PRIDE & PREJUDICE by Jane Austen (FULL AUIDOBOOK!)

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(Read by Karen Savage)➡️➡️ Karen Savage is an accomplished audiobook narrator associated with LibriVox, a volunteer-driven project that produces free audiobooks of public domain works. She has contributed her narration skills to LibriVox recordings, where her readings are available for free to the public. LibriVox aims to make classic literature and other public domain works accessible to a wide audience through audiobooks.

"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen is an exquisite 1813 novel of manners that delves into the complexities of social norms and human relationships. The narrative gracefully follows the personal growth of Elizabeth Bennet, the story's resilient protagonist, as she navigates the intricate world of societal expectations and personal convictions.

Set against the backdrop of the early 19th century in rural England, the Bennet family resides in the Longbourn estate near the village of Meryton in Hertfordshire. Mrs. Bennet's ardent desire is to secure advantageous marriages for her five daughters, a goal driven by societal norms and the impending financial instability that would befall the family upon Mr. Bennet's eventual passing. The arrival of Mr. Bingley, a wealthy bachelor who rents the neighboring Netherfield estate, stirs hopes of matrimonial prospects, as it is widely acknowledged that a prosperous single man is inevitably in need of a wife.

As the story unfolds, intricate social dynamics come to light at a ball, where the Bennet family becomes acquainted with Mr. Bingley and his close friend, Mr. Darcy. Mr. Bingley's amiable demeanor endears him to the guests, while his interest in Jane, the eldest Bennet daughter, piques curiosity. In contrast, Mr. Darcy's aloof and haughty mannerisms engender a sense of disdain among the attendees, including Elizabeth. However, as events unfold, Elizabeth's perceptions of Mr. Darcy begin to shift as she gains insights into the true nature of his character and intentions

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