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A review by loreweaver
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Let me preface this review by stating that, despite all of its renown, I did not expect to actually like - much less enjoy - Pride and Prejudice. The work was charming, witty, and filled with clever prose. It became clear, fairly quickly, how this masterpiece managed to obtain its acclaim and enchant so many generations of readers.
β§οΉ5 stars
"πππ ππππ ππππ ππ πππππ ππ πππππ πππ ππ’ππππ, πππ πππ’ ππ πππ ππππππππππ ππ πππππππππ π πππ πΈ πππ’."
β°γ» Often celebrated as one of the greatest love stories in English literature, Pride and Prejudice is far more than a mere romance. Beneath the ballrooms and courtships lies a subtle study on 19th-century Englandβs social structures. While the primary focalisation rests on Elizabeth and Darcy, Austen has also included commentary on class, gender, patriarchy, and the rigid societal expectations.
This is a world of social barriers, where personal worth is not dictated by character, but by status and wealth. The opening of the novel reads to me as a biting critique of the fact that women, lacking independent means, were forced to marry for financial security rather than affection.
Austen subtly undermines the established social order through her portrayal of Elizabeth. It is a very empowering statement to put a woman of strong moral integrity, who rejects societal pressures in favour of her own values, in the spotlight. Austen seems to advocate for a society where individuality and autonomy matters more than wealth and social rank.
Pride and Prejudice is more than just a love story.
β§οΉ5 stars
"πππ ππππ ππππ ππ πππππ ππ πππππ πππ ππ’ππππ, πππ πππ’ ππ πππ ππππππππππ ππ πππππππππ π πππ πΈ πππ’."
β°γ» Often celebrated as one of the greatest love stories in English literature, Pride and Prejudice is far more than a mere romance. Beneath the ballrooms and courtships lies a subtle study on 19th-century Englandβs social structures. While the primary focalisation rests on Elizabeth and Darcy, Austen has also included commentary on class, gender, patriarchy, and the rigid societal expectations.
This is a world of social barriers, where personal worth is not dictated by character, but by status and wealth. The opening of the novel reads to me as a biting critique of the fact that women, lacking independent means, were forced to marry for financial security rather than affection.
Austen subtly undermines the established social order through her portrayal of Elizabeth. It is a very empowering statement to put a woman of strong moral integrity, who rejects societal pressures in favour of her own values, in the spotlight. Austen seems to advocate for a society where individuality and autonomy matters more than wealth and social rank.
Pride and Prejudice is more than just a love story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Classism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Emotional abuse