
In the gentle countryside of early‑19th‑century England, the Bennet family juggles the hopes of five lively sisters whose future hinges on advantageous marriages. When the affluent and affable Mr. Bingley arrives at the nearby estate of Netherfield, the local social scene buzzes with excitement, and his handsome, reserved friend Mr. Darcy makes a striking, if aloof, entrance at the Meryton ball.
Elizabeth Bennet, the second‑eldest sister, meets Darcy’s proud demeanor with quick wit and a keen eye for hypocrisy. Their first encounter sets the stage for a lively dance of misunderstanding, as both characters cling to their initial judgments while the world around them presses toward courtship and propriety.
Austen’s sharp, sparkling prose captures the rhythms of village life, the subtleties of conversation, and the ever‑present tension between genuine affection and societal expectation. Listeners will find a story that balances humor with insight, inviting them to reconsider the ways pride and prejudice shape our own first impressions.
Language
fi
Duration
~12 hours (704K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2014-03-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1775–1817
Known for sparkling wit, sharp social observation, and unforgettable heroines, this beloved English novelist turned everyday courtship, family pressure, and money worries into enduring fiction. Her six major novels, including Pride and Prejudice and Emma, still feel lively and surprisingly modern.
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