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Pride and Prejudice

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Colourful Classics

No. of pages 352

Published: 2019

Great for age 12-18 years

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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. When two wealthy gentlemen move into town, Mrs Bennet is delighted. Elizabeth, on the other hand, is determined to resist her mothers ambition to marry her off to the richest match she can find. First impressions can be misleading though, and the Bennet sisters soon realise that the pursuit of true love is rarely simple.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

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This book has been graded for interest at 12-15 years.

There are 352 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2019 by Sweet Cherry Publishing .

Jane Austen (1775 - 1817) was an English novelist best known for her six major novels, "Sense and Sensibility", "Pride and Prejudice", "Persuasion", "Northanger Abbey", "Mansfield Park" and "Emma".

 

This book contains the following story:

Pride and Prejudice

"Pride and Prejudice" is one of Jane Austen's most beloved novels, published in 1813. It is a romantic comedy of manners that satirizes the social conventions of early 19th-century England.

Act 1: The novel revolves around the Bennet family, consisting of Mr. Bennet, Mrs. Bennet, and their five daughters: Jane, Elizabeth (Lizzy), Mary, Kitty, and Lydia. The Bennets reside in the rural countryside, and their modest financial circumstances make it essential for their daughters to marry well to secure their future.

Act 2: When the wealthy and eligible Mr. Bingley moves into the nearby estate of Netherfield, he attracts the attention of the Bennet family, especially Mrs. Bennet, who is eager to marry off her daughters to men of means.

At the same time, the proud and aloof Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, Mr. Bingley's close friend and a wealthy landowner, captures the curiosity of the neighborhood, including Elizabeth Bennet. However, upon their first meeting, Darcy's pride and perceived arrogance lead Elizabeth to form a negative impression of him.

Act 3: Despite Elizabeth's initial prejudice against Darcy, their paths continue to cross, and they find themselves in the company of each other more frequently. As they spend more time together, Darcy becomes increasingly drawn to Elizabeth's intelligence and wit, while Elizabeth begins to realize that her judgment of him may have been hasty.

Act 4: Meanwhile, Jane Bennet forms an attachment to Mr. Bingley, and it seems that a promising match is on the horizon. However, due to the interference of Mr. Darcy and his belief that Jane does not truly love Bingley, the relationship falters, causing heartache for Jane.

Act 5: As the novel progresses, misunderstandings and societal expectations continue to play a significant role in the development of the relationships between the characters. Miscommunication and pride threaten to keep Elizabeth and Darcy apart, while the reckless behavior of the youngest Bennet daughter, Lydia, creates a potential scandal that could ruin the family's reputation.

In the end, love, humility, and self-awareness triumph over pride and prejudice. Darcy overcomes his arrogance and proposes to Elizabeth, declaring his true feelings for her. Elizabeth, having learned to see beyond appearances and prejudices, accepts his proposal, and they find happiness in each other's love.

"Pride and Prejudice" is a timeless and engaging novel that explores themes of love, marriage, class, and the complexity of human relationships. It remains a classic in English literature, celebrated for its sharp wit, memorable characters, and astute observations of social manners and conventions. Elizabeth Bennet's journey of self-discovery and the transformation of her relationship with Mr. Darcy make the novel a beloved and enduring tale of romance and character development.

This book is in the following series:

Colourful Classics

Classics
This Classics series provides an accessible route into our rich literary heritage. It showcases powerful plots and characters that have stood the test of time - Oliver Twist,Black Beauty,Macbeth,Wuthering Heights adapted by top children's authorsto ensure the stories are accessible to younger readers. The books fall within book bands dark blue and dark red.

Jane Austen

Best Novel Classics

Puffin Classics

Aztec Security

Classic Lines

Illustrated Chosen Classics, Retold

Lifetime

Jane Austen Works

International Bestselling Classics

New Longman Literature 14-18

Immortal Literature

Penguin Joint Venture Readers

Legacy Collection

New Windmills Ks4

The Complete Jane Austen Collection

Puffin

Elizabeth Bennet Sisters

Victorian Classic

Oxford Children's Classics

Vintage Editions

Fiction Classics

Saddleback Classics

Chosen Classics

Throne Classics

Calico Illustrated Classics

Oxford Progressive English Readers

Scholastic Elt Readers

Dramascripts Classic Texts

Jane Austen Novels

New Windmill Classics

Prince Classics

Penguin Readers
Penguin Readers is a series of simplified novels, film novelizations and original titles that introduce students at all levels to the pleasures of reading in English. Originally designed for teaching English as a foreign language, the series' combination of high interest level and low reading age makes it suitable for both English-speaking teenagers with limited reading skills and students of English as a second language. Many titles in the series also provide access to the pre-20th century literature strands of the National Curriculum English Orders. At the end of each book there is a section of exercises focusing on vocabulary building, comprehension, discussion and writing. Penguin Readers are graded at seven levels of difficulty, from 'Easystarts' with a 200-word vocabulary, to Level 6 (Advanced) with a 3000-word vocabulary. In addition, titles fall into one of three sub-categories: 'Contemporary', 'Classics' or 'Originals'.

Wordsworth Study Guides

The Penguin English Library

Jane Austen Classics

Signature Editions

Oxford Childrens Classics

Jane Austen Classics Large Print

Ek Classics

Young Adult Classics

Spinebreakers Series

Award Essential Classics

New Windmills Series

Scholastic Classics

Classic Fiction

Classic Collection

Pride and Prejudice

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

BBC Book Awards - Big Read Top 100
This book was recognised in the Big Read Top 100 category by the Bbc Book Awards.

BBC Book Awards - Big Read Top 20
This book was recognised in the Big Read Top 20 category by the Bbc Book Awards.

This book features the following character:

Jane Austen
Jane Austen lived in Georgian England, and as a female author her works were first published anonymously and brought her little personal recognition. Her writing is a critique of the British landed gentry at the end of the eighteenth century, and often a comment on the pursuit of a good match" in matters of marriage.