Pride and Prejudice (Oxford World's Classics) Paperback – May 15, 2008

Edition Review:The Chiltern classics are classy, collectible, and most definitely giftable. Each copy is a work of art in the gorgeous raised cover art, gilt-edged pages, thick paper stock, ribbon bookmark, and well formatted pages and font. Just above the size of a paperback and comfort-cushioned hardbound feel in hand. Readers will love this edition.Book Thoughts:The Bennets of Longbourn are a frolicking family of five daughters, a bookish father and a fluttery mother. A young man of fortune moves to the neighborhood and all the matchmaking mamas are on point with Mrs. Bennet leading the way especially when he is joined by a friend of even more wealth and status.Too bad, the imminently handsome and wealthy Mr. Darcy makes a terrible first impression and his struggles to deny his attraction for second Bennet daughter Lizzy are dismal and he slips in love with a woman who is unlike any he has ever before encountered.Of course, there are other iconic characters and they invariably do their best to throw a spanner in the works for Darcy and Lizzy.But, a few fortunate twists of fate and the generosity of Lizzy's Gardiner relations give them another chance if youngest Bennet daughter Lydia's escapades don't scotch it all for good.Each time I read or listen, something different captures my attention. With this time around, it was eldest and beautiful tranquil Jane and also Mr. Bennet father to five grown daughters and husband to a woman of simple mind and purpose with an overwrought set of nerves.After reading the dialogue between Jane and Lizzy discussing Wickham's 'woes' and Darcy's perfidies, I was never more struck by just how intensely determined Lizzy was in her prejudices. Gentle Jane made good sense in her observations and advice even if her own tranquil nature and boisterous relations messed up her own romance, but Lizzy was determined to think her quicker, livelier mind was superior to her sister's when it came to knowing people.Then there was Mr. Bennet. I get a kick out of those opening pages each time when he enjoys teasing his wife and girls about Mr. Bingley when he secretly went and introduced himself so the family had a chance of meeting him at the neighborhood social gatherings, but he pretended to not have bothered. I think he was a lousy parent in many ways, but he is a comic addition to scenes several times. So droll!All in all, another delightful outing with a favorite classic.

I read this in high school for a project and seriously under estimated its length so I ended up speed reading through most of the book. I’m happy to report that this second read through at a more reasonable pace was enjoyed way more. It is so clever and witty. It’s no wonder that regency romances written in modern times are mostly just trying to be like Jane Austen.

It was as good as I thought it would be. Makes me want to watch a version again. I'm glad I read it. Time to read another classic.

The first half of the book felt slow, but about halfway through the story picks up. I was reading when I could and listening to it when I could. I really enjoyed that method.

Love this book! The first enemies to lovers, swoon worthy, make your heart melt book. No wonder it is a literature masterpiece.

A true classic romance novel by Jane Austen should never be overlooked. I loved the detail in all of the characters.

Jane Austin is a great novelist. Easy on Amazon to find 👌

Bought this for my collection, great book