Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
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Web ID: 14788480Amazing book.
Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is an 1837 Regency-era, romantic novel of manners. The story revolves around themes of societal expectations, marriage, and love. It begins with the arrival of a Mr. Bingley, a man who is rich and single, which sparks the interest of Mrs. Bennett and her daughters. The Bennett family formally meets Mr. Bingley at a local ball, accompanied by his friend, Mr. Darcy, his two sisters, and his brother-in-law. Elizabeth finds Mr. Darcy to be as arrogant and unlikable as everyone else so thinks, as he barely talks, and is too proud to dance with anyone. Bingley and the eldest Bennett daughter, Jane, Quickley form an attachment, though any form of a serious relationship is opposed by Bingley’s sisters and Darcy because of Jane's family's class status. However, Mr. Darcy finds himself attracted to Elizabeth, despite his objections to her family, though to Elizabeth he comes off as uninterested. Later Elizabeth meets and is attracted to a militia officer, George Wickham. Wickham tells Elizabeth of his relations to Darcy and his late father, saying Darcy was jealous of his father‘s favoritism towards him, and how Darcy disobeyed his father’s bequest of a clergyman's revenue to Wickham out of selfish resentment. Wickham's story makes Darcy appear cruel and proud, and Elizabeth believes Wickham and dislikes Darcy even more. Soon the Bennett family is visited by Mr. Bennett's cousin, William Collins, a clergyman who will inhabit Mr. Bennett’s estate when he dies. Boasting about his patroness, Lady Catherine De Bourgh, he informs Miss Bennett that Lady Catherine has instructed him to marry and that he plans to choose a wife from one of her five daughters. Mr. Collins settles on Elizabeth and is surprised and won’t believe it when she refuses his marriage proposal. Although Elizabeth’s friend, Charlotte Lucas, who would rather marry for security than love, accepts his marriage, and the two are soon engaged and married. During this time, Jane is sent a letter and is dismayed to find out that Mr. Bingley and the whole of the Netherfield party have left for London, and does not expect to return. While visiting Charlotte at her new home in Huntsford, Kent, Elizabeth meets Mr. Collins's patroness and Darcy’s aunt, Lady Catherine De Bourgh. Soon after, Mr. Darcy visits his aunt with his cousin, Colonel Fitzwilliam. Darcy seems to be seeking out Elizabeth’s company, but he never says much to her. One day, Elizabeth is surprised by Mr. Darcy proposing to her. Believing he is responsible for Bingley’s separation from Jane and Wickham's misfortune, she refuses him. The next day, Darcy gives her a letter revealing the truth about his and Mr. Wickham’s dispute. After returning home from Kent for a while, Elizabeth goes on a trip with her Aunt and Uncle to Derbyshire county, they visit Darcy’s estate of Pemberley, as they do not expect Darcy's arrival. Darcy arrives unexpectedly and invites Elizabeth to meet his sister and have dinner at Pemberley. Elizabeth begins to have feelings of love for Darcy. Amid this situation, Elizabeth receives letters from Jane telling her Lydia has eloped to Wickham. the news causing Elizabeth and her aunt and uncle to leave for home immediately. Elizabeth Fears that her family will be forever disgraced for the actions of Lydia. They soon find Lydia and Elizabeth discover that Darcy was important in orchestrating their marriage, saving the reputation of the other Bennett daughters. Mr. Bingley soon returns to Netherfield and asks Jane to marry him, and of course, she accepts. Meanwhile, Elizabeth’s happiness is interrupted by a visit from Lady Catherine De Bourgh, who’s heard a rumor that Elizabeth and Darcy are engaged. She demands that Elizabeth promise to not accept any proposal from Darcy. What Lady Catherine tells Darcy of her talk with Elizabeth, gives him hope that Elizabeth has had a change of heart and is in love with him as well. Mr. Darcy soon proposes to Elizabeth again, and she happily accepts. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is an incredible piece of literature as it is very descriptive and has a wonderful story line. I love how Elizabeth’s feelings for Darcy were like a roller coaster, her disliking Darcy then liking him then hating him, and then finally accepting Darcy’s feelings for her and getting married. Whenever I think of the 1900th-century this book is what first comes to mind. The novel is an incredible and romantic book that I would definitely recommend to anyone, especially those who like regency-era and romance.
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the best of the classics
there is a reason that Pride and Prejudice is still a five star read 200+ years after it's original publication. Austen's satirical take on societal norms, marriage, love and everything in between still resonate today. Austen had a way of writing that allows the reader to connect to the story regardless of time. Pride and Prejudice is the OG enemies to lovers story. Packed with gossip, scandal, and witty banter, this story takes place in regency England during a time when eligible men are scarce and the push to marry is strong. "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife." If you haven't read this book yet, I implore you to do so.
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