Pride and Prejudice

by Laura Pritchett

Jane Austen referred to Pride and Prejudice (1813), the earliest-written of her published novels, as her "darling Child" – and generations of readers have taken it to their heart ever since. The irresistible attraction she portrays, between the sparkily independent Elizabeth Bennet and the solemnly austere Mr. Darcy, counts among the greatest, most romantic – and funniest – love-stories ever told.

64 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2003

About the author

Laura Pritchett's seventh novel THREE KEYS is now available. Booklist has this to say: “A dedicated environmentalist and acclaimed nature writer, Pritchett’s keen observations of the world…are wondrous and lyrical, grounding her heroine’s journey in beauty and grace.”

Kirkus has this to say: “Engaging…thought-provoking and insightful. A satisfying examination of one woman’s journey of self-discovery.”


Pritchett is also the author of PLAYING WITH {WILD}FIRE (Torrey House, 2024), THE BLUE HOUR (Counterpoint, 2017), RED LIGHTNING (Counterpoint, 2015) STARS GO BLUE (Counterpoint, 2014), SKY BRIDGE (Milkweed Editions, 2009), and HELL'S BOTTOM, COLORADO (Milkweed Editions, 2001).

Known for championing the complex and contemporary West, giving voice to the working class, and re-writing the “Western,” her books have garnered the PEN USA Award, the Milkweed National Fiction Prize, the WILLA, the High Plains Book Award, several Colorado Book Awards, and others.

She’s also the author of one play, two nonfiction books, and editor of three environmental-based anthologies.

She developed and directs the MFA in Nature Writing at Western Colorado University, one of the few in the nation with a focus on environmental and place-based writing.

She earned her Ph.D. from Purdue University.

Her work has appeared in The New York Times, O Magazine, Salon, High Country News, The Millions, Publisher’s Weekly, The Sun, Brain, Child, and many others.

She is also known for her environmental stewardship, particularly in regard to land preservation and river health. You can find out more at her website www.laurapritchett.com or www.makingfriendswithdeath.com

Reviews

[Sydney · Rating 4 out of 5]

"I have decided you shall be the one to marry me."

YES Scholastic, indoctrinate the children early...teach them true romance in the 3rd grade.
This is fairly true to the original book but misses key details from the 2005 film. Minus 1 star for no mention of the phrases "excellent boiled potatoes" and "most ardently."

[Ailexus · Rating 5 out of 5]

the genre of the book is fiction. My favorite character is Elizabeth Bennet because she is smart, intelligent, and brave. My least favorite character is George Wickham. The setting of this book is at Charles Bingley's ball and at Elizabeth Bennet house. All the mother cared about was finding her daughters a wealthy husband she didn't actually care about love but her daughters did. Elizabeth wouldn't marry someone she wasn't truly i love with. Darcy fell in love with Elizabeth but had to much pride and was being prejudice as in judging him based on what she heard. i loved this book and if i wasn't such a slow reader i would read the actual book from 1813 by Jane Austin