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Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen, is perhaps one of the most famous, profound love stories of English literature. Published in 1813 and originally under a pseudonym for Austen’s safety at the time, the story was rapidly well received by critics and readers, and still resonates with fans 200 years later. Set in rural England during the turn of the 19th century, the novel centers on the growing relationship between Elizabeth Bennett and Fitzwilliam Darcy, a wealthy landowner. The story follows the Bennet family, which includes five sisters who conflict and contrast with one another.
Elizabeth and Darcy’s love story develops as they face and overcome obstacles, including their own pride and prejudice. Elizabeth’s pride drives her to misjudge Darcy simply from her first impression of him, from which she decides who he is. Whereas Darcy’s prejudice against social classes and status, blinds him to Elizabeth’s true personality and traits, as he, for a while, sees her as lesser than. There are instances where both characters display their pride and prejudice, which inhibits their connection.
Austen explores the complexities of social status and the constraints of hierarchies and their impact on social connections. She illustrates the narrative that true love is powerful enough to break free from these societal limitations and that it does exist independently of their social forces. Austen does highlight the importance of marriage in this society, with the union of Charlotte Lucas and Mr. Collins. This loveless marriage was symbolic of many at the time as it was the only way for women to achieve economic stability.
Through Darcy and Elizabeth’s marriage at the end, Austen shows the power of love and that it can indeed overcome prejudices and class boundaries, implying there is nothing gained from such differences other than hollow, meaningless human constructs.
Pride and Prejudice is a love story that will continue to stand the test of time, with stunning quotes, and an intelligent, spirited heroine.
“The wit of Jane Austen has for partner the perfection of her taste.”
— Virginia Woolf
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Set in a small English village during 1812, this classic novel is one of the greatest love stories ever told!
A poor country squire is trying to find husbands for his five daughters. When one of them, Elizabeth, meets rich Mr. Darcy at a dance, they don’t find much in common. But during the next few months, they overcome their differences and fall in love.
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About Jane Austen
Jane Austen (1775–1817) is considered by many scholars to be the first great woman novelist. Born in Steventon, England, she later moved to Bath and began to write for her own and her family’s amusement. Her novels, set in her own English countryside, depict the daily lives of provincial middle-class families with wry observation, a delicate irony, and a good-humored wit.
About the Narrators
Marnye Young is a SOVAS award–winning narrator for New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling authors. A SAG-AFTRA voice, stage, and screen actor, she has spent her life in the South, Midwest, and North. When she isn’t narrating, she’s fishing, following NASCAR, volunteering, raising chickens, and “mom“ing her identical twins.
Ramón de Ocampo, an Earphones Award-winning narrator, was a cowinner in 2018 of the Audie Award for Best Multi-Voiced Performance. A graduate of the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, he has been seen on television, film, and stages all over the world, including recurring roles on such television shows as The West Wing, 12 Monkeys, Sons of Anarchy, and Medium. He is the winner of a prestigious Obie Award for his stage work.