her daughters' futures through suitable marriages, is delighted when wealthy bachelor Charles Bingley moves into Netherfield, a nearby estate. Bingley is introduced to the local society at an assembly ball, along with his haughty sister, Caroline, and his aloof friend, the handsome and rich Mr. Darcy. Bingley is enchanted with Jane, while Elizabeth takes an instant dislike to Darcy after he coldly rebuffs her and later makes demeaning remarks about her that she overhears ...

Unabridged - original text of the third edition (1817) - with numerous illustrations by Hugh Thomson

Pride and Prejudice

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Tija

Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance. 

Ashlyn Barrett

I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine. 

Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves, vanity to what we would have others think of us. 

There are very few of us who have heart enough to be really in love without encouragement.  

A lady’s imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony, in a moment. 

The more I see of the world, the more am I dissatisfied with it; and every day confirms my belief of the inconsistency of all human characters, and of the little dependence that can be placed on the appearance of merit or sense.

Emma P

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WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH The Vintage Classics Austen series is designed by the writer and illustrator Leanne Shapton and introduced by some of our finest contemporary writers and Austen fans: Alexander McCall Smith, Lynne Truss, Amanda Vickery, Francesca Segal, P.D. James and Andrew Motion. 'The best-loved book by our best-loved novelist' Independent Elizabeth Bennet is young, clever and attractive, but her mother is a nightmare and she and her four sisters are in dire need of financial security and escape in the shape of husbands. The arrival of the affable Mr Bingley and arrogant Mr Darcy in the neighbourhoos, both single and in possession of large fortunes, turns all their lives upside down in this witty drama of friendship, rivalry, enmity and love.

Michelle Dsouza

A classic for a reason, and still the best opening line in literature. Pride and Prejudice is the original romantic comedy with brains. Set in Regency-era England, it follows Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates family expectations, social pressure, class politics, and a certain Mr. Darcy who is… not immediately charming. What starts as misunderstanding and pride slowly turns into something much more satisfying, all while Austen quietly drags society with perfect wit. The genius of this book is how modern it still feels. Elizabeth is sharp, funny, and independent in a way that makes her easy to root for, and the dialogue is genuinely entertaining. Austen writes romance with intelligence, where the emotional payoff comes from growth, humility, and seeing someone clearly, not just from grand gestures. And yes, that opening line is unmatched. It sets the tone instantly: clever, biting, and iconic. I reread this and still find new things to love every time, from the humor to the social commentary to the slow-burn romance that basically invented the blueprint.

"When Elizabeth Bennet first meets eligible bachelor Fitzwilliam Darcy, she thinks him arrogant and conceited, while he struggles to remain indifferent to her good looks and lively mind. When she later discovers that Darcy has involved himself in the troubled relationship between his friend Bingley and her beloved sister Jane, she is determined to dislike him more than ever"--Book cover p. [4].

Gabriely Matias

In early nineteenth-century England, a spirited young woman copes with the suit of a snobbish gentleman, and the romantic entanglements of her four sisters.

Karen

Pride and prejudice.

I GET WHY THIS IS A CLASSIC NOW. DARCY AND ELIZABETH 😍😍😍

Susan

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I really enjoyed the beginning, however, it slowed down and took forever for me to actually finish, plus the last chapter was really unrewarding. That being said, I did still enjoy their romance and think that we should bring back men who yearn ❤️📖

Sadie Hoffman

I am a sucker for angry love confessions.  

march🐇

A joy to revisit this through Rosamund Pike’s audiobook narration, I was just as captivated and charmed by it as I was when I first read the novel over 20 years ago.

Laura Dobie

Well written, clever, and witty. It is slow however!

shivani karadia

Austen's most popular novel, the unforgettable story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read Few have failed to be charmed by the witty and independent spirit of Elizabeth Bennet in Austen's beloved classic Pride and Prejudice. When Elizabeth Bennet first meets eligible bachelor Fitzwilliam Darcy, she thinks him arrogant and conceited; he is indifferent to her good looks and lively mind. When she later discovers that Darcy has involved himself in the troubled relationship between his friend Bingley and her beloved sister Jane, she is determined to dislike him more than ever. In the sparkling comedy of manners that follows, Jane Austen shows us the folly of judging by first impressions and superbly evokes the friendships, gossip and snobberies of provincial middle-class life.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Es ésta la novela más popular de Jane Austen (1775-1817), considerada por la mayor parte de los críticos como una obra maestra. En ella, todos los elementos del equilibrado y sobrio arte de la escritora alcanzan su mejor expresión. La obra debe gran parte de su popularidad al brío y a la agudeza con que son creados algunos personajes cómicos, como el amenísimo pastor Collins, uno de los figurones más célebres de la literatura inglesa. 
Con unos pocos y sencillos rasgos, Jane Austen traza unas figuras tan eficaces, que alcanzan un relieve que las hace inolvidables.

Orgullo y prejuicio

Meh, no es de mi estilo. Podría entender que es una caricatura de la sociedad de la época, aunque es principalmente un libro de romance.

Andrés

good book but it’s better read as a romance compared to a feminist text. when read as a feminist text there’s a lot of contradictions in austen's message and criticisms.

mimi

When Elizabeth Bennet first meets eligible bachelor Fitzwilliam Darcy, she thinks him arrogant and conceited, while he struggles to remain indifferent to her good looks and lively mind. When she later discovers that Darcy has involved himself in the troubled relationship between his friend Bingley and her beloved sister Jane, she is determined to dislike him more than ever. In the sparkling comedy of manners that follows, Jane Austen shows the folly of judging by first impressions and superbly evokes the friendships, gossip and snobberies of provincial middle-class life.
--back cover

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‘I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! -- When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.’

‘Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves, vanity to what we would have others think of us.’

‘It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.’

Given it was the 213th anniversary since Pride and Prejudice was published, I thought it would be a good time to finally read this Jane Austen classic. While it is renowned for being a classic romance novel, Austen explores several important themes prevalent in the Regency era, from social class to gender roles. The novel centres around women needing to marry to not only comply with societal expectations but also ensure financial security throughout their lives, with characters constantly reminded not to marry beneath them regarding wealth and social status. This is interesting as Austen herself remained unmarried, thus you can somewhat see Austen expressing herself through the character of Elizabeth, a strong-willed, independent, and clever young woman, highlighting women should not be restricted within societal norms. There are layers to Austen’s commentary on gender roles in the nineteenth-century as she criticises the societal constructs of marriage and stereotypical gender roles, with men maintaining positions of power while women submit; Elizabeth, however, offers a sense of hope for female readers in the 1800s. Austen portrays marriages of convenience and desire to meet pragmatic societal needs through the Bennets, Collins, and Wickems, but contrastingly constructs a marriage between Elizabeth and Darcy based on love and respect.

Social class is also a notable theme, with the conspicuous portrayal of social hierarchies and how prejudices from interacting social classes influence lives and decisions, with the Darcy’s and Bennett’s frequently narrating the prospect of ‘marrying up’ and ‘marrying down.’ The Bennetts are from the middle-class sector and express their desire to marry their five daughters to men of a higher class to ensure financial security. Despite the characters being more powerful than working-class Georgians, there is still a conflict of power and influence. The title of the classic directly reflects the central conflict in the novel; every character is prideful about something and prejudiced against another. The intersection of gender and social class demonstrates the prevalence of these issues in the Regency era with Austen’s commentary inserting that women and the lower class were unfairly treated by society. 

Although this quote is not in the book, ‘You have bewitched me body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you. And wish from this day forth never to be parted from you’ encapsulates Mr Darcy as the original yearner!

Eleanor 

‘I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! -- When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.’

‘Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves, vanity to what we would have others think of us.’

‘It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.’

Given it was the 213th anniversary since Pride and Prejudice was published, I thought it would be a good time to finally read this Jane Austen classic. While it is renowned for being a classic romance novel, Austen explores several important themes prevalent in the Regency era, from social class to gender roles. The novel centres around women needing to marry to not only comply with societal expectations but also ensure financial security throughout their lives, with characters constantly reminded not to marry beneath them regarding wealth and social status. This is interesting as Austen herself remained unmarried, thus you can somewhat see Austen expressing herself through the character of Elizabeth, a strong-willed, independent, and clever young woman, highlighting women should not be restricted within societal norms. There are layers to Austen’s commentary on gender roles in the nineteenth-century as she criticises the societal constructs of marriage and stereotypical gender roles, with men maintaining positions of power while women submit; Elizabeth, however, offers a sense of hope for female readers in the 1800s. Austen portrays marriages of convenience and desire to meet pragmatic societal needs through the Bennets, Collins, and Wickems, but contrastingly constructs a marriage between Elizabeth and Darcy based on love and respect.

Social class is also a notable theme, with the conspicuous portrayal of social hierarchies and how prejudices from interacting social classes influence lives and decisions, with the Darcy’s and Bennett’s frequently narrating the prospect of ‘marrying up’ and ‘marrying down.’ The Bennetts are from the middle-class sector and express their desire to marry their five daughters to men of a higher class to ensure financial security. Despite the characters being more powerful than working-class Georgians, there is still a conflict of power and influence. The title of the classic directly reflects the central conflict in the novel; every character is prideful about something and prejudiced against another. The intersection of gender and social class demonstrates the prevalence of these issues in the Regency era with Austen’s commentary inserting that women and the lower class were unfairly treated by society. 

Although this quote is not in the book, ‘You have bewitched me body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you. And wish from this day forth never to be parted from you’ encapsulates Mr Darcy as the original yearner!

infelizmente me vi no mr darcy, cinco estrelas

Pedro Rodarte

I didn't think I'd like book Darcy so much more than I already liked 1995 and 2005 Darcy's 

It's nice to get the depth that comes w a novel compared to a movie. 

I didn't think I'd like book Darcy so much more than I already liked 1995 and 2005 Darcy's 

It's nice to get the depth that comes w a novel compared to a movie. 

text, backgrounds, criticism.

Mau juga dong disayang sampe kayak you have bewitched me body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you. And wish from this day forth never to be parted from you. 

TSANA

I am already a loyal fan to the 1995 bbc series and was thrilled to discover that it's probably the best book to screen adaptation ever. Listening to this audiobook was like playing the show without looking at the screen, i had a blast!!

Verdaderamente hubo mucho orgullo y prejuicio en estos personajes, amé a Lizzy

Jazmín Mejía

Mr und Mrs Bennet müssen nicht weniger als fünf Töchter möglichst vorteilhaft unter die Haube bringen. Die kluge und stolze Elizabeth erweist sich dabei als Problemfall. Um Aristokratenstolz und bürgerliches Vorurteil dreht sich ein wild wirbelndes Heiratskarussell.

Source: https://www.dtv.de/buch/jane-austen-stolz-und-vorurteil-14160/

Stolz und Vorurteil

After having seen the 2005 film (the best one of them all), I had to pick up the book and it did not disappoint. I'm now an avid collector of Pride and Prejudice and I think that says enough about how much I love this story. Truly a timeless classic.

Lorry

Elizabeth Bennett has a keen mind, a sharp wit, and no desire to marry for convenience. When she meets Mr Darcy, her first impressions are far from favourable, and he shows little interest in her. Nor do their opinions improve with further acquaintance. There seems to be little hope of romance; indeed, it might be impossible unless they can confront the flaws in their own natures. Perhaps their first impressions were mistaken?Profuse with her inimitable wit and charm, Pride and Prejudice is one of Austen's most beloved novels, and stands among literature's greatest love stories.

Well… this put me into a massive reading slump. Wanted to dnf but I felt like one has to read it at some point in life. And dont get me wrong, I wouldnt call it bad writing, just reeeally slow with alot of side info and description etc. It just wasnt for me.

Lenja

Pride and Prejudice / Stolz und Vorurteil

"Stolz und Vorurteil" ist ein wunderbares Buch über die Intrigen und Beziehungen aus vergangenen Zeiten. 

Obwohl ich 377 Seiten auf meine ersehnten Aussichten auf ein Happy Ende warten musste, war das Buch eine wirkliche Bereicherung für mein Regal. 

Die zahlreichen Charaktere sind so lebhaft beschrieben, dass man das Gefühl hat selbst Teil einer der vielen Gesellschaften zu sein. Dabei sind sowohl liebenswürdige als auch weniger sympathische Personen dabei, welche die Nähe zur Realität der Geschichte gut abbilden. 

Die altertümliche Sprache hat teilweise kleinere Auswirkungen auf den Lesefluss, aber im Gesamten mochte ich das Buch und seine Geschichte sehr gerne.

Luna

"Stolz und Vorurteil" ist ein wunderbares Buch über die Intrigen und Beziehungen aus vergangenen Zeiten. 

Obwohl ich 377 Seiten auf meine ersehnten Aussichten auf ein Happy Ende warten musste, war das Buch eine wirkliche Bereicherung für mein Regal. 

Die zahlreichen Charaktere sind so lebhaft beschrieben, dass man das Gefühl hat selbst Teil einer der vielen Gesellschaften zu sein. Dabei sind sowohl liebenswürdige als auch weniger sympathische Personen dabei, welche die Nähe zur Realität der Geschichte gut abbilden. 

Die altertümliche Sprache hat teilweise kleinere Auswirkungen auf den Lesefluss, aber im Gesamten mochte ich das Buch und seine Geschichte sehr gerne.

PS: Mr. Darcy for the win🤓

A tour de force of wit and sparkling dialogue, Pride and Prejudice shows how the headstrong Elizabeth Bennet and the aristocratic Mr Darcy must have their pride humbled and their prejudices dissolved before they can acknowledge their love for each other. Austen's best-loved novel is an unforgettable story about the inaccuracy of first impressions, the power of reason, and above all the strange dynamics of human relationships and emotions. Gorgeously illustrated by the celebrated Hugh Thomson, this Macmillan Collector's Library edition also includes an afterword by author and critic Henry Hitchings.

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5 ★ - (adored, absolute favorite)

The first Jane Austen book I've read and I love it so so much!!! Full review to come. 12/21/23

lala

Romance books aren't my thing, but I give Jane Austen a chance to peek at the beauty of her writings. The premise of the story in itself is simple, clothed with the lives of everyday people in European settings. I enjoy reading the dialogues in this story albeit sometimes it's too intricate for simple messages to be conveyed. There isn't much romance like your usual romance books the romance is slowly build through character interactions and it's interesting to read. Austen's words are indeed beautiful. There is no regret in reading it, it was a pleasurable read and not too difficult of a classic. Whether or not I'd read another of Austen's works are still questionable.

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