| Author |
Austen, Jane, 1775-1817 |
| Translator |
Joutsen, O. A. (Otto Aleksanteri), 1878-1936 |
| Uniform Title |
Pride and prejudice. Finnish
|
| Title |
Ylpeys ja ennakkoluulo
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 38.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
|
| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
|
| Summary |
"Ylpeys ja ennakkoluulo" by Jane Austen is a novel written in the early 19th century. This classic work explores themes of love, social ambition, and misunderstanding, focusing particularly on the intelligent and spirited protagonist, Elizabeth Bennet, and her complicated relationship with the proud Mr. Darcy. The opening of the novel introduces the societal expectation that a wealthy single man must be in want of a wife. Mrs. Bennet eagerly informs her husband, Mr. Bennet, about their new wealthy neighbor, Mr. Bingley, who is single and potentially a suitable match for their daughters. As the conversation unfolds, it establishes the dynamic of the Bennet family, particularly highlighting Mr. Bennet's playful sarcasm and Mrs. Bennet's anxious desire to see her daughters well married. This initial exchange sets the stage for the social interactions and romantic entanglements that will define the story, introducing the reader to the witty and critical social commentary that Austen is known for. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
|
| Subject |
England -- Fiction
|
| Subject |
Young women -- Fiction
|
| Subject |
Love stories
|
| Subject |
Sisters -- Fiction
|
| Subject |
Domestic fiction
|
| Subject |
Courtship -- Fiction
|
| Subject |
Social classes -- Fiction
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45186 |
| Release Date |
Mar 22, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
78 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|