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Louisa Cornell, ladydawgfan, KateS and Kelly Ryan are the winners of Fun Contest Saturday!
Lori Austin's (aka Lori Handeland) An Outlaw in Wonderland has been named one of Publisher Weekly's Best Summer Books of 2013!!
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On this day in 1813, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice was first published in England and was mostly well received. As time passed on, there have been many printings, adaptations and, eventually, Colin Firth as Mr Darcy.
For Fun Contest Saturday, we are celebrating P&P‘s 199th birthday by choosing three winners from today’s comments, each will receive one of the following signed books:
A LADY NEVER SURRENDERS by Sabrina Jeffries
THE BOOK OF SCANDAL by Julia London
SIN AND SENSIBILITY by Suzanne Enoch
Share with us the first time you read (or saw) Pride &Prejudice. Did you enjoy it? Do you have a favorite part?
I hate to say it but I have never seen it or read it. Is this a bad thing that I prefer to read the Bronte sisters?
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 5:28 am.
I don’t think so. There’s enough great fiction in the world that there is room for all of our preferences.
Posted on January 30, 2012 at 1:40 pm.
I think that’s 199th birthday.
I love P&P. I read the book when I was maybe 11 or 12, then I read it again 5 or 6 years ago and appreciated it much more second time around. I love the Colin Firth TV version, I think it’s the closest match to the book although some of the other productions were great too.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 7:08 am.
Well I never read Pride and Prejudice or seen the movie but perhaps I should get around to doing it. I did read other classics such as Little Women I think is the title. Plus there’s a family rumor going around that I’m named after one of those ladies in the Little Women book despite my Mother saying it was her religion’s point of view to giving me that name
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 7:34 am.
I love the costumes. I liked the movie better than book in this case, since I could see the costumes. Of course it’s a romance what more can I say.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:12 pm.
Well, we are not starting this out very well. I have never read P&P. I have never seen any P&P movies or theatrical versions either. I guess that should be put in my tbr pile, but with all of the wonderful books you Goddesses put out all year its hard to find time for anything else;) Have a great day!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 7:47 am.
Does it count that I have the book but haven’t read it? Always meant to though. May have to pull it out and finally settle down and read it. Actually I have all of her books so this may be a good one to start with.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 7:50 am.
Hard to believe that P&P was written and published so many years ago. Jane Austen had so many “forward thinking” ideas and the fact that the book was rather well received during that time period really says something.
I’ve never read the book but one of these days I will finally do it. I think I need to be in the right frame of mind to be able to follow the writing style. The TV versions, I’ve seen both the Colin Firth version and the Kira Knightly version. While I enjoyed both, I have a soft spot for Colin so I definitely liked his better
I believe the first time I had the pleasure, I was home from work with a migraine so I was resting and felt well enough to pop on the TV. Saw it was on so I decided to give it a go. I have no idea why I waited so long to see it! LOVED IT!
Not sure that I have a favorite part in either film. Might have to find them on Netflix and watch again to see if I find myself drawn to a particular part
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 8:24 am.
Well like the others I haven’t read P&P. I do have a copy but have never read it. I’ve seen a little bit of the Kira Knightly version but I hate coming into the middle of a movie. I guess I’ll have to get my copy of P&P out one of these days and read it.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 8:37 am.
In 1991, I worked with a very genteel Japanese lady who was raised in Japan. I believe she gifted it to me after discovering I had not been introduced to Jane in school. I shortly thereafter discovered Oxford classic editions of classic lit which have great introductions and very helpful endnotes for all those things only Jane’s contemporaries would know. This lead to absorbing all things Jane, The Brontes, Hardy, Burney, Wharton, etc. (The Oxford press shop in Oxford, a town I visited at Suzanne’s suggestion) was drool inducing. I replace my copy of P&P there last year.
I think I first rented the David Selznick shortly there after. So typical of the late 30′s/early 40s – distorted wildly from the book to be more comedy, less comedy of manners.
In 1995, I fell in love with the near literal interpretation with Colin and Jen. I recorded that from A&E with the endless commercials for fast food that I forwarded until I got around to buying it – twice, VCR and DVD.
I’m rambling. I’ve missed you all letting me “ramble” in TGB land for the past couple of weeks. Happy to be back.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 8:41 am.
Welcome back fresh, you were missed!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 8:53 am.
aw thanks, Kelly.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:24 am.
Fresh, where did you go? We missed you!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 4:10 pm.
Austria for work. There was only iPhone access and expense data roaming so you know … Happy to be home.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 7:13 pm.
I bought the Colin Firth DVD for my Mom as a birthday present. We watched it one day when I brought my 2 year old twin boys over for a visit. We both became glued to the screen and fell in love with Darcy. Since it’s a miniseries it turned out to be longer than we expected but we couldn’t stop watching. My poor Dad was left dealing with the twins and he kept asking, “Is it over yet?”!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 8:56 am.
Like others I have a copy of the book, but have yet to read it. One of these days I will get around to reading it. I haven’t seen any of the movies either. My BFF and I were discussing P&P the other day. She had just bought the book and started it, but was finding it slow. Like me, she hasn’t seen the movie, so we decided to have a movie night. Next weekend we are going to get some munchies, a bottle of wine and watch P&P.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:03 am.
My love for Jane Austen novels began when I saw the first episode of P&P(Colin Firth)in 1995 or 1996. The next day I went to library and had read the whole book when the episode 2 began.
Since then I have read everything she has written and watched nearly every version of film and tv-adaptations. I really love Colin&Jen version of P&P and my newest favourite is the Emma with Romola Garai and Jonny Lee Miller. But despite everything I think that Persuasion is the most romantic one of her novels.
There are so many fantastic characters and scenes in P&P: for example when Elizabeth is going to visit the Collinses Mr Bennet is very upset, because he is sure he is not going to have any sense in any discussion at home while Elizabeth and Jane are away… And the scene when Mr Collins comes to call The Bennet family; hilarious.
Oh, the memories, I have to see it soon again.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:20 am.
Oh, Slate podcast had this brilliant discussion about the Kardashians being our modern day Jane Austen novel. A mother and stepfather, 5 daughters, a desperate quest to get the oldest ones married.
It was very funny yet creepy.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:26 am.
no no no no!! I don’t know whether to laugh or cry.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:09 pm.
Me neither! o_o
Posted on January 30, 2012 at 1:42 pm.
ewww
I have to agree with Julia and say no No NO!!!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:17 pm.
Happy Birthday Pride and Prejudice!
Read the book the first time on my flight to Hawaii. Long flight and the book was a perfect choice. I own both of the latest versions of the movie but prefer the Colin Firth version. The Keira Knightley version just cuts too much out of the story for me.
Am currently reading Death Comes To Pemberley by P.D. James. She is doing a good job of breathing life back into the characters. Austen scholars are only so-so on the book but I am enjoying the read.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:40 am.
ummmm, I haven’t read or seen it… guess I should bump it up in my TBR pile… Sometimes, I feel like I have, just because it’s been the topic of discussion so many places..
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:58 am.
Beebs, you are so right!
I have read it twice, seen every rendition. My favorite will forever remain Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy. Loved that series.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:01 am.
I fixed it!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:03 am.
The first version I saw was the early 1980′s (maybe late 70′s?) BBC production. I did enjoy, and subsequently was not so swept away by Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle (although it was a lovely series also). I have seen both movie versions and although not strictly true to the book I did love the 2005 movie version and I think Matthew Macfadyen did a wonderful job of portraying the arrogance and vulnerability of Mr Darcy so I thinks it may be my favourite.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:22 am.
Well, glad I’m not the only one! Like many others, I’ve not read or seen it. I have seen Emma, Howards End, Much Ado in the Moonlight (I think that was the title) and many others like that, but not P&P. I’ll see if I can get the Colin Firth movie and try that….one of these days.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:22 am.
How could you not fall in love with Colin Firth’s Mr. Darcy?
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:33 am.
I have loved Pride and Prejudice since I was a little girl. I re-read it every year in October because that’s when I first read it. And I have to say that Pride Prejudice and Zombies was a decent rehash of one of my most beloved tales only seconded by Jayne Eyre
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:35 am.
I read Pride and Prejudice in my early 20′s, and enjoyed it but didn’t feel overwhelmed by it. Then, my daughter became a dyed-in-the-wool Janeite! She discovered Jane as a teenager and began collecting everything she could get her hands on. Her Jane Austen collection is unbelievable. One of her proudest pieces is an Israeli version of P&P that she got while on a summer trip excavating tombs near Jerusalem.
My interest in all things Jane was rekindled when I saw the BBC version. Now I buy her anything related to Jane, including all of the fun novels that have been blossoming recently. BTW, it is my daughter that wrote “Facebook Jane,” which can be found by googling…..you’ll love it! Thanks for reminding me that today is her birthday….now I can call my daughter and look intelligent!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:39 am.
It’s under “Austenbook”…..!! Check it out, it’s hilarious. My daughter was asked by a publisher to develop it into a book, and she’s still thinking about it.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 1:26 pm.
I haven’t read or saw it yet. I’ve got it downloaded on my e-reader but just haven’t had time to read it (working massive overtime lately). LOL, I even have the zombie version too.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:51 am.
I got introduced to pride and prejudice by one of my college roommates. She had the BBC miniseries on VHS so we watched it over several nights. I loved it on first view and had to go read the book right away. I now have read it lots, have the regular book, and the e-book versions, and the BBC miniseries on blu-ray
. My favorite part, is when things just start getting resolved, starting with Mr. Darcy’s letter to Elizabeth.
I’m glad they didn’t make me read it in school though, most of my English teachers over-analyzed the books we read ’til you didn’t like them much anymore (one didn’t, he was awesome). I read because it’s fun, not to look for deep dark meanings, which may or may not have been intended by the author anyway.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:00 pm.
I read P & P in the ninth grade and looked for book upon book to make me feel the same way ever since.
Of course, I moved on to romance and grand passion gave way to GRAND PASSION w/Kathleen Woodawiss and longing and heartbreak and redemption with Georgette Heyer then stumbled onto a little known writer, Johanna Lindsey *g*. And so began my romance reading addiction.
My favorite scene in the book is where Lizzie learns that Darcy has arranged the marriage between Lydia and Mr. Wickham.
I own both the BBC VHS set on tape and the latest DVD with Mathew MacFadyon and could watch each of them on loop.
It helps that my daughter read the book in ninth grade as well and became an even bigger fan than I.
She’s off at college now and it was the first book she packed when preparing to leave. When she came home for Christmas break we watched both versions of Pride and Prejudice on her first and second day back. Such great memories around this book. Just can’t name one favorite!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:00 pm.
This is embarrassing but I’ve never read it or seen the movies. I’ve moved it up my “to read” list though.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:01 pm.
OK, ladies. You are missing out on one of the greatest love stories of any time. As relevant as any romance book of today. It is the mother of period dramas. But more than that, it is always amazing to remember that Jane Austen wrote this amazing novel (and a couple other – highly recommend Persuasion) at a time that women didn’t do that sort of thing. She mostly wrote anonymously with her brother taking her work on to get it published. She did have forward thinking thought about men and women and their relationships. She lived in a time that a women either married or was left to the chance that a relative would take her in. Jane herself never married though she was engaged for a split second. I would like to think, like Elizabeth Bennett, she held out for “only the deepest of love to induce her into marriage” (OK that was slightly paraphrased).
So, for all of you that own it and haven’t read it, put it at the top of your to-be read pile. Then explore all the fun variations of fan fiction that exist. Lots of great stuff to explore.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:12 pm.
Oh, and if you can’t get through the book, Colin Firth will nicely help you through the BBC version on DVD.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:12 pm.
I first read this book in High School. I loved it and became a big Austin fan. I at first thought Mr. Darcy as a stuck up toad. But I came to love him. And then I saw Colin Firth in P&P and fell in love with Mr. Darcy all over again. Funny I never pictured Mr. Darcy in my head, and now no other for me can ever be Mr. Darcy except Colin…
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:13 pm.
Pride & Prejudice is something I watch to put me in abetter mood when I am having a bad day. It is one of my favorite movies & books:)
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:13 pm.
I saw Colin Firth in Bridget Jones so he’ll always be Mark Darcy to me. Matthew Macfadyen is my Mr. Darcy. I love the 2005 version with him. His voice is so hot and I love how he plays the haughty gentleman. My favorite part is the scene where he first touches her hand (its the background image on my ipod). It’s so subtle and yet so sexy. I also really liked Keira as Elizabeth. Not a fan of the different interpretations and spin-off type books.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:14 pm.
I read it as a young girl. This was the first time I fell in love. I think in my ensuing years I judged all men by my love for Mr. Darcy. None have ever been portrayed in film, t.v., or stage as well as Colin Firth’s Darcy. Love the story, love the characters, love the man! Would like to see Hugh Jackman play the role.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:22 pm.
I never read it but I am guessing I should…will do
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:26 pm.
I don’t even remember the first time I read it it’s been so long ago. I think I may have been a teenager and I love it immediately. THe first time I saw an adaptation of it was, I think the Greer Garson version from the 40′s. It has nothing to do with the book really except sharing the names of the characters and the happy ending. I saw the BBC version when it aired on PBS, watching it one episode at a time, faithfully every week. As soon as it came out one video we bought it – in VHS format mind you. I only recently bought it on DVD as the videos had served me well for years.
I’ve seen just about every version there is I believe.
I liked the 2005 version best for Donald Sutherland’s portrayal of the father. He was snarky but caring and that’s how I always pictured him. My favorite part of the BBC version is the scene with Mr. Darcy’s first proposal. It’s such a brilliant piece of writing and the screen sizzles with the bristling tension between the two of them.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:27 pm.
Never read or seen a version.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:43 pm.
Great Contest. I read it for school.
Thanks for this opportunity.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:46 pm.
I love old movies and I believe I first saw the B&W version of Pride and Prejudice probably when I was in my early twenties. But my favorite version is the A&E version with Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy. It was the first time I had seen Colin Firth in anything and I thought he was wonderful. I sat through several viewings of the 6 hour showing, finally taping it myself without commercials so I could watch it whenever I wanted. I still pull it out once in a while to watch again.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:51 pm.
I first read it as a young teenager, unaware of its status as a novel and before I saw any adaptations. I loved it, and promptly devoured everything else written by Jane Austen (except for Emma – it took me several years to get over my dislike of her enough to finish the book). I was delighted when Persuasion was one of my set books at A level (less delighted with Hardy’s Tess of the Durbevilles). Not for the first – or last – time I found myself at odds with almost all my classmates on this.
My favorite part is the confrontation with Lady Catherine de Bourgh.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:53 pm.
I read P & P back in high school which was a very long time ago. I love the original film version but my favorite art of the film comes from the more recent versions when Elizabeth is at Pemberly and sees another side of Darcy.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:54 pm.
I first read pride and prejudice when i was about 13… I love the movie with Colin Firth i however like the new movie also… I however can’t stand Keira as Elizabeth she doesn’t act that well in pride and prejudice and it is like she is thinking of what she should do while she is acting. I love her in other movies just not P&P that is why the one with Colin Firth makes me happy. If the other P&P comes on and there isn’t anything on I will watch it but if Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy comes on you can believe i will be watching P&P lol.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:56 pm.
Watch the Knightly/MacFayden version regularly. My favorite parts are the dancing and ball scenes and of course, the marriage proposals.Especially Mr. Darcy’s first proposal in the rain. Wow! Love the banter, too. I have seen the other versions, but they are not as breathtaking visually. I tried to read the book, but, with this one, I go for the movie shortcut.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:56 pm.
The first time I read Pride and Prejudice I was 12. I fell in love with it. Between 12-17 I read it at least once every year. I’ve slowed down since then. A few years ago I bought myself a leather bound copy. It’s about that time for another re-read.
In college I took a fiction into film English class, where we read the book and watched the movie. We had a paper to write for the class, choosing one of the books and movies off the list. I chose Pride and Prejudice, of course. The 1940 MGM version with Greer Garson and Lawrence Olivier was just awful. I can’t stand the way Olivier acts. I discovered that P&P was in pre-production under Irving Thalberg in 1936 with his wife, Norma Shearer as Elizabeth Bennett, when Thalberg died. Shearer wanted Errol Flynn to be cast as Mr. Darcy. I can’t even imagine Flynn as Mr. Darcy.
I love Colin Firth, but really I love Matthew Macfayden as Mr. Darcy. I think he captured the Mr. Darcy that I’ve always had in my head. And love his dark hair and blues (just like my dh) and his voice.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:57 pm.
Dang it – it should be blue eyes. Why do I always catch the mistakes as I hit the submit comment button?!!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:58 pm.
Ooh, I remember my first run-in with the Pride and Pejudice…
Many, many years ago, I used to watch this tv serial (it was in Hindi – India’s national language) and I was obsessed with this one actor in that serial. Turns out it was a tv adaptation of Pride and Prejudice and the actor I was crazy about was – of course – the guy who played the Indian version of Mr. Darcy. Even though the guy who played George Wickham’s role was way hotter.
Went out and immediately got the book from the library and read it
And my third run-in was the Colin Firth movie version…
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 12:58 pm.
I actually read P & P after I saw the Colin Firth miniseries. Loved them both!! And the Keira Knightly version, for all that it was waaayyyyy too short, did a wonderful job of capturing the gist of the story.
The only version I really haven’t cared for is the Olivier version — the clothes are all wrong. *g*
It’s odd to realize that Austen wasn’t writing historical romance, even though she’s the queen of the genre.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 1:02 pm.
That’s right! I forgot that about the wardrobe. The dresses were 1830s sleeves.
Odd because Selznick was meticulous about the wardrobe for Gone with the Wind. Even the underthings were accurate according to the cast despite the fact that they weren’t seen.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 7:56 pm.
I read P&P the first time in 9th grade. I was overwhelmed by the thoughts and emotions the book brought out in me. The extraordinary Mr. Darcy. I thought I had a better understanding of relationships and the book was my guide. The drama, oh, combined with teenage angst.
Enter Colin Firth in BBC production. Over and over to watch him, I was no longer able to seperate the two in my mind. Visions and dreams of my own Mr. Darcy, my own Colin Firth kept creeping into my journal.
I can’t quite say what it is about P&P that continues to haunt readers today. But, thank goodness I can still feel what I did the first time i read it and I still drool over Colin Firth.
I am looking forward for my daughter to read and find the emotions laid in each page.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 1:22 pm.
I read P&P back in school and I have read other Jane Austen’s books but not all. I enjoyed the Colin Firth miniseries more than the Keira Knightly version but both are great. If you have a chance read Jane Austen’s books as well as watch both series – you will be glad that you did.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 1:32 pm.
I hate to admit it but I have never read P&P or have seen any of the films. I will have to one of these days.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 1:36 pm.
I read it for the first time in high school, and I liked it. I liked it even more when I saw the Colin Firth version on TV. By the way, in my mind, Colin Firth IS Mr. Darcy.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 1:36 pm.
I bought Pride and Prejudice as an 18 year-old freshman in college on a lark, believe it or not and, immediately and permanently fell in love with Mr. Darcy! The first time I saw Pride and Prejudice on TV was when Masterpiece Theater did it in the ’70′s and it’s still the version I like the best, although I’ve never seen Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy (could change my mind). Pride and Prejudice is and will remain my favorite book of all time; I’m a grandmother now.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 2:02 pm.
I don’t remember how old I was, but P&P was on TV in black and white. Grier Garson and Omar Sharief. Being young, I didn’t realize wardrobe had screwed up dressing the characters, I just remember loving the movie. I read P&P in Jr. High—along with Sense & Sensibility, anything by Gerogette Heyer and the Brontes. That is, of course, when I realized my beloved movie had Victorian dress. I have since seen every version I’ve come across. Some are better than others—yes, Collin Firth’s version is a fave—but the story has never lost its magic.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 2:12 pm.
Ack, did it again. For years I thought it was Omar, and I still screw it up. Such a creature of habit I am. Sorry. Lawrence Olivier played Mr. Darcy.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 2:16 pm.
I have a leather bound copy of P&P that I have read. I have also seen two versions of it on DVD – the BBC version which I adore and the Kiera Knightly version which I abhore. For me, Colin Forth will always OWN the role of Darcy.
BTW, am I correct in hearing that Colin Forth was recently knighted for his role in The King’s Speech? He was A MAZ ING in this mo ie if you haven’t seen it yet.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 2:24 pm.
(Blasted smart phone!). That last sentence should read “He was amazing in this role if you haven’t seen it.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 2:30 pm.
I am sorry to say I have never read the book. I have it on my Kindle but have never set down to read it. There is just to many other things I want to read.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 2:29 pm.
First time I saw it was the Colin Firth version, of which I own a copy. Still haven’t read the book in it’s entirety. Also, didn’t think the Keira Knightley version was too bad. Have seen a bit of the 1940 movie with Greer Garson. Other than the fact the the actors were all way to old for the roles they played, Mr. Collins was nor portrayed as the buffoon he is, so it was a bit strange. He and Charlotte are in many scenes after their marriage as close friends of the family. So odd. Any ways, the best scene was the first proposal that Darcy makes. You can see that Darcy is really somewhat shy when it comes to feelings and Colin Firth played it so well!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 2:38 pm.
Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle introduced me to both Jane Austen and Pride and Prejudice. When the mini series came out my dad told me about it so we watched it and I have been an Austenite ever since. I collect anything Austen. A&E was best version of P&P because it went more with the book I think. There is one with Greer Garson that they all looked like southern belles.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 2:40 pm.
I saw it for the first time several years ago on the big screen with Kiera Knightly. I liked it a lot. Then I began to hear people say that Colin Firth’s version was better. Luckily, PBS showed that version two years ago. I actually liked both of them.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 3:02 pm.
What can I say, I’ve never read it either…Too many other great books out there and not enough time…I did see pieces of it on PBS a while back. Maybe someday when I get my TBR piles under control?! lol glittergirl54 at ymail dot com
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 3:10 pm.
I read the P&P a few years age and also seen the movie with Kira Knightly. Loved them both! I also agree that there are so many good books out there and there’s not enough time for all of them but I just HAD to know a little more about Jane and her writing. She is great! I am slowly but surely working my way through her collection of books and the movies out there.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 3:49 pm.
The first time I read Pride & Prejudice, I was in high school. I didn’t really enjoy it all that much, because I was going through my sci-fi/fantasy stage, and was reading nothing but.Plus, I had to write a paper on it, so that killed most of whatever enjoyment I managed to find.
But I re-read it again when I saw that the Knightley version of the movie was coming out, and since I was already reading Regency, I fell in love. I went out and rented the Colin Firth P&P, then saw the Knightley version- and bought that one. I bought a copy of P&P and it sits on my bedside bookshelf. I recently saw a very old, leather-bound copy from the 40s, at a indie bookstore. I bought that too. I keep a copy in my car…you know, just in case of a reading emergency.
Although I’ve now read most Jane Austen’s other works, P&P remains my favorite. I love the ending in the book, it’s so funny! I like knowing that Wickam and Lydia don’t just get off scot-free, after all the trouble they caused.
In the movie, however, I can’t decide if I like the scene where he proposes and she scorns him, or the very end- where Darcy is walking across that field. Oh my. It’s mesmerizing!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 4:05 pm.
I first read Emma in college, then read all of the novels in grad school. I’ve seen all the adaptations (of all the books, I think). I love Jane!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 4:12 pm.
So… is it sad that one of my favorite adaptations of Emma is “Clueless”?
Posted on January 30, 2012 at 1:44 pm.
I may have read it, but it was a long time ago, and would love to win anything offered!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 5:00 pm.
I haven´t read it yet, but it´s high on my TBR pile.
I love the version with Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet.
The one with Keira Knightley too
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 5:08 pm.
I read it when I was in high school many years ago. but the movie version with Colin firth is one of my favorite movies and I watch it at least once every few months. Happy Saturday!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 5:48 pm.
Hello all, the very first time I read pride n prejudice I was 13 years old. At that time the flash of memory that I’ll always remember is someone had to kick mr. Darcy butt for being a man so full of prejudice:). However , next when I was 18 years old I watch the abc miniseries drama of pride n prejudice that was starred by colin firth I was totally hooked with mr. Darcy through his wonderful performance. Happy weekend to all of you:)
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 5:55 pm.
After reading some of the other comments I don’t feel so bad anymore. I do own all of Austen’s books and I have one or two of the versions on my Netflix list, but haven’t gotten around to any of them yet. Will have to remedy that soon.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 7:32 pm.
I have seen the movie a couple of times and really enjoyed it. I haven’t read it yet (hands head in shame,) but I have downloaded it on my Kindle. Glad to know I’m not the only one!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 7:57 pm.
The first time I read Pride and Prejudice was when I was a teenager. It’s been one of my favorite books ever since. I like everything about the book.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 8:06 pm.
I read the book in middle school and was bored with all of the dialog. I remember thinking that taking hours to dress and get hair done just to sit in a parlor waiting for a gentlemen to show up. Then when he did talk and talk and walk you around the same garden over and over and talk some more… b-o-r-i-n-g…
I read it again in college and enjoyed it a bit more, but it has never been a favorite (sorry girls, sorry world).
I have never seen it on film, it sounds like Colin Firth as Darcy will turn my head right around…
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 8:17 pm.
I’m late to the game, so I’m going to respond first and go back and re-read second.
I picked up the book in a bookstore by Michigan State University right before I started college, while I was going through a phase where I was trying to read as many classics as possible. If you haven’t, you SHOULD read this book. It’s modern enough that it’s an easy read, but it’s truly the original regency romance.
I am SO glad that I read the book before I saw any movie version… one of Jane Austen’s amazing abilities is to make you feel like you are in all of the character’s heads simultaneously. I think that’s why I still prefer the book. I always think of the scene towards the end, where Elizabeth is too shy/embarassed to look at Mr. Darcy when she tells him that her heart has changed, and Austen tells us that she misses the look of pure happiness on his face. Unfortunately, it’s very hard to portray those inner thoughts in movies… and a lot of Austen’s humor came from what was going on in characters’ heads vs. what they were actually saying and doing.
Colin Firth did a fairly decent representation of Mr. Darcy, but as much as I love Keira Knightley, I still haven’t found a good representation of Elizabeth Bennet. (Also, Jane is supposed to be the beautiful sister… I always felt Keira should have played Jane.) The problem, I think, is that movies don’t always play up their flaws as much as they should… and the two characters fall in love with each other’s flaws as much as they do everything else.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 8:26 pm.
I Love the Book and the Movies .I like how strong the women are and how they change how they feel when they know more
of the men. And I like how close and yet reserved the sisters are with each other.
I like the story so much that I bought the bookbyyou version to have my own name put in the story.
If you haven’t read, you should.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 8:44 pm.
My Grandmother gave it to me for Christmas when I was 10. I then had to read all of her books. Still love her.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:32 pm.
I adore Pride and Prejudice. I haven’t watched the zombie version because I think it would ruin the story for me forever. But I love the book. The first time I read it, I remember being completely swept away by the emotion, understated as it was. So powerful!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:32 pm.
You have to like zombie-related things already to like the zombie version, I think. For me, it’s hilarious.
Posted on January 30, 2012 at 1:45 pm.
This is so cool
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:34 pm.
Well, I don’t feel so bad either, as I don’t know that I have read P&P nor seen the movie; BUT……I am thinking I should as I really do like the historical romance:)
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:34 pm.
I love *Pride & Prejudice*,book and movie
.Have book always with me when am traveling some where,have movie on my hard disk (hehe drives my husband nuts,but I just love to watch it over and over..)..Cant say way,but just feel that way,and am big fan of Jane’s books.Difrent time,difrent era but so strong and beautiful story <3
into the movie list..
I would list Pride & Prejudice in Classis Books that you have to read at least once before you die..like guys would list Godfather
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:34 pm.
“Shelves in the closet, happy thought indeed.” ~ Lizzy Bennett! The best romance book ever!!!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:36 pm.
The first time I read it was summer reading freshman year in high school. Needless to say, I didn’t understand what I was reading at all. Now, too many years later, I love it!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:36 pm.
i have never read this…or watched it..believe gonna go to the library monday and check it out…sounds like something i would be interested in
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:37 pm.
Back in school, a long time ago!!! Awesome…
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:38 pm.
I have read the book,love it has a lot more going for than the movie as far as details. I have seen two different versions of the movie ,I have seen the one with Kiera Knighty and I have seen the one with Colin Firth . Love both of them but the one with Colin Firth goes along more with book as far as details .Also love Jane Austens characters all are strong independent women in a time women were looked down on. Recommend watching and reading .
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:38 pm.
I LOVE the book and have just about EVERY version of the movie. I however prefer the Colin Firth version!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:38 pm.
Can you imagine writing a book that you hope people will enjoy and then it still being so popular almost 200 years later? Amazing!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:39 pm.
Ahhhh Mr. Darcy…enough said =)
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:39 pm.
I cannot remember when I first fell in love with this book. I know I was a little girl and I just couldn’t put it down. Several years later I own the book as well as 4 versions of the movie (not the zombie version..ewww) and Ijust cant get enough of Elizabeth and Darcy. My favorite part is just when after everything that has gone on in the book between she and Darcy, Elizabeth finally comes to the realization that despite everything Darcy really is the one for her. It makes my heart soar.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:40 pm.
First time was in high school for my Honors English course. I was the only student who absolutely loved the book. I instantly fell in love with the manners and way of speaking and the all encompassing characters of Miss Bennett and Mr. Darcy. I have watched all adaptations and thoroughly found this book as the start to my love of historical works and then into romances. They make me feel good.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:40 pm.
In all honesty I have never read nor saw P&P… I know for a romance reader it is so strange and I love historical as well as current… I always think to myself “one of these days” but that day has not come when I have so many books waiting to be read from writers like the ones on TGB and others!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:40 pm.
I haven’t read P&P since high school…way too long ago to remember my favorite part! I’ll have to reread it soon.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:44 pm.
I LOVE P&P….I read it first in high school; I’ve read it twice through in the last year. I love the relationships and the rich tapestry of manners and culture. It’s message is still relevant today. Colin Firth version of the movie is my favorite.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:44 pm.
reading “death comes to pemperly” but it not the same. Finding it very hard to connect to the story, but I am only a few pages in…hopefully it will grab me soon!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:44 pm.
I love P&P so much! One of my neighbors has a bumper sticker on their car which reads: “I’d rather be reading Austen.” It gives me a much needed smile every morning when I pass it on my way to class and work.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:45 pm.
I read it when I was in middle school!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:46 pm.
The first time I read P&P was in high school. I fell in love with Mr. Darcy, as I believe many have, from the start. From then on, I’ve searched for my own Mr. Darcy. Unfortunately, I haven’t had much luck.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:48 pm.
I am going tobe totally honest with you. I have never read PRIDE AND PREJUDICE.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:49 pm.
I love the newest Pride and Prejudice movie with Keira Knightly…my favorite part is the second time Mr. Darcy proposes <3 It always makes me melt…;)
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:51 pm.
Took a little bit to get started on P&P, but once I did, I loved it
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:52 pm.
I am going to be totally honest with all of you and say that I have never read PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. I know shame on me. I n my defense I can say that reading one of my greatest pleasure in life. I read everyday and reading has gotten me through some pretty bad times in my life. I would love to win some new books.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:52 pm.
I haven’t read Pride and Prejudice but I want to. I have seen both the PBS version with Colin Firth and the Keira Knightley movies. All women need a Mr. Darcy in their lives.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:55 pm.
I just recently downloaded a bunch of the classics, this one among them. It was like visiting old friends!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:55 pm.
I read P&P for the first time as a sophomore in high school. I must have re-read this at least half a dozen times. I’ve watched several of the movies based on this. Colin Firth makes a great Mr. Darcy. One of my favorite movie adaptations is Bride and Prejudice featuring Ashwarya Rai. It’s got the cheesy musical Bollywood factor, but I enjoy it.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:56 pm.
I love pride and prejudice and these three authors. I hope I win
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:57 pm.
Being a HUGE Historical romance fan I am ashamed to say I have never read Pride and Prejudice. With 4 kids there are just not enough hours in the day to finish all the books in my TBR pile. One of these days I’ll get there…Sigh
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:58 pm.
I read it for the first time a long time ago. It was actually the first book that I put on my e-reader when I first got it.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:59 pm.
That sure is a lot of “firsts” in there.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:00 pm.
Pride and Prejudice is on my TBR pile, but I do love the movie with Keira Knightly. I really want to see the version with Colin Firth after I read the book.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:04 pm.
Haven’t managed to read it, but have seen both the movie and BBC adaptations of it. And love them both!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:04 pm.
I read P&P years ago….my early 20′s…I’ve watched the mini series several times…I think it’s time to read the book again…Watching was fine but there is always something missing in the adaptation…..reading the book you can place yourself in the story in a way you never could with the movie…Think that’s why I prefer to read over watching movies, mini series or TV programs.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:05 pm.
Love the Colin Firth version. Awesome! Love Darcy
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:06 pm.
I have seen ever adaptation of the movie, but I just read the book for the first time last year. I feel even more in love with the story after actually reading the book. It is definitely one of those that you have to read over and over again. Every time you read it something new will be discovered.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:08 pm.
I love pride and prejudice. It is a true historical romance that I could read over and over again.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:09 pm.
I have not read this book but think I would enjoy the movie
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:09 pm.
Most have read it as a must read while in high school. Much prefer to read the books you are giving away – just saying!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:09 pm.
I can’t remember the first time I read Pride and Prejudice but I know I was in my early teens! I’ve watched the movies and read the book over and over because I LOVE IT!! P&P is probably my favorite of all of Austen’s books
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:10 pm.
*YIKES!* Haven’t seen or read P&P, but I love Sense and Sensibility. I’ll get right on it!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:10 pm.
I was sixteen (20 years ago, ahhhhhh) when I found Pride and Prejudice and Emma in my grandmother’s closet, and I devoured it. Of course, my favorite parts included anything with Mr. Darcy, but I loved the parts with Lady Catherine.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:16 pm.
First time I read it was in high school… to be honest, I was bored by the beginning…. It was a bit stuffy… I didn’t like it until Darcy shows up…. But now I love it… Especially the Colin Firth version movie…
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:19 pm.
Believe it or not, I have not read Pride & Prejudice. I know, I know, I really should. I have started it and I think I might have finished chapter one.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:22 pm.
I’m ashamed to admit it, but I saw the movie (not the BBC version) before I read the book, and I saw it with my then-boyfriend. Needless to say, he did not appreciate it as much as I did.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:22 pm.
Thank the Goddess for Jane and all the wonderful authors on this site.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:23 pm.
First saw the Laurence Olivier version of P&P, then fell in love with Colin Firth when A&E broadcast P&P and of course had to fall in love with Mark Darcy in Bridget Jones.
There is nothing like a Jane Austen inspired movie.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:30 pm.
The first time I saw it was on Mother’s Day with my girlfriends. We had a Mom’s Day In at Dayna’s house and watched the Colin Firth version. My very favorite part was the part with Colin Firth in it.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:39 pm.
Love P & P and y’all too.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:42 pm.
Love P&P. I will buy any book that is based on it. Recntly enjoyed Fitzwilliam Darcy Rockstar. also have enjoyed Pamela Aikens trilogy that tells the story from Darcy,s POV. I actually like Persuasion the best of all of JA’s works but re-readP&P at least once a year.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:47 pm.
I was introduced to P & P by watching the BBC miniseries with Colin Firth. I did not read the book until many years after watching the mini because it goes against one of the most important rules which is to always read the book before watching the movie.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:57 pm.
I have never read Pride and Prejudice. I have it on my Kindle but I haven’t gotten to it yet. I started watching one of the movie adaptations on tv but got interrupted and I wasn’t able to get back to it. Perhaps one day soon, I will find the time to read it.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:58 pm.
When I first read Pride and Prejudice – I didn’t truly appreciate it. After watching movies inspired by Pride and Prejudice and the remake. I read it again and must say I am glad I did.. What a great book!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 10:59 pm.
I love Pride & Prejudice! I have the A&E miniseries on DVD, but I haven’t watched it yet. I want to be able to watch it in its entirety, uninterrupted. I just haven’t made the commitment yet.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:04 pm.
The first time I saw P &P was the Keira Knightly version after which my sister-in-law told me I must watch the Colin Firth version, which I did and fell instantly in love with him as Mr. D.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:04 pm.
Ive read the book at least 3 times. I have all the movies and mini-series. I love it. It is so romantic without even a kiss!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:06 pm.
I read P & P when I was bedridden at 13. I suppose that was the start of it all.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:07 pm.
I like P&P and I also like some of the spinoff’s that have come from that and other books of that era.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:07 pm.
I can’t remember the first time I read the book, but knew it was something special and now my daughter and I share the love of all of her books together.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:07 pm.
Read the book in high school English and it quickly became one of my favorites. Have never seen any of the movies.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:07 pm.
Read the book for the first time when I was 13 or 14 — had a little trouble with the language (having never seen the movie at that point) so I got the audio book and read along while listening
Still one of my favorite books.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:07 pm.
I am embarassed to say I have never read the books… :-/ I have seen parts of several versions of the movie but again, never watched the whole thing! I am going to make it a big goal for me this year…..
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:08 pm.
I love the book also have seen the movie Pride and prejudice. but as always i love the book. when they make movies i feel they cut out some of the best parts.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:11 pm.
Pride & Prejudice is a great love story. I think the BBC version with Colin Firth follows the book almost exactly. And so when I read the book again, I could picture the characters.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:12 pm.
I first read it in high school and instantly loved the book! I’ve seen almost every movie version of it. I love Mr. Darcy
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:13 pm.
My 10-yr-old even loves P&P – in Graphic Novel form! The book has to be one of my favorites and it is so nice that my daughter is learning to love it as well. (next she wants to read the Zombie version and I just can’t wrap my head around that one!) As far as movie versions go, I think Collin Firth is definitely the best!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:13 pm.
I first read the book in my teens and after spending a year in England I rediscovered the beauty of the story. Then, many years later, I had the pleasure of seeing A & E’s version of the story. I have revisited the Bennetts a few times since I first became acquainted with them and the book is one of my favorites.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:14 pm.
It took being a mature adult to appreciate P&P. My younger self didn’t like the genre or the story line, and was bored spitless. I’m not sure how or when that changed so drastically… But today’s movies make it worth the effort to see and then re-read the book.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:18 pm.
I was either a freshman or senior in high school. Read many great books both years, in the same classroom which is why I have a hard time remembering what was when. I liked it very much – the humor, the romance, the intelligence. Did not get re-introduced to it until the great BBC miniseries. After that I found Persuasion, which now slightly edges out P&P. I read and watch both at least once a year. With Sense & Sensibility, Emma and Mansfield Park. Never really got into Northanger Abby.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:20 pm.
I haven’t read P&P yet. Downloaded to my Kindle. Will read soon. But, I did see P&P on A&E with Colin Firth. Enjoyed it and so I bought it. I’ve watched it at least 15 times. Seen other versions too, but Colin is perfect at Darcy. Love this story so much.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:20 pm.
I confess to reading Georgette Heyer before reading P&P. I don’t remember the first time I read P&P, but probably in my early 20s. I’m one of those people who got ruined on the classics because of forced reading of looooooonnnngggggg books in high school that felt like hard labor. So it took me a while to realize that some classics are classics for a GOOD reason – they’re great stories! I can’t pick out a favorite part, but I can say that I wanted to yank Lydia a few times for just being so silly. Grrr.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:24 pm.
I havent read the book and I dont remember the first time I saw it but I do know what my fav. part is. I love the last scene of the movie where Keira Knightley says “You may only call me Mrs. Darcy when you are completely… and perfectly… and incandescently happy” just thinking about it makes me smile.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:24 pm.
I first read P & P as part of an assignment in my novel class my senior year in high school. My teacher was so excited about the book, she actually sang to us as she passed it out. I remember reading it and loving it. Then we watched the BBC adaptation. Upon seeing mr.Darcy the first time I remarked that “couldn’t they find someone better looking to play Darcy?”. I ate my words just an hour later. By the end of the movie, I had developed a love of all Colin Firth. To this day P & P remains my favorite book. So much so that I actually purchased my 3rd copy of the BBC version only 2 days ago.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:29 pm.
I have read it! I actually saw the Keira Knightley movie first, though. P&P was not allowed when I was growing up. Neither was Gone With the Wind. But my sweet, Southern MIL introduced me to both right away!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:29 pm.
I’m ashamed to say I’ve not read or seen Pride and Prejudice, although it does sound like something I’d really like!
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Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:30 pm.
Mercy….been many a year since I read this book. I am gonna have to dig it back out and renew myself with it!!! Happy Birthday P&P
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:33 pm.
The first time I read Pride and Prejudice was in high school. I didn’t fall in love with the story right away. It wasn’t until I was in college that I realized that it is a gem. My favorite part in the story is Darcy’s first proposal. It’s so awkward and hilarious.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:39 pm.
The first time I saw Pride and Prejudice, I was at home with my older sister who doubles as my best friend. I kept seeing all the previews to the new Colin Firth version and wanted to see it but had no money for the theater. I was visiting my dad and sister, when Jesi (Jesika) decided to surprise me by renting it. She loved the book and had seen an older version so she had high expectations, whereas I had none. Needless to say, the movie blew us both away. It also started my slight obsession with the series and I’ve now seen every movie version I can find including one with a twist called Lost in Austin. After watching every movie I know of I finally got around to reading the book. As of today I have read it three times… As well as all of the other Austin novels. However, Pride and Prejudice will always remain close to my heart.
I think P and P will always have an impact on women of all ages. Its a powerful story that keeps the hope of real love alive. Although I haven’t found it myself yet, I still hope that one day I will have my own version of Mr. Darcy.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:40 pm.
Have not read the book but saw clips of the flick…not for me.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:41 pm.
I have not read the book yet, but I’ve seen the movie a couple of times and absolutely loved it – Jane Austen is a wonderful author.
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:44 pm.
Love P & P. Romance at its BEST!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:54 pm.
My favorite movie with Olivier. When my daughter was 5 (she’s 22 now) she turned to me and said of Mr Darcy ‘Mommy, We like him don’t we?’ Too adorable!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:55 pm.
I’ve never read any of Jane’s books, but I really like the movies that are related to them! The period costumes are the best!
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 11:59 pm.
I first read P&P shortly after the 1995 BBC/A&E production of the film version hit the USA. It made me interested in reading English Literature, unlike any teacher or class I’d ever taken. To me it is still the definitive movie version.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 12:05 am.
I have not seen the movie or read the book,but might have to read the book first then watch the movie
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 12:06 am.
It’s been so long ago, and I’ve watched it so many times, I can’t remember the 1st time I watched P&P – the BBC version with Colin Firth. I think I’ve worn poor Colin out playing the DVD so often! So many favorite scenes too. I think the most favorite is when he is getting out of the tub (who could not love Colin/Mr. Darcy getting out of the tub? YUM!) and sees Elizabeth walking outside. I enjoy the newer movie version also. The dancing scene is pretty cool.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 12:07 am.
I have seen the movie but not read the book. Please enter me.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 12:08 am.
I first read Pride and Prejudice when I was twelve. My favorite scene then and now is when Mr. Darcy proposes to Elizabeth for the first time. I love the set down she gives him.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 12:10 am.
I first read P&P at the age of nine. We had just moved to England and we lived in a little village in Suffolk. Two retired librarians, sisters, lived next door to us. They had two hunter-jumpers and a fat Welsh pony in the three stall stable that looked out over our shared driveway. I offered my services as “stable-boy” and they took me up on it. They invited me to tea one afternoon and we took tea in the library in their home. I had never seen a library in an actual home before I was completely impressed! They asked what I liked to read and at some point they discovered I had not read anything by Jane Austen. They handed me a lovely leather-bound volume and I read the first chapter right there in a big leather chair in front of a fire in that library and I was hooked! I read all of Jane Austen, all of the Bronte sisters, all of Elizabeth Gaskill and all of Georgette Heyer in that library in the three years we lived in England, but Pride and Prejudice was my first and I will always remember it.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 12:12 am.
I’ve only seen the movie.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 12:14 am.
The first time I read P&P I got kicked out of my general English class in high school! Most of my friends were taking English Lit, but it wouldn’t work into my schedule. My BFF said they were reading P&P and that I would love it. So I borrowed it from her. When my teacher “caught” me reading it during class, he asked my why & I told him because it was such a good book! He told me I didn’t belong in the General English class & sent me to the library to finish my reading. The rest of the year he would recommend books for me to read, I would read them & write papers on them. Got me an A+ & an Excellence in Humanities award! (and for the record, I re-read Pride & Prejudice & all of Jane’s books every few years still just for the fun of it! )
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 12:16 am.
Read the book for the first time at some point in my 20s… Saw the movie with Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth before I read it. I do enjoy both.
Jane Austen was a brilliant observer of personalities and wrote immensely clever dialogue. It’s a fun book to read aloud with others.
I always enjoy seeing another version to see how they adapt it, but feel that – so far, at least – the A&E Ehle/Firth version is far above the rest… Colin Firth captures Darcy very well. The others merely flounder in attempting to portray him!
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 12:21 am.
I read P&P back in high school over twenty years ago
) I have to say that I absolutely love love the book (and the movie). I actually began to read it again a couple weeks ago. When the movie comes on Tv, I force my hubby to watch with me. He doesn’t quite appreciate it like I do. As my children grow up, I hope they enjoy literature as much as I.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 12:21 am.
I read the illustrated childrens classic of it when I was 8. then I found a more grown up version when I was 13. the first time I saw a version of it was the 1995 when I was 15 and then I found the black and white version (didnt like quite as much) I have gone so far as to watch the bride and prejudice..bollywood version…and I LOVE IT!!!! as for a favorite part out of all the versions would come from the 1995 version where he rushes out to stop the elizabeth from leaving pemberly. I like how he kind of complements her and makes her eat crow all in the same sentence by asking “then you like you….yes there are few who dont…yes but your good opinion is barely bestowed and all the more worth earning” love it.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 12:24 am.
Wow happy Birthday P&P. The first historical fiction book I read was actually Wuthering Heights, which I loved, but found a bit depressing
. A girlfriend of mine suggested I read Pride and Prejudice, then Emma and I was forever hooked on the genre. P&P has actually shaped the perfect stereotype of hero I like in my reads now. How can you not love a story where 2 characters fall for one another and overcome first impressions. ON top of the book…. I die for the Kiera Knightley version.
So basically, if it wasn’t for P&P I wouldn’t have been introduced to the wonderful works I find on here and read every chance I get. THANK YOU
Have a great weekend all
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 12:27 am.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 12:28 am.
The first time I read Pride and and Prejudice I was in my early 20′s, I guess about 15 years ago. I loved it! The movie with Colin Firth is my all time favorite movie ever! I can watch that over and over! My mother and I have huge crushes on him and we love to watch it togeher!
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 12:32 am.
I have to admit that I actually never read P&P. I’ve read other Austen books but not that one.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 12:35 am.
I read it when I was in about 8th grade and I really didn’t understand it thoroughly.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 12:37 am.
I read it at least once a year. My boyfriend even bought a first American edition of Emma for Christmas! I love every part of the story and the language and (sigh) the romance. Persausion is my favorite Austen but P&P will always have a special place in my heart.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 12:44 am.
I’ve seen the movie and my husband and I will have to watch it again soon. He got the book for me on my Kindle Fire. It is now a must read, especially due to the Goddesses! Thank you for pointing me in this direction. Love you all!
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 12:55 am.
I read P&P in high School. Then watched the 1940′s version of the movie. I checked it out from the library and just loved it!
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 1:06 am.
The very first time I was P&P was with Greer Garson and Sir Lawrence Olivier. Loved it. In high school I wrote my English Regents Exam (NYS) with P&P as my main book. Got a good score. THen…then I saw the version with Colin Firth and that, my dear, was that.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 1:27 am.
I love the original book, and the BBC version of it. I did not like Keira Knightly as Elizabeth, so that one is a dud for me. But no man could top Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy…. ah, Mr. Darcy… Ahem, sorry, I was lost there…
My favourite part of both the book and the show, was when Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth finally become engaged.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 1:38 am.
I’ve read the book and love it. I own 3 versions of the movie including the Colin Firth version of course. Emma is actually my favorite Jane Austen but I enjoy Pride and Prejudice too.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 1:42 am.
I first read “Pride and Prejudice” in the tenth grade, when a well-meaning teacher tried to get my adolescent mind to understand the nuances of the story. When I read it in college, I finally appreciated it.
Has anyone seen the movie “Bride and Prejudice”?
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 1:42 am.
I LOVE Pride and Prejudice! I grew up reading that and my other all-time favorite, Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women.
I actually just recently (within the last month) watched both the 5 hour BBC miniseries with Colin Firth and the film with Keira Knightly. I had seen Keira’s version before and loved it, but I have to say that after seeing the BBC version if I had to pick my favorite I would definitely go with Colin Firth’s version. One, I do love me some Colin Firth, but actually the real difference is the actors they get to play Mr. Bennet. I found Donald Sutherland’s portrayal of Mr. Bennet in Keira’s version a bit flat, but I absolutely loved Benjamin Whitrow in the BBC version. He is an absolute hoot in the miniseries.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 2:15 am.
I have the book. Either that or S&S. Whichever it is, I hadn’t read it YET. One of these days, I’ll tackle reading such a book (meaning a classic such as P&P). As of right now, I’m not in the mood to read it.
I DID catch some snatches of P&P’s movie w/ Keira in it. Only some, not all.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 2:20 am.
P&P was the first book I read when I bought my KOBO last year. I am now reading Sense & Sensibility… I don’t know how Jane Austen escaped my notice in my younger days but I am really enjoying her work now.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 2:29 am.
I can’t remember the first time I read this or even the first time I saw it. What my question would be for Jane would be, “Did you write Darcy FOR Conlin FIrth to play?” Because as many versions of this as I’ve seen, Colin was, is, and always will be Mr Darcy. I just wonder what Ms Austen would think of all the people who have played her characters and if she feels they did them the justice they so richly deserved.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 2:45 am.
I think the Mr. Darcy with Kiera Knightly was SO adorable!!!
Happy 199 Birthday!!!
I love Jane Austen books… She was quite the pioneer… A lady before her time =]
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 2:55 am.
It’s been a VERY long time since I first read PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. I grew up with 5 sisters, so for me at 12 years of age that’s what I took from the book. Later of course, it was ALL Mr Darcy. Colin Firth will always be Mr Darcy for me.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 3:53 am.
I saw one of the movies first and was in love from the first 10 minutes.
I then read the book and was just over the moon.
I am a Jane Austen fan the whole way. I have all her books in E-format and hardaback.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 5:53 am.
I’m only nineteen so I was very young the first time I saw ‘Pride and Prejudice’, however, I was twelve when my family watched every version we could find, including the Bollywood ‘Bride and Prejudice’. If you haven’t seen it, I recommend that you do,(even If it isn’t set in our preferred era.)
Mr. Bennet is one of my parents favorite characters to quote, and still refer to my sister, my cousin and me, as three “of the silliest girls in” Duke’s County.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 9:51 am.
I was a freshman in high school when I saw the black and white version of Pride & Prejudice. I fell in love with the story. It wasn’t until I was a senior when I read the book and truly loved it. It was at that time when I saw the BBC mini series of Pride & Prejudice. This past year I re-read the book and love the part in the book where she goes and visit Charlotte and meets Lady Catherine, Colonel Fitzwilliam, and Darcy. I love how you can see how jealous Darcy was getting with his cousin flirting with Lizzy. Love that book.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 11:04 am.
I read Pride and Prejudice in high school or rather was supposed to but I don’t think I really did. I really read it about a year and a half ago and really enjoyed it. Took me a little time to get into the writing but by the end I was hooked.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 11:52 am.
The first time I read Pride and Prejudice was skimming it in high school…The first time I READ it was in college for fun. I am more of a Scarlet Letter person or Great Expectations personally but I can appreciate its art either way.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 12:28 pm.
Just a note if you go to this site: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/austen/menofausten.html You will get a breakdown of all of Austen’s men. ” who’s a dream, who’s a bore, who’s a scoundrel?” You decide.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 12:47 pm.
One of my best friends bought the bbc version on vhs tapes as soon as it came out. She brought it to me, and told me to watch it. I was a little, um, overwhelmed at the thought of watching a six hour series. She told me that it starred Colin Firth, to which I replied, “Who?” She was stunned, and told me just to watch, and then I could lust after him along with everyone else. Sure enough, I fell in love with both Colin and P&P, and have since watched every movie Colin ever made, as well as watching all the versions of P&P I could get my hands on. This version is undoubtedly the best.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 1:56 pm.
We were just watching this movie!
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 4:55 pm.
I take great PRIDE in saying that te pages of my copy of Pride and Prejudice are well worn and many a night I’ve spent dreaming of the story. I have no PREJUDICE with who played the part Colin Firth or Matthew McFayden. I do have to admit though that in my dreams I’m Elizabeth Bennett.
Ahhh Mr. Darcy.
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 7:47 pm.
I don’t remember when I was first introduced to Jane Austen. I enjoy both the novel and several of the films. Recently, however, I read the graphic novel of Pride & Prejudice & Zombies and I laughed like a crazy person. So apparently I’m amused by silly variations of the classic as well. I’m planning to see the movie version!
Posted on January 30, 2012 at 1:39 pm.
I remember watching it on PBS; but I do not remember the timeframe. But, I enjoyed the PBS version very much.
Posted on January 30, 2012 at 3:45 pm.
I am a great Jane Austin fn and read the book when I was very young, or should say I devoured it, loved the characters. Loved the movie.
Posted on February 11, 2012 at 8:34 pm.
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Posted on February 23, 2012 at 1:55 pm.