
Orgueil et Préjugés / Pride and Prejudice (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Édition bilingue français–anglais, avec les illustrations originales de C. E. Brock / Bilingual French–English Edition with the Original Illustrations by C. E. BrockBy Jane AustenLength27h 49m
About this audiobook
Orgueil et Préjugés / Pride and Prejudice is Jane Austen's most sparkling comedy of manners, a finely wrought study of courtship, property, reputation, and moral self-knowledge in Regency England. Through the evolving relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy, Austen combines ironic narration, precise social observation, and elegant dialogue to expose the follies of vanity, class prejudice, and hasty judgment. Situated within the tradition of the domestic novel, it refines that form into a subtle critique of social performance and marriage markets. Jane Austen, born in 1775 into a literate clerical family, wrote from intimate familiarity with the gentry world she depicts: its assemblies, entailments, limited female choices, and codes of respectability. Her own position—educated, observant, and economically dependent—sharpened her attention to women's vulnerability and intelligence within restrictive social structures. This experience informs the novel's balance of wit and ethical seriousness. This book is essential for readers who value psychological acuity, verbal brilliance, and social satire. Beyond its romance, it offers a disciplined education in perception: how pride distorts judgment, how prejudice narrows sympathy, and how true understanding demands humility.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Romance
Length27 hrs 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 8, 2014
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Orgueil et Préjugés / Pride and Prejudice (Annotated)
11Orgueil et Préjugés (pt. 6)
2Introduction
12Table of Contents (pt. 1)
3Synopsis
13Table of Contents (pt. 2)
4Historical Context
14Table of Contents (pt. 3)
5Author Biography
15Table of Contents (pt. 4)
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6Orgueil et Préjugés (pt. 1)
16Table of Contents (pt. 5)
7Orgueil et Préjugés (pt. 2)
17Table of Contents (pt. 6)
8Orgueil et Préjugés (pt. 3)
18Analysis
9Orgueil et Préjugés (pt. 4)
19Reflection
10Orgueil et Préjugés (pt. 5)
20Memorable Quotes