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Pride and Prejudice |
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Austen’s timeless romantic classic, follows the lives of the five Bennett sisters, who live in a time where an advantageous marriage and social status are considered a fundamental for any woman to stand a fair chance at life. Set at the turn of the 19th century, Pride and Prejudice catches a perfect glimpse not only of a time when women were socially and economically dependent solely on their marital status, but also as an age of enlightenment and witness of the French Revolution.
This romantic novel with its hint of comic references begins with the famous quote "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife."
This famous quotation sets the story into motion as the eligible Mr. Bingley is introduced as he rides into town. The quote also draws in and to some extent reveals the content of the plot to come. Soon the news of the arrival of the well off Charles Bingley finds its way to the ears of the Bennett household. Having five unmarried daughters, the Bennetts are eager to match them up with suitable spouse candidates and see them prosperously married. After attending a ball, Mr. Bingley is instantly attracted to the oldest Bennett daughter Jane and it is fair to say that the feeling is mutual. Such cannot be said about his close friend Mr. Darcy who rudely refuses to dance with the second Bennett daughter Elizabeth. Consequently, Elizabeth’s first prejudice is born as she labels Mr. Darcy arrogant and obnoxious; however, she later learns never to judge a book by its cover and must swallow up her pride to achieve happiness. Pride and Prejudice witnesses the exciting courtships of the Bennett sisters and their suitors, as well as the not so joyful relationships of other characters. As the novel develops the relationships between the characters must outweigh the forces seeking to tear them apart.
Experience the adventures of the Bennett sisters as they face the troublesome issues of manners, social class, family, and marriages in a male reliant society. A story not only portraying the unreliable nature of pride and prejudice, Austen’s classic also paints a vivid image of the past and the woman as a member of society.
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Reviews (Rated: 5 Stars - 134 reviews) |
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Reviewer: Gg - April 14, 2021 Subject: Gg Gg |
Reviewer: Jordan - April 1, 2021 I have wanted to read this book for a long time. I found it on this website so I am going to read it. |
Reviewer: z - March 16, 2021 Subject: pride and prejudice review My new favorite book. |
Reviewer: Katarina Cleas - March 14, 2021 The book was really good for my first book |
Reviewer: Rapid Reader - March 9, 2021 Subject: Pride and Prejudice The reader is reading at a great pace. This is a great novel. |
Reviewer: User - February 22, 2021 I love her voice which makes me comfortable. |
Reviewer: Caleb - February 17, 2021 Subject: Pride and Prejudice Narrator is amazing. If you haven't read this %100 read this. |
Reviewer: serenity - February 11, 2021 Subject: love omg i love this book it is about how woman are strong and brave and i love how it is in after and after we colided |
Reviewer: User - August 5, 2020 cant listen |
Reviewer: jeren - June 4, 2020 Subject: english, chemistry i like your voice.thanks |
Reviewer: Brittany - May 29, 2020 This is one of my all time favorite books, and it was excellently narrated. |
Reviewer: User - February 26, 2020 the best book ever |
Reviewer: Quang - December 12, 2019 I love your works and I love you. Thanks |
Reviewer: E.T.DidBit - November 24, 2019 wonderfully read, thank you. So nice to finally read and attempt to grasp or interpret the ideologies from a time past and be thankful for who we are as women today. This book and it's author are a part of the many small steps taken through history toward the equalizing of gender. |
Reviewer: User - September 29, 2019 Lovely voice enjoyable listening! |
Reviewer: Nell B - August 1, 2019 Subject: LOVED THE BOOK Enjoyed the readers perfect reading, made the book even more enjoyable... |
Reviewer: Rute - July 25, 2019 Subject: Pride and Prejudice It exceeded my expectations. I am not really into fictional stories and romances so I was a bit reticent, but I most say that I loved it. Sometimes it gets too much into detail, and I was tempted to move forward that scenes but I listened anyway and overall was worth it. Saw the movie afterwards and enjoyed the story even more! Trully recommend! |
Reviewer: Emma - June 28, 2019 Subject: LOVE!!!!! Loved the voices!!!! |
Reviewer: Xinia - June 5, 2019 Subject: Pride and Prejudice I trulley injoyed listening to this book thank you for your time in reading it for us. |
Reviewer: bianca - April 23, 2019 Subject: Perfection perfect pacing, perfect tone and accent !!!!!!! |
Reviewer: Holly - October 9, 2018 Subject: BOOK I really like this book very nice |
Reviewer: Sheena - October 3, 2018 Subject: PERFECT NARRATION ♥ I love the reader's pace, voice, tone and accent ♥ |
Reviewer: Intekhab - September 20, 2018 Subject: It’s nice novel I love this novel |
Reviewer: dayeon - May 30, 2018 thank you so much! your voice is super great! |
Reviewer: Melrose Laws - December 20, 2017 Subject: Finding Love At Last ( If only in a book ) I love this story; equally as her other books . Wonderfully written, spell bounding and enchanting, cover to cover. Thank you; for this opportunity to have been whisked away to another time; finding love at last ! |
Reviewer: Nick - December 5, 2017 Subject: Not working This podcast is no longer working. Neither on the website nor on apple podcast. |
Reviewer: Teo - November 10, 2017 My favorite book of all time. I highly recommend it. |
Reviewer: Angela - October 15, 2017 I love reader voice.Thank you very much. |
Reviewer: muditha - August 31, 2017 Subject: P&P Beautiful narration. Great book. |
Reviewer: ALBERRO - August 14, 2017 Subject: this book is boring it's makes women look stupid and dependent on a man so I do not approve of this title |
Reviewer: Tiffany - April 19, 2017 Subject: Great This is one of my favorite books, and the reader does a very good job, good pace, and changes voices/tones for each character very well. |
Reviewer: Tom - March 7, 2017 Subject: Pride and prejudice. Somewhat typical 19th century stuffy English literature. Loved by English professors detested by people of taste, including Mark Twain. |
Reviewer: paulyn - February 17, 2017 Subject: Best so far I enjoyed listening to this audio. Couldn't let go of my phone or headset. Elizabeth Clett you did a great job, you did justice to the entire book. Weldone |
Reviewer: Rummana - February 17, 2017 Subject: Story and narration Love the novel since ever and loved narration by Elizabeth. Great job! |
Reviewer: Anete - January 4, 2017 Loved it. And the reading was excellent. |
Reviewer: User - November 2, 2016 she had better kept the american acent |
Reviewer: Traci - October 26, 2016 Subject: Love it! Great book & a terrific reader; I especially enjoyed all the different voices provided for the characters. I give a big thumbs up! |
Reviewer: Kikie - October 23, 2016 thank you so much ! I am really enjoy the story. And I love reader voice |
Reviewer: No Limit 2017 - September 27, 2016 Subject: Very Good Elizabeth Clett, is the best reader, when I had to read this book for school, I found it and started reading it and well what I'm trying to say is, thank you for reading it and making up the voices for the characters |
Reviewer: jose - August 22, 2016 Subject: great voice i like this audio book verymuch... |
Reviewer: Sara - June 21, 2016 Subject: Excellent Elizabeth does an excellent job reading the book. Love the voices she did to represent different characters. |
Reviewer: sandy - May 24, 2016 Subject: great job! Terrific job reading! Too bad the chapters are so short,. |
Reviewer: kelly - March 15, 2016 Subject: EXCELLENT it helped me so much with my homework, when I had to read 5 chapters at a time so its good that you can go back and don't have to remember what part the chapter was like other ones this is great! |
Reviewer: Myself - March 10, 2016 Subject: This book i could hear her voice for ever!! amzing!! |
Reviewer: abigail - February 23, 2016 Subject: wonderful really good book |
Reviewer: Schola - January 28, 2016 Subject: Reading made simple! I've been longing to read this book but couldn't due to work pressure but listening to her read makes it so enjoyable!!! Her voice is quite animated. |
Reviewer: Venerable Sumangala - January 27, 2016 Subject: Excellent Great model family is shown here to be followed. Thanks a lot for the great work |
Reviewer: Greta - January 8, 2016 Subject: Excellent!! Not only a wonderful book, but Elizabeth has a most expressive and pleasant voice. I absolutely loved this, and agree that I could listen to her read off a shopping list and be entertained. Excellent. |
Reviewer: AmirHossein - December 29, 2015 Subject: Suggestion Deep appreciation for this great website. Also, it would be great if books classified with their level too, (Intermediate, Advances) for whom is not native and try to improve his/her English with reading and listening. |
Reviewer: Karen P. - December 26, 2015 Subject: Excellent reader! Great job reading this fabulous book! |
Reviewer: Bobster - December 5, 2015 Subject: WOW Same here, Todd |
Reviewer: Tin - December 3, 2015 A fast paced, expressive and elegant reading, perfectly in tune with the novel! |
Reviewer: Katrien - December 1, 2015 Subject: Great epic story, very good reader Love the reader! Must read story |
Reviewer: James M - November 27, 2015 Subject: Pride and Prejudice The narrator performance was excellent. I will look for her name in other books to listen too even when the book initially holds only mild interest. |
Reviewer: User - October 16, 2015 Thank you so much! You read beautifully! |
Reviewer: Kim L. - September 9, 2015 Subject: Pride and Prejudice I love this reader and have been working my way through Jane Austen with her as the reader. I'm starting this book for the second time. |
Reviewer: User - August 25, 2015 Wonderful voice and an excellent novel! |
Reviewer: Todd - July 26, 2015 Subject: Pride and Prejudice I would listen to Elizabeth read the directions of an Ikea instruction sheet. She is a fantastic reader. |
Reviewer: Dee H. - July 23, 2015 Subject: Pride and Prejudice I loved the reader's interpretation of this book. It was great and I thoroughly enjoyed listening as first time to read this book. I also like that she read at a fast pace so did not take long to read it. Highly recommend. |
Reviewer: rylan - July 22, 2015 Author: Jane Narrator:Elizabeth Two main characters: Jane & Elizabeth Excellent book and well read. |
Reviewer: Kim - July 15, 2015 Subject: Pride and Prejudice I quite enjoyed the book, more than I thought I would. The reader was fantastic, she did very well. |
Reviewer: Rafik - July 15, 2015 Subject: Cute voice & Novel my favorite story and with this cute voice ... amazing |
Reviewer: Melanie M. - April 30, 2015 Subject: Pride and Prejudice Loved this & thought Elizabeth did a wonderful job as the reader-voice. Would listen to more books that she reads; great book. |
Reviewer: Ita Das - March 5, 2015 Subject: On Pride and Prejudice one of the most favourite creations I have ever tasted... perhaps my all time favourite and the closest friend in my solitude.... love this so much |
Reviewer: robert - February 25, 2015 Subject: cute voice such a voice is from heavens , thanks |
Reviewer: Nguyentan - February 16, 2015 Subject: Love! Such a great and expressive voice! Thanks very much! |
Reviewer: Hope - February 4, 2015 This book is fantastic, made even more exciting by the narrator. Great job! |
Reviewer: User - January 19, 2015 This is one of my favourite books, narrator did an amazing job! I'd happily listen to her read any book! |
Reviewer: Regi - January 19, 2015 Subject: Love! Yay. Finally found one that I love to listen to. Thank you Elizabeth Klett |
Reviewer: Rosie - January 4, 2015 Subject: Fantastic A wonderful book enhanced even further by Elizabeth Klett's brilliant reading! |
Reviewer: Suelen - December 3, 2014 Simplesmente amando o site, os narradores tem voz linda |
Reviewer: User - November 5, 2014 I love this book so much. |
Reviewer: Vladimir - October 20, 2014 Usually I don't like this literary genre, but narrator Elizabeth Klett have the beautiful voice and I was listening this story to the end. Thanks very much for the performance. |
Reviewer: Lucy - October 15, 2014 Beautiful voice thank you for the free audio book! |
Reviewer: Mengjie - September 13, 2014 Beautiful voice! You did a great job! |
Reviewer: Wendy - September 11, 2014 Brilliant book, and narrator even better. |
Reviewer: Georgina - August 31, 2014 Subject: Pride and Prejudice Grand book I love the narrator Elizabeth Klett bravo (: |
Reviewer: Carla B - August 20, 2014 Great book, well read! |
Reviewer: MJ - August 18, 2014 Subject: Excellent reading of this excellent novel. Outstanding portrayal of Austin's great drama. Thanks very much for the performance. |
Reviewer: Erika - August 16, 2014 Love this book. This was my first Audio Book and sure not my last |
Reviewer: Cathy - August 13, 2014 I love this book and i have lost count of the times i have listned to it. Brillant! |
Reviewer: Caroline - August 6, 2014 Subject: Excellent Excellent reader - it was such a joy to listen to such a great novel read so well. |
Reviewer: W. - August 5, 2014 Subject: This really is brilliant This is totally amazing. It's funny the reader's accent swithes so frequently but so perfectly. |
Reviewer: JPP - June 29, 2014 Subject: Narrator I had to read this book for school. I knew this book was a chick-flick and that I would not enjoy it as well as other books. The narrating was great and it helped me a lot to get through the book. Thank you so much Klett and BooksShouldBeFree. |
Reviewer: Jodi Hudson - June 22, 2014 Subject: Great reading! Love, love, love this reading! It was everything I hoped for. |
Reviewer: Costanza - June 20, 2014 Subject: Splendid reading Splendid reader. Each character has his own voice and this help a lot. In greatful for your hard job. You brought the book to life. Thanks! |
Reviewer: Dearest - May 9, 2014 BRILLIANT!! And what splendid reading Thanks. |
Reviewer: AndiK - May 8, 2014 Subject: Very well done recording 200 years later and this book is still on the nose with today's fundamentals. Elizabeth Klett s reading of it is so enticing. It is just as clever, witty, and intelligent as a Jane Austen herself... I felt I could almost hear Miss Austen's voice narrating. |
Reviewer: Norma G. - April 25, 2014 Subject: Must read! This book was just amazing. I did not do much of the audio but read the whole book and I gotta say that reading it's a must. Loved it, one of my favorites now. I will try the audio now, other readers say it's great :) |
Reviewer: Chelsea - April 1, 2014 This reader is great and it helped me do homework while reading for a report at the same time! |
Reviewer: User - February 23, 2014 The reader does a perfect job! If you have trouble reading through the novel itself, listening to this audio makes it much easier. She really distinguishes between character voices and descriptions. It's very, very helpful! |
Reviewer: J.Brown - February 5, 2014 Subject: Pride and Prejudice This was a great help to me the reader was clear and easy to understand and she read at a good pace so i was able to read along with her and she really brought the book to life for me thank you Books Should be Free. |
Reviewer: J - February 4, 2014 Subject: Fantastic reader Vivid and lively voice, each character can be distinguished just by the voice and emotion. Great acting!! This is absolutely a must-listen audio and I recommend it to all English learners as well. |
Reviewer: Anneta K. - January 31, 2014 Subject: Brilliant recording I never liked P&P very much but this recording and especially the reader managed to change my mind. I enjoyed listening to this a great deal. Thank you for making it happen. |
Reviewer: User - January 23, 2014 The reader is a fantastic actress. She emotes well and has clearly distinguishable voice for each character. |
Reviewer: JMS - December 21, 2013 Subject: Pride and Prejudice Absolutely excellent! This reading is done incredibly well! |
Reviewer: Bethany - November 2, 2013 Subject: Thoroughly Enjoyable Fantastic reader did a tremendous job interpreting the characters voices and personalities. I didn't want it to end. :-) |
Reviewer: T. Antz - October 30, 2013 Subject: Great Reader This reader is excellent! |
Reviewer: SM - October 26, 2013 Subject: Outstanding reading! This reading of the classic book is outstanding. Thank you! |
Reviewer: PJ - October 2, 2013 Subject: Pride and Prejudiced Great Book. Well read. Enjoyed this book very much! |
Reviewer: Jiyiguantou - September 23, 2013 Subject: Wonderful This is just brilliant. I like her accent. |
Reviewer: LitBug - September 16, 2013 Subject: Nice! Read with feeling. Only wish she read a bit slower though because I listen as I craft. I like this better than TV. |
Reviewer: Sukhchain - August 30, 2013 Subject: Great I can't explain this is a work of a great soul |
Reviewer: Sumittra - July 17, 2013 Subject: love Darcy and Jane It was really amazing...the story is great...I want to get the original one... |
Reviewer: Olamide Christiana - June 28, 2013 This book is great and just like the film. I was searching for something to keep me busy and got this book. |
Reviewer: Alyssa - June 11, 2013 Wow! I didn't realized this book could be so great! I love the sudden transition of different voices. |
Reviewer: Unikue - June 7, 2013 Subject: Brilliant 太棒了! |
Reviewer: Brad - May 27, 2013 Subject: Great! This was a great book! Elizabeth Klett made the book come to life. I have also heard her in Alice's Adventure in wonderland and she does great there too. Thanks Elizabeth and Thanks to the website Books Should be Free! |
Reviewer: Angel - May 20, 2013 Better than a movie because there can be so much more with a splendid voice and your vivid imagination. |
Reviewer: Anonymous - May 16, 2013 Subject: Elizabeth Klett Wonderful narration by Elizabeth! |
Reviewer: Eleanor - May 9, 2013 Subject: Elizabeth Klett Elizabeth, I hope you're reading this: You brought this story to life! Your reading was wonderful and I'm sure Jane Austen would have been proud of you :) |
Reviewer: Rhonda - April 18, 2013 Love this.....This is my favorite book!!! The play starts in our town tonight...I cannot wait to see it :) |
Reviewer: Ann - April 4, 2013 Subject: Thanks a ton! The greatest book and site I have ever seen :) |
Reviewer: Charlotte - March 31, 2013 Subject: Fabulous Until I discovered Elizabeth Klett, I didn't know I liked the Classics. This is a lovely story with lots of humor and beautifully read. |
Reviewer: Kelley - March 30, 2013 Subject: Elizabeth Klett Wonderful job!!! Esp. love how the reader changes voices for the characters and talks in a British accent!!! Love this story!!! |
Reviewer: Nancy - March 27, 2013 Subject: The best Best reader for best book... |
Reviewer: Ed - March 17, 2013 Subject: Pride And Prejudice Elizabeth Klett is incredible--She really brings the story to life! |
Reviewer: Heidi - March 17, 2013 Subject: great I have never heard such an amazing audiobook like this. |
Reviewer: Madina - March 15, 2013 The best book, the best reading... Recommended for sure.... |
Reviewer: Garry - February 26, 2013 Subject: Aweome The best reading job I’ve heard on this website. You're a pro, Elizabeth Klett! |
Reviewer: Amber - February 21, 2013 Subject: Love this book!!! Amazing book ever that have read in a long time!!!!!!!!!! |
Reviewer: Sarah - February 10, 2013 Elizabeth Klett did a wonderful job. Well worth listening to. |
Reviewer: Greg - February 7, 2013 Subject: Arranz Superbly read, and what a plot! A delight. |
Reviewer: Tracey Grant - February 7, 2013 Subject: Elizabeth Klett I have just listened to Pride & Prejudice. I have also listened to Camilla & Bram Stokers Dracula. Elizabeth Klett Reads with clarity & Interest. She has a gift of reading. I was on the edge of my seat as she read. LOVED it. Thank you to all your Volunteers, they are wonderful. |
Reviewer: Kyra - January 31, 2013 Subject: Loved it! An wonderful story with a touch of mystery as the story takes an unexpected twist and of course filled with lots of romance. Karen Savage the lady who reads it on here does an excellent job. The book is a great enjoyment to listen too! |
Reviewer: Kristin S - January 30, 2013 Subject: wonderful! Elizabeth Klett performs a great service to the listener while reading Pride an Prejudice. A charming rendition of a highly entertaining book. Well done! |
Reviewer: Denise D - January 29, 2013 Subject: Excellent A beautiful historical romance. Read very well. |
Reviewer: User - January 13, 2013 Subject: lovely It was a lovely book. The reader made it even more excellent. |
Reviewer: User - January 7, 2013 It is a depressing book about women who either can't get married or don't want to. |
Reviewer: Rowan - December 30, 2012 Subject: Overrated This book is very overrated for what it is. I had to read this thing for an English class and was bored to tears. Even the movie is terribly pointless. Since I obviously did not understand what was so great about this book, I listened to my teacher talk about it to see if I had missed some deep meaning hidden within its pages. I hadn't. Pointless book...seems like you have to be a certain kind of person to enjoy a book like this. Books about romance and status social and feelings and other BS were never my thing. Which is probably why I hate this book so badly. |
Reviewer: Saddam Hussain - November 29, 2012 Subject: Novel & Reading The thing that made this Novel worth listening is that the readers were up to their mark in the recitation of this Gentle Classic of Victorian Era by Jane Austin.Surely Readers did justice with this Epic! |
Reviewer: Ryan Plummer - November 29, 2012 Subject: Very Well Done This audio book is well worth listening to not only because the story is timeless, but also because this recording does the book justice. |
Reviewer: Muhammad Bilal - November 21, 2012 Subject: Excellent! It was a good novel but reader made it Excellent, her use of different accents and tones for different characters made it really enjoyable. Loved it! |
Reviewer: Zaya - November 18, 2012 Subject: Reading I think Karen Savage's reading is too fast. Sometimes I feel uncomfortable with her fast reading and cant pay great attention to this novel. |