Pride and Prejudice (ApeBook Classics; illustr. by C. E. Brock) (Victorian Writers) - Softcover

Austen, Jane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3961300038 ISBN 13: 9783961300037

Publisher: apebook, 2016

Synopsis

Set in England in the early 19th century, "Pride and Prejudice" tells the story of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet's five unmarried daughters after the rich and eligible Mr. Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr. Darcy, have moved into their neighborhood. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to the eldest Bennet daughter, Jane, Darcy has difficulty adapting to local society and repeatedly clashes with the second-eldest Bennet daughter, Elizabeth. ------"Pride and Prejudice" retains a fascination for modern readers, and receives considerable attention from literary scholars. Modern interest in the book has resulted in a number of dramatic adaptations and an abundance of novels and stories imitating Austen's memorable characters or themes. "Pride and Prejudice" has become one of the most popular novels in English literature, continuing near the top of lists of most loved books and selling over 20 million copies.------This edition contains illustrations by C. E. Brock (1870-1938).

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Review

"Fans of English literature will love the new colouring books based on classic tales, from Little Tiger Press." ( - Gingerbread House)

"these two classic editions [ Romeo and Juliet and Pride and Prejudice] are the perfect way to inject a little bit of literature into your colouring time. Packed full of lovely images and quotes from the masterpieces themselves, these two books should have pride of place on any book lover's shelves." ( - Writing From The Tub)

"This charming set of two [ Romeo and Juliet and Pride and Prejudice] would make a perfect gift for teenagers and adults (or yourself!)" ( - Party Pieces)

"The ultimate beauty of these editions is the element of creative licence they allow us to exert upon the literary worlds we have imagined while reading. If you're an Austen fan, this is a really lovely addition for the collection, and if you're new to her writing, what better way to embrace the period itself." ( - The Book Bag)

"I would highly recommend this book to fans of Pride and Prejudice, the imagery is beautiful, the quotes are really well chosen and it’s a really wonderful way of combining a classic novel with stunning illustrations that you can colour into your own bespoke book." ( - Colouring in the Midst of Madness)

Review

- "Like Irvine Welsh, I am a great admirer of Jane Austen." --Alexander McCall Smith - "Another question I've been regularly asked over the past year is what models I had in mind when writing "Curious Incident". Was it "To Kill a Mockingbird"? Was it "Catcher in the Rye"? In fact, the book most often in my mind was "Pride and Prejudice"." --Mark Haddon

Edition details

• Publisher: apebook
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3961300038
• ISBN 13: 9783961300037
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Brock Charles Edmund
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 378