Ylpeys ja ennakkoluulo

audiobook

Ylpeys ja ennakkoluulo

by Jane Austen

FI·~12 hours

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Description

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.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~12 hours (704K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2014-03-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Jane Austen

Jane Austen

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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