Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen

literarylover+ · Post by **literarylover+** » 20 Dec 2014, 12:29

This is one of my favorite books ever! Elizabeth Bennet is one of the greatest heroines of all time! The emotions were tangible and real throughout the entire story! It made me FEEL things which is one of the greatest talents of Jane Austen.

myrna · Post by **myrna** » 21 Dec 2014, 20:42

I like Jane Austen's book. I really enjoyed reading Pride and Prejudice in English and Sapanish, but I think this is not her best work. I consider emma to be the best. I admire Austen's courage to speak out for the women of her time. She wrote in the 18 century when women did not have the opportunity to choose their destiny.

ananya92 · Post by **ananya92** » 01 Jan 2015, 11:21

Well, I'm surprised to know that even a writer like Austen has some detractors, though most of the criticisms do give something to think about. However, I am huge fan of Pride and Prejudice and though the characters might seem quite bland, I thought that most of the characters in the book were given quite in-depth understanding, and her depiction of human nature and follies was quite astute. I think maybe today Pride and Prejudice comes across as quite mainstream /commercial, but then so is life, and the fact that this book has lent itself to so many adaptations clearly means that it strings a chord with people even today.

TammyO · Post by **TammyO** » 01 Jan 2015, 11:38

I absolutely agree. Pride and Prejudice got so much more acclaim than Persuasion. I myself, loved Pride and Prejudice but I thought Persuasion was a far better book with much more character. It is one of my favorite books of all time.

csuigar · Post by **csuigar** » 04 Jan 2015, 21:35

This book is one of my favorite classics. I've read it several times and love that I can lose myself in the story line. Mr. Darcy's character is just so "man like" out of touch in some ways but hey you learn eventually that his love language is just different.

TammyO · Post by **TammyO** » 28 Jan 2015, 02:12

I absolutely agree with you! I happen to think that Austen's Persuasion is by far a better book than Pride and Prejudice. However, both books are amazing. Austen, herself is amazing. I assure you when you are done reading all books by Austen, you will definitely convert. I have read every single thing she has written and I never tire of reading any of her books.

The characters in Pride and Prejudice appear flimsy on the outside, however, you can't help but fall in love with each and everyone of them in the end.

I would definitely compare her to Eliot in many ways. @ Dato as for Mark Twain not thinking much of her work, What did he know anyway?

DATo · Post by **DATo** » 02 Feb 2015, 04:12

TammyO wrote: @ Dato as for Mark Twain not thinking much of her work, What did he know anyway?

I'd love to see one of those two-person stage plays involving a meeting between Austen and Twain. I can imagine Twain's biting, rustic humor contrasted with Austen's composed, British eloquence. I think it would make for great entertainment.

viktbloggerskan · Post by **viktbloggerskan** » 06 Feb 2015, 12:34

My all time favourite classic. It just has everything.

csimmons032 · Post by **csimmons032** » 28 Feb 2015, 00:32

Well Pride and Prejudice is actually the only Jane Austen book that I have read. I really enjoyed it. I thought it was a good love story, which I always enjoy.

PashaRu · Post by **PashaRu** » 28 Feb 2015, 08:10

Chick lit from the 19th century. The more things change, the more they stay the same. But I liked it!

akhreader · Post by **akhreader** » 01 Mar 2015, 21:02

Love this classic ! I am guilty of looking for Mr. Darcy in all my heroes and Elizabeth in my heroines. I think Ms. Austen captured the essence of what main characters in a historical romance novel are all about.

csimmons032 · Post by **csimmons032** » 03 Mar 2015, 14:50

bookgator wrote:Not much into Jane Austen but I love some of her novels and Pride and Prejudice as one. I got bored a bit while reading it but enjoyed it when I finally finished it.

It was the same for me. It took me a little while to get into it because I didn't understand it at first. Once I was a few chapters into it though, then I started to enjoy it more. To me it was hard to follow because you have to understand the way that they talk in these books and stuff like that. Overall though, I thought it was a good book. I want to read a few more of her books. I guess one of these times I will get around to it.

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csuigar wrote:This book is one of my favorite classics. I've read it several times and love that I can lose myself in the story line. Mr. Darcy's character is just so "man like" out of touch in some ways but hey you learn eventually that his love language is just different.

I absolutely agree. I love the characters as well, especially Mr. Darcy. I love how it takes some time for Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth's relationship to grow. A tense relationship in the beginning makes a much funner romance.

Khushi · Post by **Khushi** » 08 Mar 2015, 06:46

Pride and prejudice is a beloved classic and one of my all time favourite books. I love its leisurely pace

which in my opinion is common to classic literature. I love the light-hearted romance of it, the reluctant Mr Darcy who against his better instincts falls for Lizzy

Its a theme which is now a cliche, but to this date is repeated in romantic movies/stories and appeals to me almost every time

The supporting characters are also very well-written, and help in taking the central love story forward in their own way-be it Charlotte or Jane. Besides pride and prejudice, I also like Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion but Pride and prejudice is a firm favourite

PS- For Jane Austen lovers, th emovie 'The Jane Austen Book Club' is a must see. I didn't enjoy it the first time I saw it, but it grew on me as I realized the subtle ways themes from Jane Austen novels are woven in its plot !

debo9967 · Post by **debo9967** » 08 Mar 2015, 07:52

I love Jane Austen novels and Pride and Prejudice is one of my favourite romantic novels of all time! I like the depiction of human nature in this book, and the romance between Lizzie and Darcy is just lovely.

ariesdollface · Post by **ariesdollface** » 08 Mar 2015, 08:57

Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite books (major shocker, i know). Beyond the fact that she wrote a truly engaging story, Austen illuminated a small segment of upper-middle/upper class society during Britain's Regency era through an intricate tale of romance; and she did it with humor. This is particularly impressive when we consider that almost all the book's perspective is from the viewpoint of its female characters (I'm convinced that one of the reasons we love Mr. Darcy is because he barely spoke...he's an enigma until his true character is unveiled, primarily through action, in the final pages of the book. In contrast Mr. Collins, one of the novel's most ridiculous characters, spoke entirely too much). But probably most impressive is that despite the vast number of characters Austen created to occupy the world of P & P, every single one played an integral part in the main love story. From the Bingley sisters, to the Gardiners, to Lady Catherine de Bourgh (who among us does not love the verbal scrapes Lizzy gets into with THIS force of nature!) each character offers a contribution to the ultimate story of love between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy.

On another note, I agree with Khushi about "The Jane Austen Book Club" movie. It's good, a modern take on Austen fans whose own love lives happen to unfold in an Austen inspired way.