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Pride & Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice is a novel of manners about the romantic pas de deux between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy, two perfectly suited lovers who, at first, find each other insufferable. Despite Elizabeth’s disdain for Darcy, fate seems determined to keep throwing this pair together, and Darcy, almost in spite of himself, makes revelations causing Elizabeth to question everything she believes. Set in a time when marrying well was a woman’s only way to assure a secure and comfortable future, Pride and Prejudice is one of the best-loved novels of all time.
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Jane Austen
3,887 books74.4k followersJane Austen was an English novelist known primarily for her six novels, which implicitly interpret, critique, and comment upon the English landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage for the pursuit of favourable social standing and economic security. Her works are an implicit critique of the novels of sensibility of the second half of the 18th century and are part of the transition to 19th-century literary realism. Her deft use of social commentary, realism and biting irony have earned her acclaim among critics and scholars.
The anonymously published Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814), and Emma (1816), were a modest success but brought her little fame in her lifetime. She wrote two other novels—Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, both published posthumously in 1817—and began another, eventually titled Sanditon, but died before its completion. She also left behind three volumes of juvenile writings in manuscript, the short epistolary novel Lady Susan, and the unfinished novel The Watsons.
Since her death Austen's novels have rarely been out of print. A significant transition in her reputation occurred in 1833, when they were republished in Richard Bentley's Standard Novels series (illustrated by Ferdinand Pickering and sold as a set). They gradually gained wide acclaim and popular readership. In 1869, fifty-two years after her death, her nephew's publication of A Memoir of Jane Austen introduced a compelling version of her writing career and supposedly uneventful life to an eager audience. Her work has inspired a large number of critical essays and has been included in many literary anthologies. Her novels have also inspired many films, including 1940's Pride and Prejudice, 1995's Sense and Sensibility and 2016's Love & Friendship.
The anonymously published Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814), and Emma (1816), were a modest success but brought her little fame in her lifetime. She wrote two other novels—Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, both published posthumously in 1817—and began another, eventually titled Sanditon, but died before its completion. She also left behind three volumes of juvenile writings in manuscript, the short epistolary novel Lady Susan, and the unfinished novel The Watsons.
Since her death Austen's novels have rarely been out of print. A significant transition in her reputation occurred in 1833, when they were republished in Richard Bentley's Standard Novels series (illustrated by Ferdinand Pickering and sold as a set). They gradually gained wide acclaim and popular readership. In 1869, fifty-two years after her death, her nephew's publication of A Memoir of Jane Austen introduced a compelling version of her writing career and supposedly uneventful life to an eager audience. Her work has inspired a large number of critical essays and has been included in many literary anthologies. Her novels have also inspired many films, including 1940's Pride and Prejudice, 1995's Sense and Sensibility and 2016's Love & Friendship.
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December 17, 2025
Am 16.12.25 wäre Jane Austen 250 Jahre alt geworden. „Frauenbuch und Romantikgeschnulze“ zum Strotz, Anlass für mich, das erste Mal ein Buch von ihr zu lesen. Pride & Prejudice kommt da natürlich als erstes in den Sinn.
Über Literat haben wir dann direkt eine Buddy-Read-Gruppe gebildet und das Buch zusammen in drei Abschnitten gelesen. Das war sicher die beste Entscheidung, Jane Austen ist sicher nichts für ein oberflächliches Lesen, steckt doch so viel drin.
Aber der Reihe nach. Mein Anspruch, das Buch im englischen Original zu lesen, musste ich nach 30 Seiten aufgeben, zum ersten Mal vor der englischen Sprache kapituliert. Es ist eine sehr alte Sprache und der Satzbau ist kompliziert. Das hat mich etwas gefrustet, war aber sicher die zweite gute Entscheidung. Es steckt sehr viel in den beschriebenen Szenen, es kommt auf Nuancen an, die Details machen das Buch lesenswert.
Eine Herausforderung neben der Sprache ist sicherlich auch die große Fülle an Personen.
P&P kann wirklich als „Frauenbuch“ bezeichnet werden. Die Geschichte wird nämlich nur aus der Perspektive der Frauen erzählt. Männer sind zwar im Mittelpunkt der Geschichte, bekommen aber keine Stimme. Das ist letztlich aber auch das, wofür Jane Austen berühmt wurde, war damals absolut nicht üblich, dass das Schicksal der Frauen im Zentrum von Erzählungen stand.
P&P ist aber sicher nicht nur für Frauen interessant. Es beschreibt die sehr komplexen gesellschaftlichen Abhängigkeiten und Verflechtungen. Frauen brauchten Männer, um finanziell abgesichert zu sein; standen den meisten Frauen kein Erwerb oder Einkommensquellen zu.
Und auch vielen Männern stand übrigens nicht einfach die Welt offen, die Zweitgeborenen werden Pfarrer oder ziehen in den Krieg. Harte Zeiten.
P&P beschreibt die Situation der fünf Bennett-Schwestern, die als Teil des gentry, des Landadels im England der Regency-Ära leben. Industrieller Aufstieg und Kriege (Frankreich, Übersee) bestimmen die Zeit. Das wird aber nur wenig gestreift im Buch.
Die Schwestern sind auf Männersuche bzw. müssen hoffen, dass der richtige über den Weg läuft. Alles recht passiv und sehr vom Schicksal bestimmt. Die Rolle der Eltern (Mr und Mrs Bennet), die Nachbarn von der Lucas Lodge und der nervige Cousin Collin sind wichtige Figuren. Genauso Lady Catherine als Person des ganz alten Hochadels.
Aber dann geht es natürlich auch um die Männer! Bingley, der Wohlstandsaufsteiger, Wickham, der rückgratlose, schamlose Offizier und natürlich Mr Darcy, der aus den höchsten Kreisen kommt.
Zu arbeiten scheint keiner, obgleich hier durchaus analysiert wird, dass sich die Damen ja nicht aus reiner Vergüngungssucht die ganze Zeit um die Männer drehen, sondern im Sinne einer gesellschaftlichen Arbeit für die nackte Notwendigkeit, die Zukunft abzusichern. Das wird sehr deutlich, wenn die Freundin Charlotte - schon am Ende ihrer 20er, zwar schlau, aber weder wohlhabend noch hübsch - Collins, den Erben des Anwesens der Bennetts heiratet. Hier wird sehr deutlich Kritik an dem sehr frauenfeindlichen Erbrecht geübt und klargestellt wie hart die Realität für die Frauen ist. Collins ist dabei sehr satirisch überspitzt dargestellt, man wechselt zwischen Fremdscham und Lachanfall; wird damit aber auch deutlich, was die arme Charlotte über sich ergehen lassen muss, nur um ihre finanzielle Absicherung zu erlangen.
Man fragt sich allerdings dennoch, warum dort scheinbar keiner oder kaum einer „echter“ Arbeit nachgehen muss, aber so scheint das im Adel der Fall gewesen zu sein. Hier kann man dann aber schon kritisch anmerken, dass Austen die Angestellten, Bauern und Arbeiter nicht wirklich in ihrer Geschichte auftauchen lässt.
Dann ist da Lydia. Die hat den Schuss nicht gehört, ist hoffnungslos verzogen und jagt allen Uniformen hinterher. Die fällt in Ungnade und brennt mit Wickham durch, der nur verbrannte Erde und Schulden hinterlässt. Das ist eine derartige gesellschaftliche Missetat, dass dadurch das Wohl aller Schwester wegen der Gefahr der gesellschaftlichen Ächtung gefährdet ist. Hier müssen andere versuchen, das ganze zu fixen, sie selber merkt das noch nicht mal.
Jane, die älteste, findet am Ende endlich zu Bingley. Ein kleines Happy End! Da blitzt dann doch etwas von der groß erwarteten Romantik durch, auch wenn das im Buch kaum wirklich beschrieben wird. Es geht mehr um das Warten und die Passivität Janes. Sie muss ihrer gesellschaftlichen Rolle gemäß abwarten und hoffen, dass Bingley zurückkommt. Letztlich passiert das auch nur durch Zutun anderer. Glück gehabt.
Anders Elizabeth, unsere Hauptfigur, die hat einen festen Willen und eine klare Vorstellung davon, dass sie niemals nur der Versorgung wegen heiraten würde. Das Ziel ist die Liebesheirat, sicher mehr der Wunsch wie es sein sollte als damalige Realität. Elizabeth setzt das konsequent um und lehnt gleich zwei Eheanträge ab, wird darin sogar durch den Vater bestärkt. Aber liebt sie Darcy nachher wirklich wegen seines Charakters oder sind ihre Wallungen doch mehr durch den Anblick des Herrschaftsanwesens von Pemberley entstanden? So ganz klar wird das nicht.
Mir ist hingegen klar geworden, dass es wesentlich zu kurz gesprungen ist, P&P als Romantikbuch abzutun, steckt da doch wesentlich mehr Gesellschaftskritik und Satire drin. Das macht das aber eben auch sehr lesenswert, und aus meiner Sicht für jeden!
Ok, es ist sicher nett als „Janeite“ zu Jubiläumsbällen zu fahren, in Regency-Kleider zu tanzen und von Darcy zu schwärmen. Mit der damaligen Zeit und mit dem Kern dieses Austen-Buches hat das nach meiner Lesart aber nicht viel zu tun. Mir war jedenfalls schnell klar, dass ich auf keinen Fall in dieser Zeit leben wollen würden: zu viele Anstandsregeln, Erfolg und Wohlstand sind Schicksalsangelegenheiten und unter den hübschen Kleidern müssen die bei derart schlechter Hygiene ganz schön gemüffelt haben.
Aber das ist das Tolle an diesem Buch, es steckt so viel drin und jeder kann andere Punkte entdecken. Ein Buch das sehr vom gemeinsamen Lesen und diskutieren profitiert. Das Buch wirkt zudem nach und beschäftig einen. Das ist bemerkenswert!
Ok, und wie sieht es mit dem Film aus? Ich habe dann pünktlich zum 16.12. die 2005er Verfilmung mit Keira Knightley gesehen und war positiv überrascht. Viele Figuren waren wirklich total gut getroffen. Der Vater, Collins und auch die Bennet-Schwestern waren wirklich gut. Nur Bingley hatte ich mir anders vorgestellt. Der Film versucht einigermaßen dicht am Buch zu bleiben, kann aber die Tiefe nicht ansatzweise abbilden. Die Notwendigkeit der Absicherung durch Ehe wird angerissen, aber der romantische Aspekt der Gesichte rückt (zu sehr) ins Zentrum. Gut fand ich, dass man durch die Bilder das damalige Leben besser nachvollziehen konnte. Das kommt im Buch nämlich zu kurz, da wird sehr viel Wissen über Leben und Gesellschaft vorausgesetzt. Etwas schade fand ich, dass mein stärkster Moment des Buches - wie Elizabeth der Lady Catherine die Stirn bietet - im Film zu kurz kommt und verfälscht dargestellt wird.
Kurzum, hatte ich am Anfang noch Sorge, dass Jane Austen nicht mein Fall sein könnte und mir das Buch Schwierigkeiten bereiten würden, war ich am Ende sehr überzeugt und werde dieses Buch sicher noch einmal lesen.
Es ist alles drin.
4.5 ⭐️ - kleiner Abzug weil’s ein Frauenbuch ist 🫣
Über Literat haben wir dann direkt eine Buddy-Read-Gruppe gebildet und das Buch zusammen in drei Abschnitten gelesen. Das war sicher die beste Entscheidung, Jane Austen ist sicher nichts für ein oberflächliches Lesen, steckt doch so viel drin.
Aber der Reihe nach. Mein Anspruch, das Buch im englischen Original zu lesen, musste ich nach 30 Seiten aufgeben, zum ersten Mal vor der englischen Sprache kapituliert. Es ist eine sehr alte Sprache und der Satzbau ist kompliziert. Das hat mich etwas gefrustet, war aber sicher die zweite gute Entscheidung. Es steckt sehr viel in den beschriebenen Szenen, es kommt auf Nuancen an, die Details machen das Buch lesenswert.
Eine Herausforderung neben der Sprache ist sicherlich auch die große Fülle an Personen.
P&P kann wirklich als „Frauenbuch“ bezeichnet werden. Die Geschichte wird nämlich nur aus der Perspektive der Frauen erzählt. Männer sind zwar im Mittelpunkt der Geschichte, bekommen aber keine Stimme. Das ist letztlich aber auch das, wofür Jane Austen berühmt wurde, war damals absolut nicht üblich, dass das Schicksal der Frauen im Zentrum von Erzählungen stand.
P&P ist aber sicher nicht nur für Frauen interessant. Es beschreibt die sehr komplexen gesellschaftlichen Abhängigkeiten und Verflechtungen. Frauen brauchten Männer, um finanziell abgesichert zu sein; standen den meisten Frauen kein Erwerb oder Einkommensquellen zu.
Und auch vielen Männern stand übrigens nicht einfach die Welt offen, die Zweitgeborenen werden Pfarrer oder ziehen in den Krieg. Harte Zeiten.
P&P beschreibt die Situation der fünf Bennett-Schwestern, die als Teil des gentry, des Landadels im England der Regency-Ära leben. Industrieller Aufstieg und Kriege (Frankreich, Übersee) bestimmen die Zeit. Das wird aber nur wenig gestreift im Buch.
Die Schwestern sind auf Männersuche bzw. müssen hoffen, dass der richtige über den Weg läuft. Alles recht passiv und sehr vom Schicksal bestimmt. Die Rolle der Eltern (Mr und Mrs Bennet), die Nachbarn von der Lucas Lodge und der nervige Cousin Collin sind wichtige Figuren. Genauso Lady Catherine als Person des ganz alten Hochadels.
Aber dann geht es natürlich auch um die Männer! Bingley, der Wohlstandsaufsteiger, Wickham, der rückgratlose, schamlose Offizier und natürlich Mr Darcy, der aus den höchsten Kreisen kommt.
Zu arbeiten scheint keiner, obgleich hier durchaus analysiert wird, dass sich die Damen ja nicht aus reiner Vergüngungssucht die ganze Zeit um die Männer drehen, sondern im Sinne einer gesellschaftlichen Arbeit für die nackte Notwendigkeit, die Zukunft abzusichern. Das wird sehr deutlich, wenn die Freundin Charlotte - schon am Ende ihrer 20er, zwar schlau, aber weder wohlhabend noch hübsch - Collins, den Erben des Anwesens der Bennetts heiratet. Hier wird sehr deutlich Kritik an dem sehr frauenfeindlichen Erbrecht geübt und klargestellt wie hart die Realität für die Frauen ist. Collins ist dabei sehr satirisch überspitzt dargestellt, man wechselt zwischen Fremdscham und Lachanfall; wird damit aber auch deutlich, was die arme Charlotte über sich ergehen lassen muss, nur um ihre finanzielle Absicherung zu erlangen.
Man fragt sich allerdings dennoch, warum dort scheinbar keiner oder kaum einer „echter“ Arbeit nachgehen muss, aber so scheint das im Adel der Fall gewesen zu sein. Hier kann man dann aber schon kritisch anmerken, dass Austen die Angestellten, Bauern und Arbeiter nicht wirklich in ihrer Geschichte auftauchen lässt.
Dann ist da Lydia. Die hat den Schuss nicht gehört, ist hoffnungslos verzogen und jagt allen Uniformen hinterher. Die fällt in Ungnade und brennt mit Wickham durch, der nur verbrannte Erde und Schulden hinterlässt. Das ist eine derartige gesellschaftliche Missetat, dass dadurch das Wohl aller Schwester wegen der Gefahr der gesellschaftlichen Ächtung gefährdet ist. Hier müssen andere versuchen, das ganze zu fixen, sie selber merkt das noch nicht mal.
Jane, die älteste, findet am Ende endlich zu Bingley. Ein kleines Happy End! Da blitzt dann doch etwas von der groß erwarteten Romantik durch, auch wenn das im Buch kaum wirklich beschrieben wird. Es geht mehr um das Warten und die Passivität Janes. Sie muss ihrer gesellschaftlichen Rolle gemäß abwarten und hoffen, dass Bingley zurückkommt. Letztlich passiert das auch nur durch Zutun anderer. Glück gehabt.
Anders Elizabeth, unsere Hauptfigur, die hat einen festen Willen und eine klare Vorstellung davon, dass sie niemals nur der Versorgung wegen heiraten würde. Das Ziel ist die Liebesheirat, sicher mehr der Wunsch wie es sein sollte als damalige Realität. Elizabeth setzt das konsequent um und lehnt gleich zwei Eheanträge ab, wird darin sogar durch den Vater bestärkt. Aber liebt sie Darcy nachher wirklich wegen seines Charakters oder sind ihre Wallungen doch mehr durch den Anblick des Herrschaftsanwesens von Pemberley entstanden? So ganz klar wird das nicht.
Mir ist hingegen klar geworden, dass es wesentlich zu kurz gesprungen ist, P&P als Romantikbuch abzutun, steckt da doch wesentlich mehr Gesellschaftskritik und Satire drin. Das macht das aber eben auch sehr lesenswert, und aus meiner Sicht für jeden!
Ok, es ist sicher nett als „Janeite“ zu Jubiläumsbällen zu fahren, in Regency-Kleider zu tanzen und von Darcy zu schwärmen. Mit der damaligen Zeit und mit dem Kern dieses Austen-Buches hat das nach meiner Lesart aber nicht viel zu tun. Mir war jedenfalls schnell klar, dass ich auf keinen Fall in dieser Zeit leben wollen würden: zu viele Anstandsregeln, Erfolg und Wohlstand sind Schicksalsangelegenheiten und unter den hübschen Kleidern müssen die bei derart schlechter Hygiene ganz schön gemüffelt haben.
Aber das ist das Tolle an diesem Buch, es steckt so viel drin und jeder kann andere Punkte entdecken. Ein Buch das sehr vom gemeinsamen Lesen und diskutieren profitiert. Das Buch wirkt zudem nach und beschäftig einen. Das ist bemerkenswert!
Ok, und wie sieht es mit dem Film aus? Ich habe dann pünktlich zum 16.12. die 2005er Verfilmung mit Keira Knightley gesehen und war positiv überrascht. Viele Figuren waren wirklich total gut getroffen. Der Vater, Collins und auch die Bennet-Schwestern waren wirklich gut. Nur Bingley hatte ich mir anders vorgestellt. Der Film versucht einigermaßen dicht am Buch zu bleiben, kann aber die Tiefe nicht ansatzweise abbilden. Die Notwendigkeit der Absicherung durch Ehe wird angerissen, aber der romantische Aspekt der Gesichte rückt (zu sehr) ins Zentrum. Gut fand ich, dass man durch die Bilder das damalige Leben besser nachvollziehen konnte. Das kommt im Buch nämlich zu kurz, da wird sehr viel Wissen über Leben und Gesellschaft vorausgesetzt. Etwas schade fand ich, dass mein stärkster Moment des Buches - wie Elizabeth der Lady Catherine die Stirn bietet - im Film zu kurz kommt und verfälscht dargestellt wird.
Kurzum, hatte ich am Anfang noch Sorge, dass Jane Austen nicht mein Fall sein könnte und mir das Buch Schwierigkeiten bereiten würden, war ich am Ende sehr überzeugt und werde dieses Buch sicher noch einmal lesen.
Es ist alles drin.
4.5 ⭐️ - kleiner Abzug weil’s ein Frauenbuch ist 🫣
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 16, 2025
INFINITY STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Pride & Prejudice is the reason I love romance books with yearning, tension, hate to love, and tall-dark haired MMCs 🥺
Elizabeth Bennet is the reason I strongly prefer an independent and witty female main character over the fragile
ones depicted in contemporary romance.
And Mr. Darcy… well, he is the ULTIMATE broody romantic hero - I will forever swoon over him 🖤
This was a re-read as I originally read it in high school and loved it. Classics hit differently when you’re all grown up.
I started out with a physical copy but kept hearing all the theatrics in my head so I switched over to the Penguin Classics audiobook which is FANTASTIC 🙇🏻♀️
Jane Austen will forever be the romance master: her style of writing is beautiful, extremely witty, and filled with irony.
Her stories are simply timeless ✨
Pride & Prejudice is the reason I love romance books with yearning, tension, hate to love, and tall-dark haired MMCs 🥺
Elizabeth Bennet is the reason I strongly prefer an independent and witty female main character over the fragile
ones depicted in contemporary romance.
And Mr. Darcy… well, he is the ULTIMATE broody romantic hero - I will forever swoon over him 🖤
This was a re-read as I originally read it in high school and loved it. Classics hit differently when you’re all grown up.
I started out with a physical copy but kept hearing all the theatrics in my head so I switched over to the Penguin Classics audiobook which is FANTASTIC 🙇🏻♀️
Jane Austen will forever be the romance master: her style of writing is beautiful, extremely witty, and filled with irony.
Her stories are simply timeless ✨
September 22, 2025
5 stars for the original but 3 for the Hindi translation. I started listening to it on Audible thinking it will be a funny read but it does not seem to do much justice to the classy playfulness of the original. A light read (or listen) not so much.
September 22, 2025
"I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look, or the words, which laid the foundation. It is too long ago. I was in the middle before I knew that I had begun."
August 16, 2025
Beautiful book. Writing is great, but is trumped by its captivating content and exhaustive and distinct characters, earning its high rating! The story draws you into a world that is just realistic enough, at least in my opinion, to counteract the fairytale ending. The rejected proposal had me, like Elizabeth, eagerly looking for every mention of Mr. Darcy's name afterwards.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 19, 2025
There are so many things to love about this new edition of Pride and Prejudice from Box Hill books.
The first thing I adore is the absolutely stunning cover. Readers were invited to weigh in on several design options. The bright blues and the warm coral tones surrounding Pemberley immediately drew me in, and I knew this had to be the cover (it won by an overwhelming majority!). I love Pride and Prejudice, so having a vote as a big fan was extra special to me.
The story is the same we all know and love, but each chapter has little flowered artwork that draws the eye, and the exchange of letters is set apart in a script font. What fun little details!
The really special part is what is included at the end. There is a character description listing, a timeline of events, Regency customs, FAQ on Pride and Prejudice and Jane Austen, and a glossary of terms. I have taught this story to 10th graders, and as much as they enjoyed the story, they did say how it was a tough read, there are a lot of characters, and because the story passes a large period of time, it was hard to tell how long it was from Mr. Darcy's insult to him finally marrying Elizabeth Bennet. These thoughtful additions would be a game changer for a first-time reader!
This new edition is both stunning on the outside and practical on the inside. I am thankful to Box Hill Books and Jennifer Altman for a gifted copy to read and annotate. All thoughts contained in this review are my own.
The first thing I adore is the absolutely stunning cover. Readers were invited to weigh in on several design options. The bright blues and the warm coral tones surrounding Pemberley immediately drew me in, and I knew this had to be the cover (it won by an overwhelming majority!). I love Pride and Prejudice, so having a vote as a big fan was extra special to me.
The story is the same we all know and love, but each chapter has little flowered artwork that draws the eye, and the exchange of letters is set apart in a script font. What fun little details!
The really special part is what is included at the end. There is a character description listing, a timeline of events, Regency customs, FAQ on Pride and Prejudice and Jane Austen, and a glossary of terms. I have taught this story to 10th graders, and as much as they enjoyed the story, they did say how it was a tough read, there are a lot of characters, and because the story passes a large period of time, it was hard to tell how long it was from Mr. Darcy's insult to him finally marrying Elizabeth Bennet. These thoughtful additions would be a game changer for a first-time reader!
This new edition is both stunning on the outside and practical on the inside. I am thankful to Box Hill Books and Jennifer Altman for a gifted copy to read and annotate. All thoughts contained in this review are my own.
July 10, 2025
This edition was released by Jennifer Altman. Prepare for a treat from the beautiful and bucolic cover forward. There is the story of course. It’s timeless…romantic, comedic and never disappointing. But this edition is beautifully formatted and easy to read, it retains the British spelling but some changes in very antiquated spelling make it easier for the modern reader to digest. In addition there are some special bonus features to help enjoy the story even more.
Regency etiquette and social customs:
This is a particularly helpful section to understand the world in which the P&P characters move and interact. Modern readers of the book may find that Austen did not include a great many details in her writing. That is likely because her original readers would be aware of the rules and customs of the time. They wouldn’t need additional information to understand why the characters behaved the way they did. For example we may think that Darcy was exceptionally rude for not talking to the people around him, but without a formal introduction he would never do so. The people reading this story in the early 1800s would easily understand that point.
Main character sketches:
These fun little thumbnails describe the main characters and their basic personalities or their more famous qualities and quirks.
Glossary:
Very helpful for those not familiar with reading historical literature (or even those who are). Did you ever want to know what “shades of Pemberley” means? Here is where you find out!
Facts about Jane Austen:
What do you know about this incredible writer? Did you know she was only 21 when she wrote Pride and Prejudice? Did you know she only ever received £110 for writing a book that has never been out of print to this day? This section has many other interesting facts about her, including the only portrait of her (made by her sister, Cassandra).
Book club questions:
If you want to take the opportunity to read this amazing novel with your book club, here are ready questions to discuss about the book and how it can still relate to us over 200 years later. If you’re not in a book club enjoy these for some reflection on what you just read.
Regency etiquette and social customs:
This is a particularly helpful section to understand the world in which the P&P characters move and interact. Modern readers of the book may find that Austen did not include a great many details in her writing. That is likely because her original readers would be aware of the rules and customs of the time. They wouldn’t need additional information to understand why the characters behaved the way they did. For example we may think that Darcy was exceptionally rude for not talking to the people around him, but without a formal introduction he would never do so. The people reading this story in the early 1800s would easily understand that point.
Main character sketches:
These fun little thumbnails describe the main characters and their basic personalities or their more famous qualities and quirks.
Glossary:
Very helpful for those not familiar with reading historical literature (or even those who are). Did you ever want to know what “shades of Pemberley” means? Here is where you find out!
Facts about Jane Austen:
What do you know about this incredible writer? Did you know she was only 21 when she wrote Pride and Prejudice? Did you know she only ever received £110 for writing a book that has never been out of print to this day? This section has many other interesting facts about her, including the only portrait of her (made by her sister, Cassandra).
Book club questions:
If you want to take the opportunity to read this amazing novel with your book club, here are ready questions to discuss about the book and how it can still relate to us over 200 years later. If you’re not in a book club enjoy these for some reflection on what you just read.
November 19, 2025
This book is filled with pride and prejudice. Do times ever change?
When I was in high school we were told to chose a book from back in time. This is the one I chose. The teacher told me this book is a good choice. It is an old book, a classic, that has never gone out of print nor forgotten about. It contains the old way of spelling, an old way of thinking. In a way it is a comedy, but in another way it is sad.
Mrs. Bennet is a foolish, silly woman. She and her husband have five daughters who do not have good parents' put aside money to make good marriages. Nor do they come from wealthy families or nobility. She finds out that a young man is renting a house in the little town where the family lives. She insists Mr. Bennet go over to see the man. He might be be good husband material.
Not long ago I went to a play about "Pride and Prejudice." This causes me to reread the book. The play was so funny, so laugh out loud.
The book is hard to get into, so it pays to keep reading. It does get much better the more readers stay reading.
The character of Jane, a pretty, sweet young lady who liked everyone and never had a bad word toward anyone. She is the oldest of the girls and has been hurt very much by a young man she truly loved. So many of the characters have mean way of talking about others, especially Mrs. Bennet. Elizabeth, Lizzy, a very intelligent girl who sees life as it really is. She is open and honest about her thoughts and the way she speaks. She is her father's favorite. The youngest three, father thinks are silly, empty headed young women, except Mary, the third girl, who reads quite a bit and doesn't like to be around people. Lydia, the youngest, a problem for all.
The Gardiners, uncle and aunt to the girls, are excellent relatives. When someone was needed to step in to solve problems, these two were called upon. These people were more intelligent for family problems then either of the parents.
When I was in high school we were told to chose a book from back in time. This is the one I chose. The teacher told me this book is a good choice. It is an old book, a classic, that has never gone out of print nor forgotten about. It contains the old way of spelling, an old way of thinking. In a way it is a comedy, but in another way it is sad.
Mrs. Bennet is a foolish, silly woman. She and her husband have five daughters who do not have good parents' put aside money to make good marriages. Nor do they come from wealthy families or nobility. She finds out that a young man is renting a house in the little town where the family lives. She insists Mr. Bennet go over to see the man. He might be be good husband material.
Not long ago I went to a play about "Pride and Prejudice." This causes me to reread the book. The play was so funny, so laugh out loud.
The book is hard to get into, so it pays to keep reading. It does get much better the more readers stay reading.
The character of Jane, a pretty, sweet young lady who liked everyone and never had a bad word toward anyone. She is the oldest of the girls and has been hurt very much by a young man she truly loved. So many of the characters have mean way of talking about others, especially Mrs. Bennet. Elizabeth, Lizzy, a very intelligent girl who sees life as it really is. She is open and honest about her thoughts and the way she speaks. She is her father's favorite. The youngest three, father thinks are silly, empty headed young women, except Mary, the third girl, who reads quite a bit and doesn't like to be around people. Lydia, the youngest, a problem for all.
The Gardiners, uncle and aunt to the girls, are excellent relatives. When someone was needed to step in to solve problems, these two were called upon. These people were more intelligent for family problems then either of the parents.
June 30, 2025
This edition adds helpful content, just beware of spoilers
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
It has been a couple of years since I last read Pride and Prejudice, and I didn't personally notice the updates the editor of this edition did to punctuation and spelling. If you are reading for academic review, this probably isn't the version for you, but for most folks the updates probably ease reading.
My biggest issue with the Character Guide added to the book is that there are some pretty huge spoilers to the story within the character descriptions. I personally wouldn't want to read those my first time reading this book. If you are someone who reads the end of the story before starting, maybe these are fine. I personally think character descriptions are most useful when reading a book and I can't keep all the characters in my head, so I would prefer that I could reference a description to remind me who a character is based on early information when they are introduced without giving away major plot points.
The Chronology and timeline listed major events, but didn't actually say when the key activities happened. I realize that the dates of events in the book isn't always well articulate, but we generally got a sense of which season it was when things happened. Since the story happens over a year, I think it would be useful to see that articulate in something that's being called a timeline.
I think understanding the Regency Etiquette is really important for modern readers, so much so that I would probably put that at the beginning of the supplementary material and maybe even suggest in the intro reading this material first. However, there were also pretty big spoilers within this material that I wouldn't want to read before reading this book for the first time.
I enjoyed the Novel at a Glance and Author at a Glance fast facts about both the book and the author. There weren't so many as to get bogged down, but I still managed to learn a few things I didn't know as a Jane Austen fan.
I read this on a Kindle, so I think the Glossary was probably less useful than if you are reading a paperback or hardback, since I could already look up words that I wasn't sure of with the Kindle functionality. It seemed reasonably comprehensive of terms that would be less common for modern readers.
The Book Club Guide seemed like a good set of questions.
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
It has been a couple of years since I last read Pride and Prejudice, and I didn't personally notice the updates the editor of this edition did to punctuation and spelling. If you are reading for academic review, this probably isn't the version for you, but for most folks the updates probably ease reading.
My biggest issue with the Character Guide added to the book is that there are some pretty huge spoilers to the story within the character descriptions. I personally wouldn't want to read those my first time reading this book. If you are someone who reads the end of the story before starting, maybe these are fine. I personally think character descriptions are most useful when reading a book and I can't keep all the characters in my head, so I would prefer that I could reference a description to remind me who a character is based on early information when they are introduced without giving away major plot points.
The Chronology and timeline listed major events, but didn't actually say when the key activities happened. I realize that the dates of events in the book isn't always well articulate, but we generally got a sense of which season it was when things happened. Since the story happens over a year, I think it would be useful to see that articulate in something that's being called a timeline.
I think understanding the Regency Etiquette is really important for modern readers, so much so that I would probably put that at the beginning of the supplementary material and maybe even suggest in the intro reading this material first. However, there were also pretty big spoilers within this material that I wouldn't want to read before reading this book for the first time.
I enjoyed the Novel at a Glance and Author at a Glance fast facts about both the book and the author. There weren't so many as to get bogged down, but I still managed to learn a few things I didn't know as a Jane Austen fan.
I read this on a Kindle, so I think the Glossary was probably less useful than if you are reading a paperback or hardback, since I could already look up words that I wasn't sure of with the Kindle functionality. It seemed reasonably comprehensive of terms that would be less common for modern readers.
The Book Club Guide seemed like a good set of questions.
June 19, 2025
A timeless masterpiece, light-annotated edition.
As a huge fan of Pride and prejudice, I truly appreciate the effort this edition put in to introduce this classic farther and further. I do not care for the polishing of the spelling and punctuation since I have read this gem so many times and some of the mistakes JA neglected only made the story more intimate to me. However, I believe the tidy format and light annotation do help new readers to dive in more easily.
Different opinions at war regarding the Character Guide and Chronology when reading. As someone who detests spoilers, I cannot decide whether the Character Guide is something helpful for readers at first try or something that encourages readers’ prejudice against these characters; I would try to say that one of the greatest enjoyments in reading JA’s novel is that I got to know each character more upon each reading and that no one in the story can be described just in a few words; it is the amazing observation of human kind that makes JA’s story masterpiece; which is also the reason that I like the part of Book Club Guide.
IMHO, Jane went to the Gardiners in London should be included in the Chronology as that event leaded to Darcy’s action which he himself later on felt out of his own principle and character.
Bonuses of Regency Etiquettes and Social Customs bonus / Novel at a Glance / Author at a Glance make this edition a reference book.
As a huge fan of Pride and prejudice, I truly appreciate the effort this edition put in to introduce this classic farther and further. I do not care for the polishing of the spelling and punctuation since I have read this gem so many times and some of the mistakes JA neglected only made the story more intimate to me. However, I believe the tidy format and light annotation do help new readers to dive in more easily.
Different opinions at war regarding the Character Guide and Chronology when reading. As someone who detests spoilers, I cannot decide whether the Character Guide is something helpful for readers at first try or something that encourages readers’ prejudice against these characters; I would try to say that one of the greatest enjoyments in reading JA’s novel is that I got to know each character more upon each reading and that no one in the story can be described just in a few words; it is the amazing observation of human kind that makes JA’s story masterpiece; which is also the reason that I like the part of Book Club Guide.
IMHO, Jane went to the Gardiners in London should be included in the Chronology as that event leaded to Darcy’s action which he himself later on felt out of his own principle and character.
Bonuses of Regency Etiquettes and Social Customs bonus / Novel at a Glance / Author at a Glance make this edition a reference book.
August 22, 2025
Pages📄: 473 pages (Kindle)
Overall rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is the original Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, including extras that can make it easier to understand the story.
The book contains:
- A characters guide with all the major characters, something that helps tremendously to keep them all at bay and not mix them up or forget names.
- A chronology with a timeline of key events in the story, superb to take a peek if you've forgotten an important event.
- Regency etiquette and social customs, to make it easier for us modern readers to understand the rules at that time.
- Facts abut P&P and Jane Austen. A fun little thing to gain more knowledge about the book and author
- A glossary, helpful when one doesn't know what a certain thing is.
- And lastly, a book club guide that has questions you can discuss to reflect upon the book.
These extras makes it easier, funner, and more enjoyable to read the book.
Having read about many not understanding this literary classic, this edition can be an immense help to make it easier.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Overall rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is the original Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, including extras that can make it easier to understand the story.
The book contains:
- A characters guide with all the major characters, something that helps tremendously to keep them all at bay and not mix them up or forget names.
- A chronology with a timeline of key events in the story, superb to take a peek if you've forgotten an important event.
- Regency etiquette and social customs, to make it easier for us modern readers to understand the rules at that time.
- Facts abut P&P and Jane Austen. A fun little thing to gain more knowledge about the book and author
- A glossary, helpful when one doesn't know what a certain thing is.
- And lastly, a book club guide that has questions you can discuss to reflect upon the book.
These extras makes it easier, funner, and more enjoyable to read the book.
Having read about many not understanding this literary classic, this edition can be an immense help to make it easier.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
July 2, 2025
4.5*
It's been a long time since I've read the original and it is a treat to revisit this classic after having read a great deal (a very great deal) of P&P JAFF.
I imagine that the glossary will be helpful for those who have not been immersed in Regency literature. I my opinion some of the character summaries are perhaps a bit too kind, but that is a personal opinion. The regency era summaries give a hint of some of the complexity of the era that will prompt those who are interested to do further research.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
It's been a long time since I've read the original and it is a treat to revisit this classic after having read a great deal (a very great deal) of P&P JAFF.
I imagine that the glossary will be helpful for those who have not been immersed in Regency literature. I my opinion some of the character summaries are perhaps a bit too kind, but that is a personal opinion. The regency era summaries give a hint of some of the complexity of the era that will prompt those who are interested to do further research.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 10, 2025
This beautiful edition of Pride and prejudice was edited by the author Jennifer Altman. She also added several useful pieces of information like a brief description of each character, an overview of the story and general information about the time the book is set in. The story itself is the well known story of Jane Austen but in my opinion the extra content makes this version an ideal version for first time readers or people who read Pride and prejudice a long time ago. This version is also perfect for people who want to understand the background of the story a bit better. All in all a beautiful edition with a beautiful cover. I'm sure, when I will give Pride and Prejudice as a gift to someone, I will choose this edition.
I received a free copy of the book from the co-author/editor Jennifer Altman and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of the book from the co-author/editor Jennifer Altman and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 15, 2025
with a foreword by Ali Hazelwood
June 29, 2025
Legit, this book had me giggling and kicking my feet. But it also took me on roller coaster of emotions, too.
5
5
September 30, 2025
this was so romantic.
October 17, 2025
Why has it taken me this long to read this book??!! Absolutely amazing, could not be better
November 9, 2025
Such a beautiful classic that is one of my absolute favorites!
August 30, 2025
Great version of Pride and Prejudice for first time readers
This version not only contains Pride and Prejudice one of best romantic novels of all time but also additional information. The book is great if you are new to the world of Jane Austen and Pride and Prejudice and want to get a feel for the regency period.
5 stars for the original pride and prejudice novel.
4 stars for the extra information
Pride and Prejudice is one of my all time favorite novels and it could be viewed as not founding father but the female equivalent of romantic novels. In my opinion an absolute must read classical novel.
There is a brief description of all the main characters, a short timeline of key events, a description of regency etiquette and social customs, fun facts about the novel and facts about Jane Austen, Glossary and questions for use in a book club.
This version not only contains Pride and Prejudice one of best romantic novels of all time but also additional information. The book is great if you are new to the world of Jane Austen and Pride and Prejudice and want to get a feel for the regency period.
5 stars for the original pride and prejudice novel.
4 stars for the extra information
Pride and Prejudice is one of my all time favorite novels and it could be viewed as not founding father but the female equivalent of romantic novels. In my opinion an absolute must read classical novel.
There is a brief description of all the main characters, a short timeline of key events, a description of regency etiquette and social customs, fun facts about the novel and facts about Jane Austen, Glossary and questions for use in a book club.
March 11, 2024
Beautiful book and very good to understand all the characters.
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