Classical Tuesday: Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen

.....


Imagine yourself in a world were at the ages of 14 to 18 as a girl, marriage is the most important thing you can accomplish. Imagine that, not graduating from high school or college, not getting a good job, but finding a man hidden in your small town with a good fortune who wants you is your only goal.

Enter the world of Jane Austin, the one she lived in, the one she creates for us in her books. Travel back in time to catch up with the Bennett’s, a family of one mother, whose main concern marriage for her girls, a father, who loves his girls for their intellect over their beauty, and five daughters. Jane, the oldest, is considered one of the most beautiful girls around, next is Elizabeth or Lizzy. She doesn't quite share the same beauty as her sister, but is smarter than most girls her age, although that sometimes gets her in trouble. Mary is the middle daughter, she is an avid reader, and Catherine and Lydia are the youngest Bennett girls, they are silly, immature and a bit obsessed with the soldiers who stay in town from time to time.

            
This story is told mainly from Elizabeth’s perspective, as she deals with prideful men, her sister’s lost love issues, rogue soldiers, unwanted proposals, and family crises. All started by the arrival of Mr. Bingley and his dear friend Mr. Darcy. If you are a romantic, this is a fantastic book. Personally, I always love a book where the love interest is a bit rough around the edges but you still fall in love with him. It is a bit of a more difficult read, considering the time period. But the descriptions are superb, and whoever spread that nasty rumor that all older books are boring should be tried for slander, because this book has quite a few funny moments. As a romantic at heart, this book left me wanting to have the life and love it shows. 5 pearls for Jane Austin!

XOXO 

Kenna Lee