Pride and Prejudice

By: Jane Austen

Narrated by: 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.

By far the best Jane Austen narrator Juliet Stevenson’s Pride and Prejudice is the most enjoyable of the four versions I own

I would like some of the narration to be a little faster but speeding it up made Elizabeth too fast so I had to leave it but otherwise by far the best narration of one of my favorite Austen reads. I often choose which Juliet Stevenson narration I’m going to read rather than which book - she is outstanding and can make any audiobook she narrates the greatest pleasure.

Juliet Stevenson is wonderful

The subtle satire of Jane Austen's novels is often mistaken for romance. Juliet Stevenson conveys this sharp wit with a beautifully subtle performance. This is a favorite reading and is highly recommended.

Great book and performance

I couldn’t get through the book while reading it, but enjoying the film adaptations gave me the courage to try the audiobook. Juliet Stevenson is such a great performer, she made it very understandable and enjoyable.

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.