Ergebnis für "Pride and Prejudice" in Literatur & Belletristik

The Fire at Netherfield Park opens with Charles Bingley's famous ball. Smoke soon seeps into the room, rapidly turning the event from frivolous to dire. Determined to save everyone, Darcy enlists Elizabeth's aid in urging the disbelieving assemblage to depart.

One of Jane Austen’s most beloved works, Pride and Prejudice, is vividly brought to life by Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike ( Gone Girl). In her bright and energetic performance of this British classic, she expertly captures Austen’s signature wit and tone. Her attention to detail, her literary background, and her performance in the 2005 feature film version of the novel provide the perfect foundation from which to convey the story of Elizabeth Bennet, her four sisters, and the inimitable Mr. Darcy.

Grab your sisters and cinch those corsets! This is a retelling of Jane Austen’s beloved Pride and Prejudice like no other, performed by a remarkable new cast with an original score by Grammy-nominated composer, Morgan Kibby. Elizabeth Bennet has no intention of settling for any man, or frankly any life, that isn’t lived entirely on her terms. She will marry for love, dance when she wants to dance, and—if at all possible—find a quiet spot to read without being interrupted.

Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Indira Varma, who has starred in Luther and Game of Thrones. This definitive recording includes an introduction by Vivien Jones. When Elizabeth Bennet first meets eligible bachelor Fitzwilliam Darcy, she thinks him arrogant and...

Mr. Darcy is rich, well-connected and handsome, but he is also exhausted, broken-hearted and afraid. Can Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet find happiness together? Fitzwilliam Darcy’s father was an unreliable rake who brought their family much trouble before his death. Darcy’s fears are potent, but his resolve to care for his sister and mother is strong. Darcy’s uncle, the Earl of Matlock, has gone into debt and may lose his estate. He plans to force Georgiana Darcy to marry his son to gain access to her dowry, and Lady Catherine may ally with him due to Darcy’s reluctance to marry her daughter Anne.

Jane Austen's most popular novel, originally published in 1813, some 17 years after it was first written, presents the Bennet family of Longbourn. Against the background of gossipy Mrs. Bennet and the detached Mr. Bennet, the quest is on for husbands for the five daughters. The spotlight falls on Elizabeth, second eldest, who is courted by Darcy, though initially she is more concerned with the fate of her other sisters.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen was first published in 1813. The story follows Elizabeth Bennet as she deals with issues of manners, upbringing, moral rightness, education and marriage in her aristocratic society of early 19th century England. Elizabeth is the second eldest of five daughters of a country gentleman living in the fictional town of Meryton in Hertfordshire, not far from London.

Jane Austen’s most popular novel, originally published in 1813, some 17 years after it was first written, presents the Bennet family of Longbourn. Against the background of gossipy Mrs. Bennet and the detached Mr. Bennet, the quest is on for husbands for the five daughters. The spotlight falls on Elizabeth, second eldest, who is courted by Mr. Darcy, though initially she is more concerned with the fate of her other sisters. This marvelous account of family life in Regency England is read with customary panache by Juliet Stevenson.

Love is in the air when five sisters discover that a wealthy and eligible bachelor is suddenly within reach. But it is his friend, the haughty Mr. Darcy, who becomes smitten. Unfortunately for him, the object of his affection is not so easily swayed. One of the most popular characters in English literature, Elizabeth Bennet is intelligent, witty, well-spoken and ahead of her time. If the terrible rumors about Mr. Darcy are true, he doesn't stand a chance. Yet not all gossip is to be believed when marriage, money, and reputations are on the line.

Pride and Prejudice has delighted generations of readers with its unforgettable cast of characters, carefully choreographed plot, and a hugely entertaining view of the world and its absurdities. With the arrival of eligible young men in their neighbourhood, the lives of Mr and Mrs Bennet and their five daughters are turned inside out and upside down.

Mr. Darcy’s proposal is rejected. But a hero is born. Elizabeth Bennet was entirely surprised when Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy proposed marriage to her. He was more surprised when Elizabeth forcefully rejected him. Colonel Fitzwilliam, caught in the middle, fuels her considerable self-doubt. Had she been wrong about the rude and snobbish Mr. Darcy? Jane is shaken by events of the past, and the scales fall from her eyes, revealing to her a world filled with evil. Her anger toward Bingley pushes them apart. Can Bingley’s best efforts overcome poor odds or has Jane moved on for good?

Schlüpf in dein Korsett, versammle deine Schwestern und brich auf in die Welt von Jane Austens Klassiker der Herzen: Stolz und Vorurteil. In dieser einzigartigen Nacherzählung wird der Roman von einem hochkarätigen Ensemble zum Leben erweckt, untermalt von Originalmusik aus der Feder der Grammy-nominierten Komponistin Morgan Kibby. Elizabeth Bennet käme es nie in den Sinn, sich mit etwas zu begnügen, das nicht voll und ganz ihren Vorstellungen entspricht, sei es bei der Gestaltung ihres Lebens oder der Wahl ihres Ehemanns.

Before his death, Elizabeth Stowe’s father sent her to live with the Bennets. She has lived most of her life at Longbourn and is startled to learn she is heiress to an estate in Scotland. Mr. Bennet adores his adopted niece, and he could not bring himself to tell Elizabeth the details of her long distant past ... but now he must. Fitzwilliam Darcy did not expect to fall in love with a beautiful orphan, but from the moment he met her, he was entranced by Elizabeth’s fine eyes and sharp wit, which relentlessly demand his attention.

Published on January 28, 1813, Pride and Prejudice is Jane Austens most celebrated novel, blending sharp wit with romance. It stands as one of the earliest romantic comedies in literature, renowned for its iconic opening line It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. Join us as we explore the timeless themes and unforgettable characters that have captivated readers for over two centuries. [From Wikipedia] Co-BC - Micah Sheppard Cataloging - David Lawrence

In this classic 19th-century story of love battling pride, we meet Elizabeth Bennet. Elizabeth is a smart, well-rounded woman, and she is one of five unmarried daughters of Mr. Bennet, a country gentleman. Marriage is at the forefront Mrs. Bennet's mind, especially since her elderly husband's estate will not pass down to any of their daughters. The Bennets' small town is in an uproar when two highborn, eligible gentlemen, Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy, come to stay.

Pride and Prejudice stands as Jane Austen’s most celebrated novel, beginning with one of literatures most iconic lines “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” Originally penned between 1796 and 1797 under the title First Impressions, it underwent significant revisions before finally being published on January 28, 1813, by Mr. Egerton of the Military Library, Whitehall, who also published Sense and Sensibility. Like its predecessor and Northanger Abbey, this timeless classic was crafted at Steventon Rectory.

Immerse yourself in Jane Austens timeless classic, where the lives of the Bennet family unfold amidst the societal pressures of early 19th-century England. With five unmarried daughters and limited financial means, their fate takes a turn with the arrival of wealthy neighbors and a bustling regiment of soldiers. Blending pride, prejudice, and the complexities of love, this captivating tale offers a rich mix of laughter, tears, and poignant moments that resonate through the ages. (Summary by Annie Coleman)

Elizabeth Bennet is pleased when Netherfield Hall is let at last to Mr. Charles Bingley, a young man of good fortune from the north. She is less pleased to discover that Mr. Bingley is already married and that his clever and handsome friend, Mr. Darcy, is engaged. Darcy finds himself entranced with Elizabeth Bennet, but he has been forced by duty into an engagement to another. Many years previously, a man had done a great service for the Darcy family, which resulted in a promise by the elder Mr. Darcy.

"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains." So begins Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, an expanded edition of the beloved Jane Austen novel featuring all-new scenes of bone-crunching zombie mayhem.

Fitzwilliam Darcy is relieved to leave Hertfordshire behind. The temptations of a certain spirited miss have grown too strong to ignore, and if he remains at Netherfield, he knows he will propose—and make what he believes to be a most unsuitable match. Yet when his friend Charles Bingley cannot be persuaded to stay away from Jane Bennet, Darcy feels compelled to return to the countryside to prevent what he sees as a potential folly.