Since its immediate success in 1813, Pride and Prejudice has remained one of the most popular novels in the English language. Jane Austen called this brilliant work “her own darling child” and its vivacious heroine, Elizabeth Bennet, “as delightful a creature as ever appeared in print.” The romantic clash between the opinionated Elizabeth and her proud beau, Mr. Darcy, is a splendid performance of civilized sparring. And Jane Austen’s radiant wit sparkles as her characters dance a delicate quadrille of flirtation and intrigue, making this book the most superb comedy of manners of Regency England.

For the first time ever, I read Pride and Prejudice. Actually, I listened to the audio book. I’m familiar with the story and have seen the movie, but I’ve never actually read/listened to the original work until this past week (thank you, COVID).

It is every bit as delightful as the movie and modern retellings, but this contemporary-loving girl did miss the sweetness of the first kiss scene. Sigh. That’s really my only issue with the book–I love reading the first kiss!

Overall, though, it’s a fun book and it’s clear why it has endured for generations.

Rated G. Get your copy here!

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