The Not-So Austen Bookclub discussion

“From the very beginning— from the first moment, I may almost say— of my acquaintance with you, your manners, impressing me with the fullest belief of your arrogance, your conceit, and your selfish disdain of the feelings of others, were such as to form the groundwork of disapprobation on which succeeding events have built so immovable a dislike; and I had not known you a month before I felt that you were the last man in the world whom I could ever be prevailed on to marry." ~ Elizabeth, Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice

(Spoiler: She marries him.)

Despite pride, prejudice, and many, many dances in between, Darcy and Elizabeth find love and happiness in a tale that has entertained audiences for generations - causing men to groan and shake their heads, and for women to berate them whilst swooning over Darcy's wet shirt!

So here's to one of the most-loved couples in literature - Mr and Mrs Darcy!!

H99 wrote: "It's not much of a spoiler, as anyone who reads probably knows that even if they haven't read the book."

True. But I still think it's ironic how vehemently against marrying him she was...considering the outcome later on! It just shows how emotions, and feelings, can alter greatly.

Very true! Have you watched the Lizzie Bennet Diaries on YouTube? They're fantastic and I highly recommend watching them.

Olivia wrote: "Very true! Have you watched the Lizzie Bennet Diaries on YouTube? They're fantastic and I highly recommend watching them."

OMG YES!!!! I loved the LBD, and when I find the time I really want to watch Emma Approved as well.

Booknut wrote: "Olivia wrote: "Very true! Have you watched the Lizzie Bennet Diaries on YouTube? They're fantastic and I highly recommend watching them."

OMG YES!!!! I loved the LBD, and when I find the time I re..."

LBD was the best! And I do too!

I love this couple. I don't even know why. It's probably one of the most well know couples in book history! Maybe.

H99 wrote: "Olivia wrote: "Very true! Have you watched the Lizzie Bennet Diaries on YouTube? They're fantastic and I highly recommend watching them."

I want to watch them. It's part of my plan for vacation."

Good:)

Nice:) Sounds like a plan!

Olivia wrote: "Very true! Have you watched the Lizzie Bennet Diaries on YouTube? They're fantastic and I highly recommend watching them."

Oooh sounds like I need to watch these! I love Elizabeth and Darcy, best couple ever. :D

You should definitely watch them:) Lizzie and Darcy are so adorable.