Pride and Prejudice

De: Jane Austen

Narrado por: Juliet Stevenson

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.

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The perfect novel read by a brilliant narrator.

Juliet Stevenson does a masterful job of bringing to life perhaps the greatest British novel of the 19th century. Jane Austen’s strengths are her absolute command of the English language, her vivid character portrayals, and her sense of humor. Juliet Stevenson does full justice to each of these strengths.

If you can listen to only one recording of this great novel, make it this one.

Beautiful story beautiful narration

The only thing I didn’t enjoy is the inconsistency of narration with certain characters especially with Lizzy. However, I am a huge fan of Jane Austen and Juliet Stevenson and I enjoyed it more than any other versions.

Pride and prejudice

It’s awesome indeed! Tecnichally perfect in as much as the use of the language is concerned Style Grammar Use of language

Fine narration of a timeless classic

Juliet Stevenson has done it again! Her ability to portray each character is uncanny and she certainly breathes life into the words on every page.

loved ut

it was a little slow at times. loved the book. listen too it twice.

Glorious narrator voice

Known to be one of the best stories ever written, enlivened by an excellent narration by Juliet Stevenson

A classic story, a fantastic but slightly tiring performance

I thoroughly enjoyed Juliet Stevenson's performance of North & South, so I purchased this without listening to a preview. I've already read P&P several times and watched the BBC miniseries and the movie, so I wanted to try out the audio book.

I was disappointed by the nasal and slightly harsh quality her voice has during the narrator parts as well as Elizabeth's dialogue (I know for Caroline Bingley it's intentional). The emotion, flow, and expression are fantastic, but the nasal tone became very grating at times, and I had a hard time getting through some parts. It might just be a natural change in Ms. Stevenson's voice, and this is purely my preference. There is also some inconsistency with the voices, sometimes even mid sentence. Unfortunately I don't think I'll be able to listen to this very often, which is a shame since the performance is otherwise very enjoyable.

A classic, performed beautifully

Such an amazing book, and what a lovely and dedicated performance! Stevenson’s narration gave so much life and energy to it!

P and P

Loved it entirely! Perfect performance and characterization. Sensitive moving funny brilliant. Great reader. The best.

Austen & Stevenson is Perfection!

It is my belief that, should she have ever been asked, Miss Austen could not have selected a more ideal narrator to bring her novels to life than Lady Stevenson. She is simply perfect in all things Austen!