Pride and Prejudice
A Retelling
by Laura Wood
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Pub Date Jan 06 2022 | Archive Date Nov 22 2021
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Description
Bestselling and YA Book Prize shortlisted author Laura Wood brings Elizabeth and Darcy's romance to life once more in a stunning and truly accessible retelling of Austen's beloved classic.
Witty, intelligent Elizabeth Bennet has no desire for a marriage of convenience. And when she meets the handsome, wealthy Mr Darcy, her opinion of him is quickly set: he is aloof, selfish and proud - the last man in the world she would ever marry.
Until their paths cross again, and again, and the pair begin to realise that first impressions can be flawed... But as Elizabeth and Darcy become entangled in a dance through the strict hierarchies of society, will there be space for true love to bloom?
This title has been specially written and edited to provide an accessible entry point for those who may struggle with the length or language of the original text - bringing a timeless classic to even more readers.
Suitable for readers aged 13+ | Reading age: 9 | Dyslexia-friendly
A Note From the Publisher
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781800900240 |
| PRICE | £7.99 (GBP) |
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 766368
I've been wanting to read Pride and Prejudice for *years* but the language is intimidating to even me, an 18 year old English student. While I've been getting better at reading old language, I felt receiving the ARC of this book would be a better starting point than diving straight into the original text. I think this book did a great job making Austen's language more accessible to readers who need it, and I'm now very eager to go read the original text now that I know the plot and characters.
Rebecca R, Librarian
It takes real skill to write an abridged version of a classic novel without losing the spirit of the text, but Laura Wood has beautifully truncated 'Pride and Prejudice' to make this wonderful story accessible to a greater breadth of readers. Many of Jane Austen's witty observations and dialogue remain intact with a few new delightful additions, such as this hilarious line: '"One knows exactly what to think," Lizzy muttered. Her opinion of Mr Darcy was now about level with that of a slug.' I thoroughly enjoyed this adaptation.
Ellie D, Bookseller
I love absolutely everything Laura Wood has ever written and this is no exception. Such a wonderful and heartwarming retelling of Pride and prejudice- I enjoyed every minute of reading .
Kate H, Reviewer
This wonderful retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice has all the charm of the original with outspoken characters, family drama and the excitement of Mr Bingley coming to Netherfield Park.
The balls are lively, the dialogue is witty and Mr Darcy is as brooding as ever. Readers will find themselves swept away into the Regency era, able to understand the language and themes of the classic story.
My eldest daughter is a huge Jane Austen fan and has just completed the huge challenge of reading the original Pride and Prejudice. I know this Barrington Stoke version will be perfect for helping her cement the key events in her mind and great to come back to when she studies the story in her GCSE English. My younger daughter isn’t up for the original but really likes the look of this more accessible version. Having this option means they can both enjoy the timeless story and talk about it together.
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