If you’re a bookworm, you’ve probably found yourself in a situation where you don’t know what to read next , but desperately want to read a book; If that’s the case for you right now, I recommend you read Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, my favourite book of all time. There are countless reasons why I would recommend this book to you, and naming them all would take us all day, so I decided to share the top three reasons why you should read the book.
To begin with, Jane Austen’s characters in the book are undeniably outstanding; they each have their own personalities, and as you read the book, you will become acquainted with them. Austen’s legendary writing skills transfer you into the story. Lydia and Mrs. Bennet are sometimes so annoying that you want to hit them, while Jane is sometimes seemed very reserved when it comes to love, and her personality makes her always appear very kind and good-natured. Lizzy, short for Elizabeth, has always been my favourite character in the novel as she is rational and intelligent and always speaks in a lively playful tone, and perpetually stays very optimistic no matter what has happened.
Elizabeth’s attitudes toward love, gender, wealth, and relationships are quite modern, and the charm of this novel is that, while being written many years ago, we can still relate events in the book to our daily lives.
Secondly, the plot is absolutely engaging, and the writing is unquestionably phenomenal, you won’t feel bland and bored reading it even if you’ve read it many times before. Every time you read it, there will always be something new for you to discover that you hadn’t taken much notice of before. Unlike some romance novels, Pride and Prejudice makes you think deeply about wealth, status, and the true meaning of love after you finish reading it. I believe this is the enchantment of classic literature that makes you feel it will never be out of date.
Finally, the book’s writing is delightful, and there are usage of words/phrases in the book that we rarely use nowadays that will surely help you enhance your writing skills once you become acquainted with them. Reading Jane Austen’s writings will take you back in time, and through her descriptions, it is nearly impossible to resist wanting to live in the British countryside in the nineteenth century. The scenery, the landscape, the good-natured people, and the estates all seem flawless.
Pride and Prejudice is an unblemished novel because of its extraordinary characters, the engaging plot, and the undeniably delightful writing. Austen has a mastery over her creativity which makes the story appear flawless and intriguing. I’ve always enjoyed reading classic novels, but Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is my all-time favourite, which I’ve read many times and never grow tired of.
Fiona Li is an up-and-coming writer from Toronto, Canada who is making a name for herself in the literary world. As a lifelong bookworm, Fiona is passionate about writing and literature, spending much of her free time reading and writing. In addition to her literary pursuits, Fiona is also a talented pianist, drawing inspiration from her love of music to fuel her writing. Her work can be seen on a variety of popular websites, including Teen Ink, Book Recaps, Wikihow, and The Teen Mag. With a natural talent for writing and a deep passion for the written word, her work is sure to inspire and captivate readers for years to come.