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One of the most famous and popular classic English novels was written by Jane Austen when she was 21 years old. The publisher, to which the writer gave her work, rejected it. The novel was not published until 15 years later. During this time, the author edited the original version, changed the title “First Impression” to “Pride and Prejudice” and the novel was published in 1813. Interestingly, the first edition came out without the author’s name. The book was inscribed, “Written by the author of Sense and Sensibility.” “Sense and Sensibility is an earlier Austen novel.
Jane Austen (Austen) created her works in the direction of realism. Her novels were about love, about marriages of convenience accepted in those times, about the relationships of characters from different walks of life. These themes are relevant at all times. Perhaps that is why D. Austen’s books are no less popular today than they were in the 19th century. Readers are attracted to the era of sophisticated ladies and gallant gentlemen, romance in the relationship between heroes – shy kisses and trembling touches.
The plot of the novel “Pride and Prejudice”.
The mother of the poor Bennet family is concerned only about one thing – how to successfully place her five daughters. That is why the new neighbor Mr. Bingley, a young, wealthy and single causes the interest of the Bennet family. All the more so as he is accompanied by a friend, also unmarried and wealthy Mr Darcy. The older sister Jane and Bingley like each other immediately. And Mr. Darcy turns his attention to his other sister, Elizabeth. Except that the pretty girl thinks Darcy is arrogant and pompous. And Darcy thinks that the Bennets are not the right family to be related to – there is too great a difference in social position. It will take Elizabeth a long time to overcome her prejudice, and Darcy will forget his pride to be with the one he loves.
Books like “Pride and Prejudice.”
If you are attracted to love romance stories written in the nineteenth century. If you’re interested in watching proud heroines and noble heroes, then we suggest checking out this selection.
Jane Austen’s “Northanger Abbey.”
Austen’s most mischievous, ironic, and upbeat novel. Young Catherine grows up in a clergyman’s family. The girl is fascinated by gothic novels, she is drawn to these dark and mysterious stories. Catherine experiences the first vivid experience of her life – a trip to the resort town of Bath. She gets to know the local community and develops friends and admirers. Kat becomes friends with Mr. Tilney and his sister. The girl receives an invitation to visit Northingham Abbey, as if descended from the pages of her favorite gothic novels. There is mystery, love, and pictures of nineteenth-century English society in this work.
Charles Dickens “The Mystery of Edwin Drood.”
The last and most enigmatic novel by the great English writer. It has elements of a love and psychological novel, as well as a detective line. The writer died before he could finish the work. Other authors tried to finish it, and readers and critics argued about how it might have ended.
Victorian England. A small sleepy town becomes the site of mysterious and tragic events. Edwin Drood, a wealthy heir, disappears without a trace. His rival, a visiting young man, is blamed. Both gentlemen were in love with the same girl, they quarrelled and threatened each other. Edwin’s uncle is sure that his nephew is not alive. Except it is the uncle who will receive the inheritance after Edwin’s death.
Charlotte Bronte’s “Jane Eyre.”
A romantic and mysterious story that has been read by generations of readers. Jane, a boarding school girl, gets a job as a governess at Thornfield Manor. Jane assumes her duties and raises Miss Adele. The girl is the ward of the estate’s owner, Mr. Rochester, who visits the estate infrequently. A sympathy arises between the modest and not particularly handsome governess and the owner of Thornfield. But the heroine will have to experience the throes of jealousy, to learn the carefully concealed secret of Mr. Rochester, to survive the parting with his beloved, to learn what poverty is and find wealth.
An atmospheric novel, English refined, with gothic charm and a touching love line.
Charlotte Brontë’s The Town.
The first book in English literature about the great mysteries of a small town. The author not only tells the story of the main character, but also describes the shortcomings of society, criticizes them and ridicules them. The main character is Lucy Snow. She is not a beauty, she does not have a brilliant education and a large fortune. In her life there was despair and hopelessness, love and jealousy, loneliness and friendship.
Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights.”
In its day, this novel turned the idea of romantic prose upside down. The owner of Wuthering Heights Manor takes in a frumpy Hotcliffe, who becomes a friend of his daughter. Later, a feeling develops between them that is both passionate and tragic. This love will affect not only them, but the generations of the family that follow.
