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Pride and Prejudice (or/and Wives and Daughters)
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Author:  Calloniel (PD) [ October 5th, 2007, 11:51 am ]
Post subject:  Pride and Prejudice (or/and Wives and Daughters)
Ok, this is mainly asking if anyone else has read the classic Pride and Prejudice (stupid question, right?) and what they thought of the book in comparison to the movie (either movie works although so far I've only seen the newer 2005 version ;)). I'm planning on reading the book next time I get to the library to borrow it.... so I just want your guys' opinions on it now. :-D it doesn't matter if it's a hard read or anything... I like challenging, un-fluffy books (like LotR and Charles Dickens) that make you think. :yes: also just for a side note I was wondering if anyone else has read Wives and Daughters.... I LOVE the BBC mini-tv series based on the book but I've never read the actual story... I have heard it's a lot like Jane Austen's books though. *shrug* (and our library probably won't even have it anyway :eyeroll:) so any comments? :-D
Author:  Meldawen [ October 5th, 2007, 7:47 pm ]
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I haven't read P&P in a while, but I remember liking it. If you can follow LotR, you shouldn't have any trouble with it. The main thing is that a lot of stuff occurs in letters, more so than in the movies, so you just have to get accustomed to that.
Author:  Ánië Súrion [ October 5th, 2007, 8:39 pm ]
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I read P&P in eighth grade and I liked it, though it was before reading LOTR so I had a bit of trouble with some parts. Now that I've (finally) seen the 2005 version (and fallen in love with it :P) I'm rereading the book and enjoying it.
Author:  Nienor [ October 6th, 2007, 3:46 pm ]
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I read P&P last year. It took me a while to get through the first half, and I felt dreadful for not enjoying it because I knew it was a good book, but the second half was enthralling. I then watched the old A&E movie and was so happy with it I chose not to see the new one.
I like Sense and Sensibility even better.
Author:  Taurquende [ October 6th, 2007, 8:50 pm ]
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I'm rereading it now! I read it two years ago, before I saw the movie, and I decided to start rereading it a couple of days ago. I like it even better the second time around. I thought the 2005 version did a magnificent job, and they even took quotes straight out of the book. Mostly they only left out little things like extra parties, but otherwise, it's all the same. :)
Author:  Larael [ October 6th, 2007, 9:33 pm ]
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I actually read P&P just last year when I discovered the '05 movie here. It's definitely a good read. The dialect is a challenge sometimes, but if you're up for the challenge then I say go for it! If you get through that one okay then I suggest reading Sense and Sensibility. [The movie is fantastic as well!] :)
Author:  Johnny's Fan [ October 6th, 2007, 9:40 pm ]
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Well when I read Pride and Prejudice, I had already read Sense and Sensibility and Emma, so I was used to the language, and I had been reading classic novels for quite a few months, so it didn't bother me.

I fall into the category, of those blissfully happy people, who have read the book, watched the BBC series and seen the 2005 film and like them all. The BBC version is different to the book, the 2005 film different to the BBC series etc.

Some aspects of the film I prefer to the series and some aspects of the book I prefer to the film.

And I can forgive the film any inaccuracies, as unlike the BBC series which had 6 hours, in which to fully represent the story, the film only had 2.

:-)
Author:  Inwe Calaelen [ October 6th, 2007, 9:47 pm ]
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I'm reading P&P for the first time, and let me say this: the first time (As i've been told) Is hard for some. Like Nienor said, the first half was murder for me, but now i'm loving it! My friends say that i shouldnt rush reading it then read it a second time and its more enjoyable. ^^ I also suggest, after reading P&P that you read "Mr. Darcys Diary" Its basically Darcys side of the story and its "His" diary entries! its really neat! I've not read it all the way through by my friends fell in love with Darcy even more after reading it. Its written my Amanda Grange just so you know, if you're intrested!
Author:  Calloniel (PD) [ October 6th, 2007, 10:23 pm ]
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Thanks for answering me, you guys! (and all with very helpful/good answers too :)) well, I borrowed it from our library the other day so I'll get to reading it ASAP. :) oh, I'm not to worried about the language or any of that.... I love reading the classics (actually when I read those are almost all I read :blush:) so I'm quite use to it by now. :P

boy, now I'm really looking forward to reading it! ;) (and when I'm done I'll have to FINALLY sit down and watch the BBC version of it) Also when I'm done I will have to read Sense and Sensibility too... :yes: and my mom owns the movie so I'll have to watch it sometime. :P
Author:  Aranel_En_Mirkwood [ October 9th, 2007, 7:52 am ]
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I read P&P a couple of years ago when the 05 film came out. My English teacher and my mum ganged up on me and said I could only watch the film once I'd read the book. My teacher had been trying to get me to read it for years.
I've also seen the old BBC version, I think I prefer the film out of the 2. The film is easier to watch. 6 hours of Austen on dvd can be a bit daunting, though the BBC one is good to listen to while revising.
Author:  Calloniel (PD) [ October 9th, 2007, 3:03 pm ]
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thanks for your impute too, Aranel =)... I actually started reading it a few days ago and I find it a pretty easy read... the chapters are fairly short so far and the language/dialect isn't to different from what I'm use to. :P It's quite enjoyable really.... (and I'm finding that the 2005 version is quite a bit like the novel so far) :-D
Author:  Firiel [ October 9th, 2007, 7:35 pm ]
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About Wives and Daughters--Elizabeth Gaskell is like a mix of Charlotte Bronte, Jane Austen, and Charles Dickens. I love her writing, and if you've seen the miniseries, you shouldn't have any trouble. The one problem with it is that she died before it was completed, so we don't get the very end of the story. :( She also wrote a great novel called "North and South" which was made into a wonderful miniseries, so if you can get your hands on either of those, I think you'd like them. Hope you enjoy P&P (I'm a book and BBC fan. :D)
Author:  Calloniel (PD) [ October 9th, 2007, 9:59 pm ]
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thanks a lot for your thoughts on Wives and Daughters, Firiel! :hug: I almost thought I was the only one who had ever heard of it! lol hm, I looked at our library and they don't have the book (surprise, surprise). :erm: but I would be very interested in reading it someday (maybe I'll have to just buy it...) even if it doesn't have a proper ending. (which is a shame :blink:) Oh, North and South! I saw that miniseries too! :yes: It was very good! (although I admit I enjoyed Wives and Daughters more ;)) thanks! I will! :bye2:
Author:  Firiel [ October 10th, 2007, 1:00 am ]
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You're definitely note the only one Calloniel! There are a couple of costume drama LJ communities and North and South websites out there. If you're interested, feel free to PM me.
Author:  Calloniel (PD) [ October 11th, 2007, 10:31 pm ]
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cool! :-D well, I figured I wasn't the ONLY one in the whole world and I knew P&P was more popular.... I just thought that perhaps maybe someone on here would've heard about Wives and Daughters. :) and happily someone has! Oh, and thanks for the info! maybe if the pms start working again.... although I never thought of it but I could just Google it and find some too :duh: :-D either way thank you!
Author:  Eä [ June 19th, 2008, 4:56 pm ]
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Very sorry for bringing such an old back from the dead.. but it was the only topic I could find discussing P&P exclusively.. and I felt I couldn't bother the general Jane Austen thread any more with my rantings on P&P. :P

Anyway.. I'm almost halfway through it and as many of you said... I find it really difficult to get through.. I mean it just didn't succeed in capturing my attention...
Okay, what's it with Mr Bennet.. that poor man must suffer a great deal living under the same roof as so many females... but he does seem to be the one to keep his sanity though.. I was just wondering, why on earth would he have married Mrs Bennet? Would he gain anything from such an alliance or was it actually a matter of love for them?
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