Name: Pride and Prejudice
Author: Jane. Austen
ISBN: 9780194631976

Pride and Prejudice

Jane. Austen

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Author Description

A level 6 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. This version includes an audio book: listen to the story as you read.Retold for Learners of English by Clare West.'The moment I first met you, I noticed your pride, your sense of superiority, and your selfish disdain for the feelings of others. You are the last man in the world whom I could ever be persuaded to marry,' said Elizabeth Bennett.And so Elizabeth rejects the proud Mr Darcy. Can nothing overcome her prejudice against him? And what of the other Bennet girls - their fortunes, and misfortunes, in the business of getting husbands?This famous novel by Jane Austen is full of wise and humorous observation of the people and manners of her times.

Menrva's Summary

THE PULSE

The central conflict ignites when the spirited Elizabeth Bennet encounters the wealthy and seemingly arrogant Mr. Darcy, leading to a clash of pride and prejudice that threatens their potential happiness. Elizabeth seeks to navigate the rigid social hierarchies of 19th-century England while managing the matrimonial expectations placed upon her and her sisters. She faces opposition from societal pressures, her own misjudgments, and the aloof demeanor of Darcy, who represents the upper-class barriers she finds distasteful. The narrative, presented in a third-person limited perspective, follows the internal and external developments of the Bennet family as they seek financial and romantic security in a world governed by manners and status.

INSIDE THE PAGES

Sharp social satire regarding the marriage market of the Regency era
Character-driven dialogue that reveals personality through wit and irony
Exploration of the tension between individual desire and familial duty
Use of irony to highlight the flaws of the landed gentry
Focus on the psychological growth of the protagonist
Detailed depiction of 19th-century English country life
Gradual shift in perspective as characters overcome their initial biases
Integration of audio components for language learning support

THE COLLECTIVE ECHO

Readers frequently highlight the enduring appeal of the witty exchanges and the slow-burn romantic tension between the two leads. Discussion often centers on how the narrative effectively balances the lighthearted humor of the Bennet family dynamics with the more serious critique of class and gender expectations. Critics often point to the accessibility of this specific edition, noting that it maintains the core thematic integrity of the original while simplifying the prose for learners. The work remains a staple for those interested in the evolution of the novel of manners and the complexities of human perception.

Page Count:
120

Publication Date:
2014-09-30

Publisher:
Oxford University Press

ISBN-10:
0194631974

ISBN-13:
9780194631976

Romance

English & College Success

Graded Reader

Study Aids

classic

Social Satire

English as a Second Language