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The rich and mysterious Mr. Bingley and his best friend Mr. Darcy settled in the neighborhood of the poor but respected Bennet family. One of Mrs. Bennet's five daughters won the heart of a young aristocrat. But the energetic beauty Elizabeth Bennet rejected him. He seemed too arrogant and complacent to her. And the difference in their social status seemed too big, and the malicious gossip of those around them completed the job. Only gradually Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, overcoming pride and prejudice, get to know each other better, and they will be united by true love, which is subject to any obstacles.

Main characters

Mr Bennet - Mrs. Bennet's husband. Father to Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty and Lydia. "Mr. Bennett's character was such an intricate combination of mental alertness and a penchant for irony, isolation and eccentricity that after 23 years of marriage, his wife still could not adapt to him." His estate brings 2 thousand pounds of annual income and is inherited through the male line, as a result of which his daughters and wife may be left without a livelihood after his death.

Mrs Bennet - the wife of Mr. Bennett. Mother of Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty and Lydia. “She was an ignorant woman with a lack of intelligence and an unstable mood. Whenever she was dissatisfied with something, she believed that her nerves were out of order. The purpose of her life was to marry her daughters. Her only entertainment was visits and news. " Mrs. Bennet's father was a solicitor at Meryton and left her £ 4,000.

Miss Jane Bennet) is the eldest daughter of the Bennetts. Elizabeth's best friend. She married Bingley.

Ms Elizabeth Bennet - the main character of the novel. Second daughter of the Bennetts. Jane's best friend. "... There is not a single correct feature in her face ... it seems unusually spiritualized thanks to the beautiful expression of dark eyes." She married Darcy.

Miss Mary Bennet) is the middle daughter of the Bennetts. “Mary had no talent, no taste,” she was “the only ugly woman in the family who worked hard on self-improvement and was always glad to show herself.”

Miss Catherine (Kitty) Bennet (eng. Catherine "Kitty" Bennet) - the fourth daughter of the Bennetts. Best friend of Lydia. A frivolous girl who is influenced by her younger sister. At the end of the book, Elizabeth and Jane took custody of her.

Miss Lydia Bennet - the youngest daughter of the Bennetts, "a tall, not bad-looking 15-year-old girl, was the mother's favorite." Kitty's best friend. A frivolous, self-willed spoiled girl. She married Wickham.

Mr Darcy - a friend of Mr. Bingley. "... He attracted attention with his stately figure, regular facial features and aristocratic appearance ... he is the owner of the Pemberley estate (in Derbyshire), bringing in 10 thousand pounds of annual income." “Darcy was really smart. At the same time, Darcy was proud, withdrawn, and difficult to please. His manners, although they testified to a good upbringing, did not attract those around him too much. "
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Colonel Fitzwilliam - "... His greeting was received at once by two nephews of Lady Catherine, for together with Mr. Darcy came to Rosings the youngest son of his uncle, Lord ***, Colonel Fitzwilliam ...". “... Colonel Fitzwilliam, who entered first, could have been given thirty years. He was not very good-looking, but by his appeal and appearance he seemed a true gentleman ... ".

Mr. George Wickham (more correctly Wickham, English George Wickham) - an officer who knew Mr. Darcy from childhood, married Lydia.

Miss Georgiana Darcyis the younger sister of Mr. Darcy. She looks like a brother - she is also closed, takes everything seriously, is categorical in her assessments, restrains her emotions

Mr. Charles Bingley - a friend of Mr. Darcy. Brother of Miss Bingley and Mrs Hirst. "Mr. Bingley turned out to be a young man with a noble and pleasant appearance and a relaxed manner." His income is 4-5 thousand per year. Born into a respectable family from Northern England. His ancestors were engaged in trade, and this wealth was acquired. The father left his son about 100 thousand pounds. "Darcy appreciated Bingley for his light, open and supple nature ..."

Miss Caroline Bingley - Mr. Bingley's sister. “Miss Bingley and her sister, Mrs. Hirst, were very sophisticated indeed. They were not devoid of wit, when they were in good spirits, knew how to please when it was their intention, but at the same time they were arrogant and arrogant. Both of them seemed quite beautiful, were educated in one of the best private boarding houses, owned 20 thousand pounds, spending more money than they had at their disposal, were accustomed to moving in a secular society, and therefore considered themselves entitled to hold a high opinion of their own persons and a low - about the people around. "

Mr William Collins - a priest of the Church of England, a relative of the Bennetts, to whom their estate should pass.

Mrs Louisa Hurst - Mr. Bingley's older sister.

Mr Hurst) is Mr Bingley's son-in-law. The husband of Miss Bingley's elder sister "... could hardly pass for a nobleman", he "was a more noble man than rich", "one of those who live in the world only to eat, drink and play cards."

Sir William Lucas - Bennett's neighbor. Lady Lucas's husband. Father of Charlotte, Maria and young Lucas. "... Previously, he was engaged in trade in Meryton, where he acquired a certain fortune, as well as the title of baronet, which was bestowed upon him when he was mayor, thanks to a special appeal to the king." Gave up business and moved with his family to a house located one mile from Meryton, which "from then on became known as Lucas Lodge." "... The introduction to the court in St. James made this naturally harmless and friendly person also suave."

Lady Lucas - the wife of Sir William. Mother of Charlotte, Maria and young Lucas. "Lady Lucas was a good-natured woman, rather narrow-minded ...".

Miss Charlotte Lucas - the eldest daughter of the Lukasov, "... a smart and well-read girl of about 27 years old, was a great friend of Elizabeth."

Miss Maria Lucas - the second daughter of Sir William and Lady Lucas, sister of Charlotte and young Lucas.

Miss King) is a girl with a rich dowry, which Mr. Wickham had counted on, having abandoned Elizabeth for her.

Lady Catherine de Bourgh - aunt of Mr. Darcy, owner of Rosings Park, a lady with a complex character. She wanted to marry her daughter to Mr. Darcy and was totally against the marriage of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. After the marriage was completed, she stopped communicating with him.

Mrs Philips- Mrs. Bennett's sister, who lives in Meryton. Her husband - a former clerk of his father - inherited his office.

Mr Philips - Mrs. Philips' husband, solicitor at Meryton.

Mr Gardiner - Elizabeth's second uncle, living in Chipside (London area).

Interesting facts about filming the movie.
1.The mass of information for the film was investigated - clothes and hairstyles of the regency era, etiquette, transportation and many other subtleties inherent in this era
It took 2,100 days to shoot six hours of the film.
3. 24 objects were used for shooting and 8 were built (Lucas Lodge, Lambton Hotel, etc.).
4.Lime Park was used only for the exterior of the building, the interior of Pemberley was filmed at Sudbury Hall.
5. The last two scenes filmed are Darcy's second proposal and Lady de Bourgh's arrival at Longbourne.
6.Many of the Netherfield ball scenes were ruined by hair caught in the camera lens.
7. Three wigs were used for the role of Elizabeth because Jennifer Elle's hair was too light and short.
8. Colin Firth's hair, eyebrows and eyelashes were dyed for the role of Mr. Darcy.
9. Lucy Davis (Maria Lucas) originally applied for the role of Lydia Bennett, but was eventually offered the role of Maria Lucas.
10. Julia Soalha (Lydia Bennett) and Polly Maberlay (Kitty Bennett) had to learn 15 dances in three days.
11. 80 extras were used for the Netherfield Ball.
12. 40 extras were used to shoot the wedding.

Cast
Sue Birtwistle previously worked with Firth - in 1985, they filmed a film about schoolchildren. Firth had never read Pride and Prejudice before and initially turned down the role: This is too female a book. But after reading five pages of the script, he agreed to play Darcy.
Firth says: "I had no idea who Darcy was. I never read Jane Austen because we studied her in school. And, of course, I never borrowed her books from the library or the store ... I had a prejudice against of her novels, I didn’t even realize that Darcy was such a famous figure in literature. But whenever and wherever I mentioned the script, everyone told me how much they loved this book, how much they have been in love with Darcy since school. " Firth, moreover, absolutely did not want to participate in a costume drama with horses and other old trash. But Andrew Davis's script won him over with its modernity. No script before that inspired him so much. The actor decided to try it, realizing that he would be jealous for the rest of his life who plays Darcy. By the way, he never read the book - and was struck by the magnificent plot and especially the fact that at the end Elizabeth and Darcy got married!
At the casting, he was terribly nervous, he even had to go to the toilet room to gather his nerves into a fist. There were about 50 actors around - candidates for the same role, only a few were familiar to him. It was necessary to breathe soul into Darcy right in front of the camera, to show the flesh and blood of a living person. Firth realized then that what Darcy is silent about may be much more important than his actions: he is mysterious and very taciturn, always keeps his feelings and thoughts to himself.

After Firth again almost abandoned the role for fear that he would not meet the expectations of the viewer. Looking in the mirror, he did not see Darcy there. He dreaded comparisons to Laurence Olivier, who first played Darcy on television; he felt the significance of this hero. Even his own aunt urged him to abandon the role so that he would not destroy her school ideal of a romantic hero. But Colin was already feeling jealous of any actor who would play this man instead.
Actor Crispin Bonham-Carter (Helena Bonham-Carter's second cousin) didn't expect to get the role of Bingley. He first auditioned for the role of Wickham. But the producer and director decided to entrust him with a more important character, and he gladly accepted it.
Suzanne Harker, who plays Jane Bennett, was not the first in her family to get this role. In an old TV show from the 60s, Jane was played by her mother. Of course, they talked a lot about Jane at home, and Suzanne really wanted to try playing her. She dedicated her game to her grandmother, an ardent admirer of Austin's novel.
Adrian Lukis landed the role of Wickham ... auditioning on a different set in a completely different film. When he went out in an antique suit to breathe, he was noticed by someone from the "Pride and Prejudice" group. He had just finished reading the book and enjoyed it even more than he had at school.
When Alison Steadman was offered the role of Mrs. Bennett, she was very happy, because she did not consider herself an actress, which the producers immediately recall. After the first auditions, the director told her: "Alison, we knew that you would bring something to this role, but we had no idea how much. It's just great!" "When people found out that I got the role of Mrs. Bennett, they said, 'But she's old! Are you too young for her? "I said," Just count - she got married at 18, the youngest daughter of 15, so she's forty or a little over. "One of the main difficulties for any actor in" Pride and Prejudice "was the language - it was very different from the modern, primarily in the structure of speech. These roles could not be learned on the night before shooting or even in a taxi, which often happens with actors. It was very similar to a theatrical performance. Learning a lot and ahead of time - that was the task, and she disciplined the actors very much.

P.S Great film adaptation of the book. In my opinion the Keira Knightley movie is a shame for Jane Austen!

Elizabeth is the second of five sisters. She and her family live on the Longbourne estate, located near the town of Meriton, Hertfordshire. Elizabeth is independent, witty, bright, she has an amazing sense of humor and intelligence. She is free in her beliefs, but at the same time understands what is right and what is not. Lizzie knows what she wants and is ready to fight for her happiness.

He is incredibly wealthy and aware of his status in life. Someone might think that he is arrogant. He knows that Bennett's family is much lower in social status and believes that marrying any of the girls will be disastrous for both him and his friend Bingley. He knows that Bennett's family is much lower in social status and believes that marrying any of
girls will be disastrous,
for both him and his friend Bingley.

She is as beautiful as she is modest, and, of course, it would never occur to her to fool a man with her charms. Genuine simplicity of character, intelligence and wisdom of Jane cannot but conquer anyone who communicated with her at least once. True, some find it frivolous and empty.

When he arrived at Netherfield, there was not a single mother in the area who was not ready to kill in order to get him as a son-in-law. He is humble, unaware of the effect he has on the society around him. Especially when he falls in love at first sight with Jane Bennett.

She has five daughters and is determined to secure their future through a successful marriage. She is stubborn and determined and completely forgets about embarrassment, making her whole family blush. Mrs. Bennet's marriage was not a love marriage, she gives all her care and attention to her daughters, especially loves the younger ones - Lydia and Kitty.

He treats everything in life with a sense of humor, has a habit of hiding in his office so as not to feel the pressure of Mrs. Bennet and shame for his daughters. He loves Elizabeth most of all, and believes that those people who know Lizzie and Jane respect their family.

He is a cousin to Mr. Bennett. She hopes to marry one of the Bennetts 'daughters, but unfortunately, despite all the advantages of Mr. Collins' position, none of the girls are interested in playing with this slimy and terrible man. He is ready to obediently serve anyone above him in status, in particular, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, worshiping her virtue and praising her at every opportunity.

All that interests her are men. Her older sisters are afraid that one day her impulsive nature will lead to trouble, but her mother sees no problem in Lydia's frivolous behavior and only encourages her.

As a child, he was a friend of Mr. Darcy, but then changes in his character made them hate each other. Unfortunately, Wickham has a reputation for virtue, and only Mr. Darcy knows about the darkness of his soul.

A sophisticated, arrogant person, hopes to marry Mr. Darcy. Does not accept communication with people below him in position. Caroline manipulates people in her own interests and does not like when something happens against her will.

Lady Catherine has a high social status, many servants, a wonderful huge estate. She loves to do good deeds, but from kindness, but because of the desire to be known from the positive side. Her only joy is her sick daughter.

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This is a screen version of Jane Austen's famous 1813 novel. Although the plot does not adhere to the novel verbatim. In one not the richest English honorable family, five daughters of marriageable age grew up. And when a decent groom appears in the neighborhood, that still commotion and intrigue begins.

There are five maidens of marriageable age in the family of Mr. Bennett, a small nobleman - Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty and Lydia. Mrs. Bennet, worried that the Longbourne estate is inherited through the male line, is struggling to find lucrative lots for her daughters. At one of the balls, the Bennet sisters are introduced to Mr. Bingley, a wealthy bachelor who recently settled in Netherfield, and his friend, Mr. Darcy. Bingley is fascinated by the elder Miss Bennet. While the good-natured Bingley won the sympathy of everyone in attendance, Darcy's arrogant behavior is repulsive and disliked by Elizabeth.

Later, their distant relative, Mr. Collins, a pompous young man who serves as parish priest for Lady Catherine de Boer, visits the Bennets. Soon he proposes to Lizzie, but is refused. Meanwhile, Lizzie meets the attractive Lieutenant Wickham. He tells her that Darcy did not fulfill the will of his late father and deprived him of his due share of the inheritance.

After Bingley unexpectedly leaves Netherfield and returns to London, Jane follows him in hopes of rebuilding the relationship. Lizzie finds out that her best friend Charlotte is marrying Mr. Collins. A few months later, she visits the Collins and visits Rosings, Lady Catherine's estate, where she meets Darcy again. The relationship between them is gradually becoming less alienated.

A little later, Colonel Fitzwilliam, a friend of Mr. Darcy's, tells Elizabeth that it was Darcy who persuaded Bingley to leave Jane, as he felt that her feelings for Bingley were not serious. Returning to the Collins house, an upset Lizzie confronts Darcy, and he confesses that he loves the girl, despite her low social status, and offers her hand and heart. Angered by his words, she refuses and accuses him of cruel injustice towards Jane and Charles, as well as towards Wickham. Some time after their conversation, Lizzie receives a letter from Darcy, in which he explains in detail that he made a mistake about Jane, mistaking her shyness with Bingley for indifference, and also tells the truth about Wickham. He squandered his inheritance and, in order to improve his affairs, decided to seduce Darcy's younger sister, Georgiana. By marrying her, he could have received a substantial dowry of 30 thousand pounds. Elizabeth realizes that her judgments about Darcy and Wickham were wrong from the start. Back in Longbourne, she learns that Jane's trip to London ended in nothing. She was unable to see Bingley, but now, according to Jane, it doesn't matter anymore.

While traveling through Derbyshire with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, Lizzie visits Pemberley, Darcy's estate, and meets him again. Darcy graciously invites them to visit and introduces Lizzie to Georgiana. The unexpected news of the escape of Lydia, Elizabeth's sister, and Wickham interrupts their communication, and Lizzie is forced to return home. The Bennett family is in despair, but good news soon arrives: Mr. Gardiner has found an escaped couple, and their wedding has already taken place. Later, in a conversation with Lizzie, Lydia accidentally blabs out that their wedding with Wickham was actually organized by Mr. Darcy.

Bingley returns to Netherfield and proposes to Jane, which she gladly accepts. Lizzie confesses to her sister that she was blind to Darcy. Bennett receives a visit from Lady Catherine. She insists that Elizabeth give up her claims to marry Darcy, as he is supposedly going to marry Anna, the daughter of Lady Catherine. Lizzie abruptly interrupts her monologue and asks to leave, she is unable to continue this conversation. Walking at dawn, she meets Darcy. He again declares his love for her, and Elizabeth agrees to marry him.

This article will focus on the famous writer and her equally famous book. For those who do not remember or do not know the plot of the imperishable novel, a summary is presented. Pride and Prejudice is a story about the mores of 19th century English society. It would seem that in it can arouse interest among modern readers? Nevertheless, Pride and Prejudice is a novel that has gone through countless reprints. Several films and TV series have been shot based on it. Austin's novel has been read for two centuries, not only in England, but also in other countries.

about the author

Not much is known about the personality and appearance of the writer. Only a portrait of Austin, painted by one of her relatives, has survived. According to some reports, she loved entertainment, but was a very sensible lady who wrote the novel "Pride and Prejudice."

The book, reviews of which are mostly laudatory both from contemporaries and from readers of today, that is, two hundred years after publication, was rejected several times by publishers. Austin began writing a novel at the age of twenty. The publishers did not like the manuscript. Jane did not change either the plot or the main characters. She put work on the novel on the back burner and only sixteen years later remembered about it. By that time, Austin had gained considerable writing experience and was able to edit the work properly.

The final version of Pride and Prejudice was written by the hand of an accomplished author of realistic prose. The book, which initially received negative reviews from publishers, was published after careful revision. Although it is possible, the whole point is that the publishing world has changed over an impressive period of time. What was of no interest in 1798 became relevant in the second decade of the 19th century.

Style and perspective

Jane Austen created her works in the genre of the romance of manners, the founder of which is considered to be Samuel Richardson. Austin's book is filled with irony, deep psychologism. The fate of the writer is similar to that of the heroine of the novel Pride and Prejudice. The plot of the work directly concerns the disposition and prejudices that reigned in English society at the turn of the XVIII-XIX centuries.

A girl from a poor family could hardly hope for personal happiness. Jane Austen, unlike her heroine, never got married. In her youth, she had an affair with a young man, in whose family financial difficulties were also observed. They broke up. When Austin turned thirty, she defiantly put on a cap, thereby declaring herself an old maid.

Plot

What can you say in a summary? “Pride and Prejudice” is a story about girls from a respectable English family who were not married for a long time, but were ultimately led down the aisle. The Bennet sisters could have remained old maids. After all, their family has five daughters, and this is a disaster for a poor English nobleman. Of course, not a single film, let alone a retelling, can replace the reading of the novel Pride and Prejudice. The quotes from the book presented at the end of the article confirm the author's subtle humor and keen observation.

Retelling plan

Pride and Prejudice is a novel that every educated person should read in its entirety. It is not for nothing that Austin's work is included in the English educational program and the course in the history of world literature, which future philologists take in all European countries. For those who do not claim to be an educated, well-read person, a brief summary is provided.

Pride and Prejudice is a two-part book. Each of them has several chapters. A small outline should be made before presenting a summary. “Pride and Prejudice” has a storyline that can be broken down and titled as follows:

News of the arrival of Mr. Bingley.
Darcy and Elizabeth.
Mr Collins.
Darcy's confession.

News of the arrival of Mr. Bingley

The life of a large, poor aristocratic family is at the center of the plot of the novel Pride and Prejudice. The main characters are the head of the family, Mr. Bennett, his nervous and not distinguished by wisdom and education of the spouse, as well as their five daughters.

The Bennett sisters are maidens of marriageable age. Each of them has a bright personality. The eldest, Jane, is a kind, unselfish girl, according to popular belief, is the most beautiful of Bennett's daughters. Elizabeth is inferior to her older sister in beauty, but not in judgment and intelligence. Lizzie is the main character. The story of this girl's love for the rich and arrogant Darcy is the main storyline of the novel. Bennett's other daughters are Mary, Catherine, Lydia.

It all begins with the fact that Mrs. Bennett learns the good news: a young, and most importantly, single Mr. Bingley, who rented one of the richest local estates, arrives in a neighboring village.

Believing that this man should fall in love with one of the daughters, the woman pesters her husband with the requirement to visit a potential son-in-law. Mr Bingley reacts to his wife's persuasion not without sarcasm. However, the next day Bingley pays a visit and receives invitations to a party, to which he should already appear with his wife and daughters.

It is worth saying that the novel takes place in the province. The news of the arrival of a young aristocrat spreads with lightning speed.

Mr darcy

To even greater excitement and later disappointment came Mrs. Bennet to learn that Bingley had not come alone, but in the company of his friend, Mr. Darcy. This young man is also incredibly rich, comes from an old aristocratic family. But, unlike his friend, Darcy is arrogant, pompous, narcissistic.

Bingley falls in love with Jane at first sight. Miss Bennett is also partial to this young man. But only Lizzie knows about her feelings. Jane Bennett is a reserved, proud girl, which, however, does not prevent her from having an extremely kind heart. Bingley's relatives are alarmed by his affection for a girl from a dubious family. The sisters trick him into leaving for London.

Darcy and Elizabeth

For several months, Bennett's eldest daughter will not see her lover. Later it turns out that the whole thing is in the intrigues of the insidious sisters of Bingley. But Elizabeth will be especially indignant at Darcy's act. After all, it was he who made the effort to break off the relationship of a friend with Jane.

The relationship between Darcy and Lizzie is not warm. They are both proud. But the prejudices and prejudices that Mr. Darcy is not without seem to alienate Miss Bennett. Elizabeth is significantly different from other unmarried girls. She is independent, educated, has a sharp mind and observation. Deep down, she has a sympathy for Darcy. But his snobbery causes a storm of indignation in her. Their dialogue is a verbal duel, each of the participants in which strives to hurt the opponent more painfully, without violating generally accepted norms of etiquette.

Mr collins

One day their relative appears at the Bennett's house. His name is Collins. This is a very stupid, narrow-minded person. But he knows how to flatter excellently, and therefore achieved a lot: he received a parish in the rich estate of a lady who would later turn out to be a relative of Darcy. Collins, by virtue of his stupidity, is also self-confident. The fact is that according to English law, after Bennett's death, he must take possession of his estate. After all, he has no male heir.

Mr. Collins is visiting relatives for a reason. He decided to propose to Elizabeth. It's time to get married, and he will not find a better wife than Bennett's daughter. She is educated, educated. In addition, she will be grateful to him until the end of her days. Lizzie and Collins' marriage will save the Bennet family from ruin and poverty. What a surprise this self-confident careerist is when he is rejected! Elizabeth rejects Collins' offer, but he soon finds a replacement. Charlotte - Lizzie's friend - accepts his offer, being a practical and reasonable girl.

Darcy's confessions

This hero appears in the plot when Lizzie has nothing but dislike for Darcy. Wickham is a young, charming man. He endears Elizabeth and later tells a heartbreaking story in which he is a martyr and Darcy is a villain. Miss Bennett readily believes in Wickham's stories.

Later, when Darcy suddenly proposes, Elizabeth rejects him. But the reason for this refusal is not only in Wickham, who was allegedly offended by a wealthy aristocrat. It's all about pride. And in prejudice. Darcy admits that he is ready to go to the misalliance. But he drops a phrase that causes indignation in Lizzie's soul. “I am ready to associate with those who are much lower than me in social terms,” says Darcy and is immediately rejected.

The next day, Elizabeth receives a letter. In it, Darcy talks about Wickham, recounting the true story of their quarrel. It turns out that the person to whom Elizabeth was so disposed is a scoundrel. And the one to whom she disliked, was offended by her cruelly and unfairly.

A few days later, one of Bennett's younger sisters disappears along with a young officer. It turns out to be the same Wickham. The Bennet family is disgraced.

Interchange

Darcy suddenly appears in the eyes of the main character as a completely different person - kind, sincere. He saves the Bennet family from shame, forcing Wickham to marry the girl whom he dishonored, almost by force. Then he again offers Lizzie to become his wife, to which she happily agrees. Bingley, meanwhile, is dating Jane. Two weddings are scheduled for one day. This is the finale of the novel by one of the best writers of the nineteenth century.

Films

The first film adaptation of the novel "Pride and Prejudice" was made in 1940. But the most successful film was released much later.

In 1995, a six-part film based on the novel by Jane Austen was released. The main roles were played by Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle. In 2005, the film adaptation of director Joe Wright premiered. Keira Knightley and Matthew McFadien played in this picture. The film based on the famous novel “Pride and Prejudice” collected four Oscars.

Quotes from the book

Austin's work has humor in a truly English style. Thanks to her sophisticated presentation and vivid dialogues, the works of this writer are popular all over the world. Here are some quotes from Jane Austen's novel:

"A woman who is the mother of five grown daughters has so little beauty left that she has to not think about her at all."
"If a woman hides feelings for her chosen one, she risks losing him."
"When I try to intimidate me, I become more insolent."
"You are too generous to play with my heart."

Year of publication of the book: 1813

Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice is rightfully considered one of the most famous works of English literature. Over the years, more than 20 million copies of this work have been sold. According to numerous polls, Pride and Prejudice has consistently ranked in the top ten most significant books. The novel was filmed more than once, and also served as the basis for many literary works and films.

Pride and Prejudice Books Summary

Jane Austen's book Pride and Prejudice begins with a conversation between Mr. Bennett and his wife. They discuss the arrival of a wealthy aristocrat, Mr. Bingley, in their town of Meriton. It could be an extremely successful match for one of their five daughters. Therefore, upon arrival of the "London thing" in the city, Mr. Bingley pays him a visit. He, in turn, pays him a return visit. Their next meeting takes place at a ball hosted by Mr. Bingley. Apart from himself, this ball is hosted by his two sisters and his best friend, Mr. Darcy. Considering that Mr. Darcy's fortune exceeds 10 thousand a year, he also becomes the object of universal attention, but his arrogance and "puffiness" quickly discourage interest in him. Bennett's eldest daughter Jane enjoys special attention at Mr. Bingley's ball. He also advises his friend to pay attention to Bennett's other daughter, Elizabeth. But Darcy rejects the offer, which Elizabeth hears. Because of this, they develop hostility and an exchange of barbs, which subsequently accompanies almost every meeting.

The next meeting between Mr. Bingley and Jane happens under not the best circumstances. Having received an invitation from Mr. Bingley, Jane's mother sends her to Netherfield Park on horseback, completely oblivious to the rain. As a result, Jane fell ill and was unable to return home. Jane Austen, the protagonist of the novel "Pride and Prejudice," went to follow her. During Jane's treatment, Mr. Bingley falls more and more in love with her. At the same time, Elizabeth is increasingly disgusted with Darcy. This feeling becomes especially strong after the story of a certain Wickham, with whom, according to him, Mr. Darcy had been dishonest. Meanwhile, Mr. Bingley's sisters sense the possible imminent marriage of their brother to Jane. Therefore, not without the help of Mr. Darcy, they decide to take their brother to London.

Further in the book by Jane Austen "Pride and Prejudice" you can read about the events that unfolded in the spring. Jane and Elizabeth travel to London. From there, Elizabeth drives to her friend Charlotte. Here she again meets with Darcy and their dives continue. But one evening, Mr. Darcy appears to Elizabeth, and does not hide that he tried in every possible way to stifle his feelings because of her origin, but now he is unable to restrain them. Therefore, he asks to become his wife Elizabeth. But the girl, as in, is offended by such a statement of the question, therefore she confidently refuses him. And when asked to explain the reason for the refusal, he cites as arguments his participation in the separation of Mr. Bingley and Jane, as well as the story of Wickham. The next day, Mr. Darcy hands her a bulky bag in which he explains his behavior towards Mr. Bingley and Jane, as well as Mr. Wickham. As a result, Elizabeth realizes the fallacy of her behavior.

Elizabeth and Darcy's next meeting takes place in Derbyshire. The girl went on a journey with her aunt. Darcy charms everyone with his behavior. Not a trace of the former snobbery remained. Elizabeth finds a lot of merit in Darcy. But the news of the escape of Elizabeth's sister with the young officer Wickham darkens the whole. Now their whole family is disgraced and there can be no question of marrying Darcy. Uncle Gardiner goes to London to look for fugitives. Here he quickly finds them and as it turns out Lydia and Wickham decided to get married. Later we learn that it was Darcy who intervened in the situation and arranged this marriage at the cost of a considerable amount. The main character of the novel "Pride and Prejudice" at the next meeting thanks him for this. He re-invites her to marry. Elizabeth agrees. At the same time, Mr. Bingley proposes to Jane and also gets consent.