Pride and Prejudice - The Library of the Uncommons

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English language

Published Aug. 5, 1979 by Listen for Pleasure.

ISBN:: 978-0-88646-029-7
OCLC Number:: 770105720

it is believed that Pride and Prejudice developed from a previous work called First Impressions, which Jane Austen began in 1796 when she was 20 years old. Both titles are appropriate, for the relationships of Austen's characters are all hindered by social prejudice and false impressions. For example while she is attracted to Darcy's exceptional good-looks and "noble mien", Elizabeth Bennet is repelled by his pride and arrogance towards her. "1 could forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine': she remarks to a friend after being snubbed by Darcy Jane Austen's characters are rich and varied: scatterbrained Mrs. Bennet, whose aim in life is to see her five daughters married; proud Mr. Darcy; the pompous Parson, Mr. Collins, who seeks the most advantageous match for himself; handsome Wickham, the scoundrel; good-humoured Mr. Bingley and of course the two eldest Bennet daughters —Jane and Elizabeth. This 3 hour abridgement …

it is believed that Pride and Prejudice developed from a previous work called First Impressions, which Jane Austen began in 1796 when she was 20 years old. Both titles are appropriate, for the relationships of Austen's characters are all hindered by social prejudice and false impressions. For example while she is attracted to Darcy's exceptional good-looks and "noble mien", Elizabeth Bennet is repelled by his pride and arrogance towards her. "1 could forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine': she remarks to a friend after being snubbed by Darcy Jane Austen's characters are rich and varied: scatterbrained Mrs. Bennet, whose aim in life is to see her five daughters married; proud Mr. Darcy; the pompous Parson, Mr. Collins, who seeks the most advantageous match for himself; handsome Wickham, the scoundrel; good-humoured Mr. Bingley and of course the two eldest Bennet daughters —Jane and Elizabeth. This 3 hour abridgement of Jane Austen's classic novel is read by Celia Johnson, one of the most distinguished actresses of the English stage,

Abridged for recording purposes by Frances Welch Produced by Graham Goodwin - Approx. playing time: 3 hours ®1979 Music For Pleasure Limited

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4 stars

a delightful glimpse into an era long gone...

short plot description: centre of the book is the family Bennet, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet and their five unmarried daughters. The setting is early 19th century England and we follow the chain of events through the eyes of Elizatbeth Bennet (the second eldest daughter)which is started when a young, handsome, rich and unmarried young man moves into the neighbourhood.......

A wonderful read, a light, funny and romantic comedy which even after almost 200 years still has some remarkable insights into the relationship between men and women and the pressures of society. Some parts reminded me of the "screwball comedy" movies of the 1930s.

Minor point: language and grammar felt strange in places which is only to be expected in a novel that old.

My advice: for everyone who likes romantic novels

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