' This perfect indifference & your pointed dislike make it so delightfully absurd!' Pride & Prejudice has delighted generations of readers with its unforgettable cast of characters carefully choreographed plot & a hugely entertaining view of the world & its absurdities With the arrival of eligible young men in their neighbourhood the lives of Mr & Mrs Bennet & their five daughters are turned inside out & menide down Pride encounters prejudice upward-mobility confronts social disdain & quick-wittedness challenges sagacity as misconceptions & hasty judgements lead to heartache & scandal but eventually to true understanding self-knowledge & love In this supremely satisfying story Jane Austen balances comedy with seriousness & witty observation with profound insight If Elizabeth Bennet returns again & again to her letter from Mr Darcy readers of the novel are drawn even more irresistibly by its captivating wisdom ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more ...

Elizabeth Bennet finds her neighbour Fitzwilliam Darcy arrogant & conceited The fact that he has meddled in the romantic relationship between her sister Jane & local aristocrat Charles Bingley makes him still more detestable Darcy however is charmed by Elizabeth's wit & beauty & has set his sight on her hand in marriage Will Elizabeth's pride prevail? ...

The pride of high-ranking Mr Darcy & the prejudice of middle-class Elizabeth Bennet conduct an absorbing dance through the rigid social hierarchies of early-nineteenth-century England with the passion of the two unlikely lovers growing as their union seems ever more improbable ...

Extensive reading improves fluency & there is a real need in the ELT classroom for motivating graded material that will instantly appeal to students Teachers will be keen to promote Jane Austen's well-known classic to their students The reader is illustrated with full-colour stills from the recent 2005 movie starring Keira Knightley ...

Jane Austen's most popular novel originally published in 1813 some 17 years after it was first written presents the Bennet family of Longbourn Against the background of gossipy Mrs Bennet & the detached Mr Bennet the quest is on for husbands for the five daughters The spotlight falls on Elizabeth second eldest who is courted by Darcy though initially she is more concerned with the fate of her other sisters This marvellous account of family life in Regency England is read with vigour & style by Emilia Fox ...

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ALEXANDER Mc CALL SMITHThe Vintage Classics Austen series is designed by the writer & illustrator Leanne Shapton & introduced by some of our finest contemporary writers & Austen fans Alexander Mc Call Smith Lynne Truss Amanda Vickery Francesca Segal PD James & Andrew Motion ' The best-loved book by our best-loved novelist' Independent Elizabeth Bennet is young clever & attractive but her mother is a nightmare & she & her four sisters are in dire need of financial security & escape in the shape of husbands The arrival of the affable Mr Bingley & arrogant Mr Darcy in the neighbourhoos both single & in possession of large fortunes turns all their lives upside down in this witty drama of friendship rivalry enmity & love ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Adaptation of the classic novel by Jane Austen starring Keira Knightley & Matthew Mac Fadyen When wealthy Mr Bingley (Simon Woods) & his friend the dashing Mr Darcy (Mac Fadyen) arrive in a small Hertfordshire town Mrs Bennett (Brenda Blethyn) sees it as the perfect opportunity to marry off her eligible daughters But when Elizabeth Bennett (Knightley) meets Mr Darcy their equally headstrong natures get in the way of true love ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Regency romance full of pace style wit & passion Filmed in the stately homes & country mansions of old England with a first-rate production team & a cast of Britain&s finest character actors this really is unmissable Starring Colin Firth Jennifer Ehle Allison Steadman & Julia Sawalha Actors Jennifer Ehle Colin Firth David Bamber Crispin Bonham-Carter Anna Chancellor Language English Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired English Number of discs 2 ...

' Vanity not love has been my folly' When Elizabeth Bennet first meets eligible bachelor Fitzwilliam Darcy she thinks him arrogant & conceited; he is indifferent to her good looks & lively mind When she later discovers that Darcy has involved himself in the troubled relationship between his friend Bingley & her beloved sister Jane she is determined to dislike him more than ever In the sparkling comedy of manners that follows Jane Austen shows the folly of judging by first impressions & superbly evokes the friendships gossip & snobberies of provincial middle-class life ...

'I absolutely adored this novel; it's the perfect holiday romance!' Netgalley Reviewer 5 stars Darcy Fitzwilliam simply doesn't have time to fall in love But this Christmas a kiss under the mistletoe will change everything As partner at a major New York hedge fund Darcy's only serious relationship is with her work cellphone The truth is she's too busy being successful & making money to have time for Christmas let alone to allow romance into her life But this year Darcy is coming home to Pemberley Ohio for the holidays There she runs into her old neighbour & high-school foe Luke Bennet
- the oldest of five wayward brothers When Darcy's enmity with Luke is re-opened along with a hefty dollop of sexual chemistry well sparks are sure to fly Can Darcy fall in love
- or will her pride & Luke's prejudice against big-city girls stand in their way? This sparkling retelling of Pride & Prejudice will warm your heart over the festive season Perfect for fans of Jane Linfoot Debbie Johnson & Jenny Colgan Read what everyone's saying about Pride & Prejudice & Mistletoe' What a delightful heart-warming romantic & feel-good read!' Waterstones reviewer' The perfect Christmas-time read & the ultimate guilty pleasure!' Netgalley reviewer'I absolutely adored it; perfect for anyone who loves a good holiday romance!' Goodreads reviewer' Readers will love this modern updated version of the story Absolutely superb!' Netgalley reviewer' The perfect holiday rom-com!' Netgalley reviewer' For those looking for a feel-good read just in time for the holiday season this is the book for you!' Netgalley reviewer'I adored this fun quirky holiday re-tellingperfect for fans of the original!' Netgalley reviewer' Hilarious & sweet a great read' Netgalley reviewer'A cute story that has all the characters & a twist from the classic' Netgalley reviewer'A sprightly entertaining Christmas tale that turns the Austen classic on its head' Netgalley reviewer'I would recommend this to any Jane Austen fan' Netgalley reviewer

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