Pride and Prejudice, which opens with one of the most famous sentences in English Literature, is an ironic novel of manners. In it the garrulous and empty-headed Mrs Bennet has only one aim - that of finding a good match for each of her five daughters. In this she is mocked by her cynical and indolent husband. With its wit, its social precision and, above all, its irresistible heroine, Pride and Prejudice has proved one of the most enduringly popular novels in the English language. ... |
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A special edition featuring beautiful heritage wallpaper patterns from her own home in Hampshire, these collectable paperbacks are a must for all Jane Austen fans. From Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning classics that make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Jane Austen's best-loved novel is an unforgettable story about the inaccuracy of first impressions, the power of reason and, above all, the strange dynamics of human relationships and emotions. A tour de force of wit and sparkling dialogue, Pride and Prejudice shows how the headstrong Elizabeth Bennet and the aristocratic Mr. Darcy ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... A tour de force of wit and sparkling dialogue, "Pride and Prejudice" shows how the headstrong Elizabeth Bennet and the aristocratic Mr Darcy must have their pride humbled and their prejudices dissolved before they can acknowledge their love for each other. Jane Austen 's best-loved novel is an unforgettable story about the inaccuracy of first impressions, the power of reason, and above all the strange dynamics of human relationships and emotions. Gorgeously illustrated by the celebrated Hugh Thomson, this "Macmillan Collector's ... |
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Traditions and their Transformations in the British Cinema of the 90s, of the 20th Century ... Writing this book was a strange journey over bridges across different cultures. The title is a metaphor of the hybrid, intellectual and anti-spectacular british feature cinema from the end of the 20 th century with affinity to egalitarianism, minimalism of the "short form", archetypal imagery and hedonism. It is a triumph of the expansive yough's counter-culture with it's intrinsic intolerance of authority, power and cliches. The transformation of tradition in the context of instability of the national- ... |
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Noted Jane Austen artist Jacqui Oakley brings her beautiful work to the world of tarot with this sublime and whimsical package. Featuring 53 characters (including Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Darcy, Elinor Dashwood, and more) and objects (such as well-trimmed bonnets and a stack of novels) from Austen's books, each card doubles as a playing card and tarot card. With Mr. Wickham from Pride and Prejudice as the Devil, a teapot representing strength, and Austen herself as the Magician, it's perfect for both longtime and new Austen fans. Oversized, sleek, and sophisticated, this deck comes in a hinged cigar box decorated ... |
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Based on the story of Jane Austen. Retold by Clare West. ... The moment I first met you, I noticed your pride, your sense of superiority, and your selfish disdain for the feelings of others. You are the last man in the world whom I could ever be persuaded to marry' said Elizabeth Bennet. And so Elizabeth rejects the proud Mr Darcy. Can nothing overcome her prejudice against him? And what of the other Bennet girls - their fortunes, and misfortunes, in the business of getting husbands? This famous novel by Jane Austen is full of wise and humorous observation of the people and manners of her times. Classics, modern ... |
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Now a major motion picture. A wattpad novel. New York Times bestselling author. New exclusive material inside! ... Tessa is a good girl with a sweet, reliable boyfriend back home. She`s got direction, and a mother who`s intent on keeping her that way. But she`s barely moved into her freshman dorm when she runs into Hardin. With his brown hair, cocky British accent, tattoos, and lip ring, Hardin is cute and different from what she`s used to. But he`s also rude - to the point of cruelty, even. For all his attitude, Tessa should hate Hardin. And she does - until she finds herself alone with him in his room. Something about ... |
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Reserved, controlled, and proper to a fault, Kai Young has neither the time nor inclination for chaos - and Isabella, with her purple hair and inappropriate jokes, is chaos personified. With a crucial CEO vote looming and a media empire at stake, the billionaire heir can't afford the distraction she brings. Isabella is everything he shouldn't want, but with every look and every touch, he's tempted to break all his rules... and claim her as his own. Bold, impulsive, and full of life, Isabella Valencia has never met a party she doesn't like or a man she couldn't charm... except for Kai Young. It shouldn& ... |
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За Елизабет и неомъжените ѝ сестри дните в провинциална Англия преминават монотонно, когато В съседното имение пристигат богатият и необвързан господин Бингли и още по-богатият му приятел Фицуилям Дарси. Появата им преобръща сивото ежедневие на госпожиците и техните родители, отчаяно решени да омъжат сполучливо дъщерите си, но най-вече на младата Елизабет. Тя е своенравна, дръзка и не се страхува да се отстоява дори в хладното присъствие на господин Дарси. Той не крие надменното си отношение към обществото и нравите в провинцията, но скоро очарованието на Елизабет ще подложи Високомерната му гордост на сериозно ... |
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Мисис Бенет отчаяно иска да намери богати съпрузи за своите дъщери. Затова пристигането на очарователния мистър Бингли в съседното имение е повече от добре дошло. За съжаление, неговият приятел мистър Дарси не е и наполовина толкова приятен, колкото него. Никой не го харесва, особено Елизабет Бенет. Но любовта може да укроти дори и най-голямата гордост и предразсъдъци. ... |
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Семейство Бенет, представители на дребната аристокрация, живеят в малкото имение Лонгборн в Южна Англия. Една есен Чарлз Бингли, богат ерген от Лондон, взема под наем съседното имение Недърфийлд. Мисис Бенет е особено въодушевена и започва да крои планове да ожени една от петте си дъщери за новодошлия. На следващия бал в съседното градче Меритън Бингли се появява в компанията на сестрите си Каролайн и Луиза, зет си мистър Хърст и най-добрия си приятел мистър Дарси. Присъстващите бързо научават, че мистър Дарси е не само изключително богат, но и безкрайно горделив. Чарлс Бингли започва да ухажва Джейн Бенет; Дарси от своя ... |
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Любовните отношения между своенравната Елизабет Бенет и нейния високопоставен ухажор - Фицуилям Дарси, минават през големи перипетии. За да възтържествува любовта обаче, тя трябва да преодолее своите предразсъдъци, а той - да смири гордостта си. Или може би тя да се избави от своята криворазбрана гордост, а той - от класовите си предразсъдъци. Само тогава любовта е възможна. Книгата е част от поредицата Клуб Класика на издателство Хермес. ... |
