Pride and Prejudice: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

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Pride and Prejudice is a great classic and my most favorite from the Jane Austen novels.Penguin English Library editions are always good editions with beautiful covers. I just wished the paperback was sturdy enough, as my copy of the book arrived with folds and creases.

Love the book cover and came super quickly

the book is very valuable for my daughter reading.

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“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” The iconic opening line that got me hooked.Pride and Prejudice is a masterpiece I first read when I was 15 , It was a battered copy I had picked up from a second hand shop. "Love at first line" is how I would describe it, and so began my love for classics. Now years later, I bought this beautiful vintage classics edition and read it for the upteenth time.Mr. Bennet is the father of five daughters living on a modest income, he is married to Mrs. Bennet whose only goal in life is to get her daughters married . She finds her prayers answered when a young bachelor, a Mr. Bingley comes in their neighbourhood with his sisters and a friend Mr. Darcy and so the story begins.This book made a big impact on me when I first read it, it deals with marriage for love vs money, class differences, self evolution of both the male and female protagonist.The characters are written in a very realistic manner , Our heroine is flawed, prejudiced but strong. Elizabeth Bennet is no doormat, she will not marry for comfort and monetary gains but for love. Mr. Darcy had to be my first fictional crush, an epitome of the strong and silent men. Jane Austen immortalized both of them.The book being published in 1813 is a bit difficult to read for anyone starting on classics but I would urge the reader to give the book some time and it would be worth it.

Well it's a classic and my most favourite !! So had to get this in the leather bound edition.If you looking for a leather bound edition this is perfect and if it's not in stock, contact the seller and they'll surely help you out and they are very good!!

On a practical side this is not the sort of book you can put in bag and take with you. It is very large (8 1/2 by 11 inches. Each page has three column of print. The print is quite small. I think I will send it back. I now have a copy of Pride and Prejudice on kindle on my phone. I am so enjoying reading it. I love the language of that time. Sense and Sensibility next :)

Oddest book printing I've seen. For some reason it's very thin, about A4 sized, and printed with each page having 3 columns. I bought it to be a gift, but can't imagine giving this to someone.

Book ReviewPride and Prejudice is an 1813 romantic novel of manners written by Jane Austen. The novel follows the character development of Elizabeth Bennet, the dynamic protagonist of the book, who learns about the repercussions of hasty judgments and eventually comes to appreciate the difference between superficial goodness and actual goodness. A classic piece filled with comedy, its humour lies in its honest depiction of manners, education, marriage and money during the Regency era in Great Britain.Mr Bennet of Longbourn estate has five daughters, but because his property is entailed it can only be passed from male heir to male heir. Consequently, Mr Bennet's family will be destitute upon his death. Because his wife also lacks an inheritance, it is imperative that at least one of the girls marry well to support the others upon his death, which is a motivation that drives the plot. Jane Austen's opening line--"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife"—is a sentence filled with irony and sets the tone for the book. The novel revolves around the importance of marrying for love, not simply for economic gain or social prestige, despite the communal pressure to make a good (i.e., wealthy) match.Pride and Prejudice has consistently appeared near the top of lists of "most-loved books" among literary scholars and the reading public. It has become one of the most popular novels in English literature with over 20 million copies sold and has inspired many derivatives that abound in modern literature.[1][2] For more than a century, amateur and professional dramatic adaptations, reprints, unofficial sequels, films, and TV versions of Pride and Prejudice have portrayed the memorable characters and themes of the novel, reaching mass audiences.[3] The 2005 film Pride & Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen, is the most recent film adaptation that closely represents the book, with the 2016 action, comedy, and horror spin-off Pride and Prejudice and Zombies being the most recent Hollywood film adaptation.[4]387 people found this helpful.Review menu iconProfile imageMatthew Yim10 months agot is a truth universally acknowledged that some stories are capable of resisting the passage of time.In her most recognized work, Austen tells us the story of Elizabeth “Lizzy” Bennet, the second of five daughters of a rural family. Her father is the owner of Longbourn state, but given that he does ...More66 people found this helpful.Review menu iconProfile imageAubrey Colberta year agoElizabeth Bennet lives comfortably with her mother Mrs. Bennet, her father Mr. Bennet, her sisters, Jane, Mary, Catherine “Kitty”, and Lydia. The family lives in a pleasant home called Loungborn, however they are all concerned for the day Mr. Bennet dies and Loungborn is inherited to Mr. Collins. Their only home would be gone, and they would be under the mercy of Mr. Collins, a distant cousin they hardly even know. Mrs. Bennet's plan to save the girls and herself is simple, have all the girls marry and then they’ll have their own comfortable homes and wealth. Now the story truly begins, when a wealthy bachelor named Mr. Charles Bingley moves into the estate Netherfield near Loungborn. Accompanied with him is his close friend Fizwillam Darcy and his sister Caroline Bingley. The Bennet’s almost immediately fall in love with Mr. Bingley and believe he will be the perfect husband for their oldest daughter Jane. While Jane and Mr. Bingley are enjoying each other's company, Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth are despising each other’s presence. But when Jane gets sick, Mr. Bingley mysteriously leaves Netherfield, a trip to Kent, a shocking letter with terrible truth, and a terrible threat that can ruin the Bennet's family reputation arises, Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth discover that they have more in common than they thought. Jane Austen’s beloved Pride and Prejudice is a gripping tale of love, marriage, and social status. It can be universally acknowledged that Pride and Prejudice is a classic beloved novel. From the very beginning this book sucks you in. When I first received this book, I thought I would only sit down and read a chapter or two and then continue to go on with my day. After the first two chapters, I was intrigued and had to read another chapter, and then another, and then another. Before I knew it, I had read about six chapters and gained questionable looks from family members who could not understand why I was captivated by a simple book I had only started reading that morning. By the end of the day my mind was shifted from regular thoughts about daily chores and things to do the next day, and was focused on what would happen in the next chapter. The entire story is beautifully written, every event that happens results in the resolution. Each event in the book is essential, there is no event that does not have a purpose in the story. Each character has a unique and different personality, which I appreciate. Elizabeth Bennet is very witty and intelligent, Mr. Bennet is sarcastic, Mrs. Bennet is excitable, and Jane Bennet is kindhearted. The character development is absolutely remarkable. The characters learn their mistakes, work hard to fix them (with time, practice, and a few mistakes here and there), and eventually fix their mistakes and flaws. Although some may say the story is “dull,” I however found the story quite gripping. Chapter 46 was so shocking to me, that I had to stop reading to comprehend the dreadful news. After reading Pride and Prejudice I find myself recommending this book to all my friends and family who are searching for a next great read. If you are interested in reading a book about romance, Drama, and England, Pride and Prejudice will be perfect for you. Fans of any classic literature, Jane Austen, and Little Women will love Pride and Prejudice.