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Despite being 200 years old today, the story of Pride and Prejudice resonates as strongly as it ever did. To those who believe that love will prevail, the love affair between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy has become an archetype for everything a romance could be. To mark the anniversary, here are some classic covers of Jane Austen’s most famous work.
1938
1972
1986
1995
2006
2008
2009
2012
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2012
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The 1972 one is the one for me. Not that I think it is the best or most appealing design but because I had that one as part of a complete set from my MUm and Dad as my 18th birthday present. I still have them, though as they are all well thumbed they won't all fit into the box. I know the story doesn't change but the cover makes it feel even more familiar.
Posted by: Sarah A | January 28, 2013 at 10:41 AM
In my opinion, I prefer the first of 2008 and the last of 2012.
I would like to have them but I don't know if it's possible to buy them today...
Posted by: Jennifer | January 28, 2013 at 10:49 AM
It's a little worrying how many of these I own!
Posted by: Claire | January 28, 2013 at 11:01 AM
I have the 1972 edition ... I hated it so much I failed my O Level English Lit. The loathing didn't last though and l now own 1972 and the gorgeous 2008 hardback. And have a degree in English and an MA on the way! Funny how things turn out.
Posted by: Marie Duffin | January 28, 2013 at 11:46 AM
The 1972 one is the one we had at school and I think I still have a copy (that I almost certainly should have returned to school) on my shelves. We actually studied Mansfield Park, but I borrowed all the rest and read them again and again. Pride and Prejudice is my favourite and I think I've probably read it at least 30 times and watched the BBC series 5 or 6 times and even the Keira Knightly film a few times (it grew on me, after almost walking out of the cinema the first time I saw it!).
Posted by: TashaGoddard | January 28, 2013 at 12:06 PM
The 2012 'Penguin English Library' cover is absolutely beautiful !
Posted by: Rachel | January 28, 2013 at 03:16 PM
It's my first, imported book in English, though it's not by Punguin Books.
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is good to read with. Moral lessons and applicable ones are helpful.
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The 1938 cover has a certain appeal, it makes me want to pick it up.
The television series tie in definitely looks the odd one out.
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We actually studied Mansfield Park, but I borrowed all the rest and read them again and again. Pride and Prejudice is my favourite and I think I've probably read it at least 30 times and watched the BBC series 5 or 6 times
Posted by: Supreme Snapback | April 27, 2013 at 03:41 AM
Obviously, one of the great classics written. It's been 200 years and yet it is still love by the readers of our time. A timeless work of art in literature indeed.
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