Pride and Prejudice (Abridged) Audiobook, by Jane Austen Play Audiobook Sample

Pride and Prejudice (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: Joanna Lumley Publisher: Copyright Group Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: February 2014 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781780001340

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

8

Longest Chapter Length:

22:27 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

11:33 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

16:35 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

103

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Publisher Description

Pride and Prejudice is a masterpiece of wit and perception, ridiculing the superficial manners of Jane Austen’s time. But it is more than just social satire. Notice, in particular, how the author’s close attention to detail makes the events and characters so true to life. Above all, enjoy the story—its sheer narrative force and humor—and enter a world of snobbery, romance, and uncertainty in which people behave casually, indifferently, or even cruelly—in short, just like people behave everywhere in the world today.

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"Pride and Prejudice is my favorite book by far! There's so many different personalities and you feel as if you truly know the characters. Elizabeth Bennett is my favorite charcter, naturally. She's an intelligent, down to earth woman who enjoys reading. Her family is a bit chaotic and act foolish at times but every character grows on you and is essential for making the book excellent. Mr. Darcy's demeanor in the beginning makes for an intersting twist when you see how different he becomes in the end. A good man through and through but love brings out a particular charm in him. There is much drama to be had to make this a page turner but done in a very realistic way. You will find deceit, lies, romance, and a compelling urge to smack a few people into their senses through the pages. It's an amazing book, a must read for all!"

— Sam (5 out of 5 stars)

Pride and Prejudice Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.58490566037736 out of 54.58490566037736 out of 54.58490566037736 out of 54.58490566037736 out of 54.58490566037736 out of 5 (4.58)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " In my opinion, this book was one among the many pieces that 'turned' literature around. This piece, as I observed, is the basis of some of the great stories I have read. Two star-crossed lovers played by fate,blinded by hate and misgivings only to fall in love at the end. I sincerely recommend this book to all. "

    — Rassle, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great. Austine never fails me. Currently she is the most favorite author in Britain. Pride and prejudice is also masterpiece. I can't stop flipping the pages while I find how Elizabeth discovers Mr.Darcy. Guessing what's trend of Austines's era is also exciting. Tottaly I enjoyed this novel. I still have a few to-read Austine's novel. Very excited. "

    — Hirosasazaki, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is so witty and funny and sweet. A really entertaining read with well drawn memorable characters. "

    — Vee, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " es muy bueno, me encanto la trama todo o que viene. Es uno de mis favoritos "

    — lesly, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Have read multiple times throughout my life. A story that never gets old. "

    — Carrie, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very playful in characterization and gave the lead Lizzie a lot of wit and independence of thought. The long winded, well versed arguments and come backs are funny and well written, making you wish that in real life you could put together such a tirade when ever it was needed. "

    — Lucy, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Oh Mr. Darcy, I do love this book! "

    — Nicole, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I just don't understand the appeal of this book. I read it because I had so many people recommend it and was sorely disappointed. It's just plain boring. I had to force my way through it. I don't see it as a great romance because the characters aren't developed enough to even form an opinion on them. Skip this one. "

    — Bryn, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Favorite book of all time. "

    — Colleen, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Jane Austen - Articulate and descriptive as always! "

    — Mamta, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is my favorite English novels. There are places where I enjoy even now, after having read it for so many times! "

    — Jing, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I Thought the book was pretty good, but not GREAT. For one, the settings of England in the 18th and 19th centuries are not settings that i am very fond. Other than that, I really liked all the different relationships and the need to get married. "

    — Allison, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Mr. Darcy will eventually marry me. Someday. "

    — Alejandra, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A classic. And possibly my favorite book of all time. "

    — Lauren, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love more every time I read it "

    — Sue, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Jane Austen is so clever and sarcastic, which is why this, the greatest love story of all time, is my favorite novel. "

    — Allison, 1/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book. It is one of my favorites and the only book I enjoyed reading at school. "

    — Alaa, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A classic. I can re-read this book and I always become completely involved in the story. "

    — Jody, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Brilliant! One of my favorite books, no matter how often I've read it. And this semestre I'm going to write one (possible two) essays on it! "

    — Julia, 12/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my all times favorite. Growing up this was my Bible. "

    — Silvia, 12/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Recuerde del pasado solo aquello que sea grato. Lizzy Bennett. "

    — Ginny, 12/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It's Lizzy Bennet and Darcy - you don't need my review to convince you to read it. Get off the computer and go read it now. "

    — Elisabeth, 11/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my favorites, I read it every year! "

    — Julie, 11/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " makes me believe in love. "

    — Sonam, 11/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is one of my very favourite books, one which I think every person in this world should read at least once in their life. "

    — Naomi, 11/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My favourite book!!! Oh I just love Mr Darcy "

    — Anita, 10/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I have read and reread this book a thousand times. Such an epic love story <3 "

    — Allibsweet, 9/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my favorite classics. Simple but worth the read. "

    — Deverna, 8/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I would very much like to express how much I loved this book (or as Mr. Darcy would say, "how ardently") but words cannot do this book justice. "

    — Mysterygypsy, 7/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Weird one for me to like, but won't lie. I liked it. "

    — Jason, 6/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Was not all that thrilled "

    — Stephen, 6/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Easily readable and beautifully executed. Austen's magnam opus. "

    — Rua, 5/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A classic love story on the lines of 'opposites attract'. A theme that never goes out of fashion. Opposites do attract, always did. The excitement that it leads to, is just the bonus! "

    — Richa, 5/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I can read and watch this a million times and not get tired of it. So many wrong impressions can make judgements embarrassing! Great lesson. "

    — Danette, 5/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My favorite of all time! "

    — Christina, 3/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " No me canso de este libro, uno de mis favoritos "

    — Tatiana, 3/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Simply amazing! Everyone should read this masterpiece. "

    — Adela, 2/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " i liked this book. it really is a classic. especially if you are a girl this really gets you into the whole chick flick thing. is a timeless love story. "

    — Ashlee, 12/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my very favorite books! "

    — Kayla, 12/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I just re-read this one because I want to now read the PD James sequel, "Death at Pemberley." It was fun to read a book I haven't read since I was 20. The characters have not lost their charm. Jane Austen = genius. "

    — Jennifer, 9/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Well-written, great character development, and addicting story in classic prose. "

    — Chelsea, 9/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Jane austen is superb! there's nothing to say about her novels.& Pride & prejudice is known to all. "

    — Adrija, 5/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Absolutely fabulous do I need to say more. "

    — Affinity, 2/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Austen is very deceptivly cynical. I love the when the heroine falls in love with the hero after seeing his estate. Austen has been miscast as the source for so many romantic comedy when I have never read anyone who is more cynical about money and marriage. "

    — James, 12/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It took me a really long time to get into this one, but I was surprised when I found myself actually caring who everyone would marry. "

    — Katie, 9/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my all time favorites. I read it every few years. "

    — Jacqueline, 9/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I read this book at the age of 14,the funny fact is life for a female in our society is nearly as dull and repetitive as in the plot of the novel.I sympathized with the girls....now it is a good memory. "

    — Neelofar, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is my favorite Jane Autin book. I have read it many times. "

    — Christina, 5/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My favorite Jane Austen book is persuasion. But I like this one to. I think Jane Austen novels are a good overview of how to determine the nature of someone's character. This is especially important if you are looking to marry that someone. "

    — Mary, 5/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My all-time favorite book. Ever. I've probably read this at least 10 times. It's one of those books that, even though you've read it multiple times, you still wonder if Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy will get together in the end. "

    — Kristy, 5/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Didn't change my life, but it was one of those books you just have to read. "

    — Celeste, 5/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I challenge anyone to read this book and not enjoy it. :-) "

    — E_h, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " There really is nothing better than opening up this book and going into Austen's world. "

    — Lyndsay, 5/21/2011

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 Joanna Lumley

Joanna Lumley has appeared in various stage productions including Blithe SpiritHedda Gabler, and Vanilla. Her most notable television appearances are Absolutely Fabulous, A Rather English Marriage, Cold Comfort Farm, and The New Avengers. Her film credits include James and the Giant Peach, Sweeney Todd, and The Cat’s Meow. She has also written four books.