In this episode, Liz and Grace discuss Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” and why it’s been considered a classic. 

First published in 1813, it follows the story of Elizabeth Bennet and her four sisters. Their mother, Mrs Bennet, is determined to secure them advantageous marriages, and her hopes are set alight when the wealthy Mr Bingley arrives. Elizabeth, however, finds herself frustrated by Mr Bingley’s friend, the proud and taciturn Mr Darcy. A series of revelations then follow as Darcy and Elizabeth have to face their own shortcomings – and their true feelings for one another. 

Is Mr Darcy actually the villain of the book? Has Mrs Bennet been overlooked? Why do we love the “enemies to lovers” trope? What makes “Pride and Prejudice” so great? And is it Jane Austen’s best book? These are just some of the questions Liz and Grace explore in the podcast. 

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