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"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains." So begins Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, an expanded edition of the beloved Jane Austen novel featuring all-new scenes of bone-crunching zombie mayhem.

Hailed by The Times as "Hugely entertaining, marvelously light-footed", in celebration of Jane Austen's 250th anniversary, writer/comedian Alison Larkin brings you an audiobook unlike any other. Larkin's award-winning narrations of Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion are followed by Songs from Regency England, Poems, Stories and Plays by a teenage Jane Austen.

When the self-effacing 10-year-old Fanny Price is sent to live with her wealthy relations at Mansfield Park she seems shy and withdrawn beside her witty and vivacious cousins. Growing up in the Bertram household, she is always treated as an inferior, only finding an ally in her cousin Edmund. But Fanny's steadfast and purposeful character eventually makes her an indispensable part of the household. During the absence of Fanny's uncle, the others become entangled in a maze of flirtation and intrigue upon the arrival of Mary Crawford and her brother Henry.

Pride and Prejudice has delighted generations of readers with its unforgettable cast of characters, carefully choreographed plot, and a hugely entertaining view of the world and its absurdities. With the arrival of eligible young men in their neighbourhood, the lives of Mr and Mrs Bennet and their five daughters are turned inside out and upside down.

In this story, we are introduced to the Bennet family: Mr. and Mrs. Bennet...and their five daughters, each of whom (according to Mrs. Bennet) must find rich husbands as soon as possible. When Mr. Bingley - a wealthy bachelor - takes up residence in a nearby estate, the Bennets kindle hopes that he might be a good match for their eldest, Jane. Invited to a party at Bingley's estate, they are introduced to Mr. Bingley, his two sisters and his close friend Mr. Darcy, whose aloof and off-putting manner hides his secret interest in the Bennet's second oldest daughter, Elizabeth.

Après une enfance où elle apparaît comme une sorte de garçon manqué un peu gauche - comportement bien excusable au demeurant, vu le nombre considérable de ses frères - Catherine Morland, est devenue, entre 15 et 17 ans, « presque jolie », et son amour de la boue a fait place à une inclination pour les beaux atours.

Jane Austen's final novel is the story of Anne Elliot, a woman who gets a second chance. As a teenager she becomes engaged to a man who seems perfect for her, Frederick Wentworth. But she is persuaded to break the engagement off by her friend Lady Russell, who believes that he is too poor to be a suitable match.

A female-centred collection of four dramatisations celebrating Jane Austen’s classic novels - plus bonus series When I Met Jane Austen On 16 December 1775, a literary icon was born. Jane Austen’s groundbreaking novels pioneered the romantic comedy genre and put women front and centre...

¡Coge a tus hermanas y apretaos los corsés! Esta es una nueva versión, distinta a todas, de la entrañable novela de Jane Austen Orgullo y prejuicio. Interpretada por un extraordinario elenco y con banda sonora original de la compositora nominada a un Grammy Morgan Kibby. Elizabeth Bennet no piensa conformarse con cualquier hombre ni, para el caso, con cualquier vida que no se adapte a sus gustos. Se casará por amor, bailará cuando le apetezca y —a poder ser— buscará un lugar tranquilo donde leer sin que la interrumpan.

Jane Austen's classic tale of love overcoming preconceptions centers on the two eldest daughters of the Bennet family: Jane and Elizabeth. Elizabeth has to fend off an unwelcome offer of marriage from the Rev. Collins, while mistakenly falling for the charms of the dashing Mr Wickham, before realizing that appearances are deceptive and that her prejudice against Mr Darcy has blinded her to his real character.

The most perfect of Jane Austen's perfect novels begins with 21-year-old Emma Woodhouse comfortably dominating the social order in the village of Highbury, convinced that she has both the understanding and the right to manage other people's lives - for their own good, of course.

When Charlotte Heywood accepts an invitation to visit the newly fashionable seaside resort of Sanditon, she is introduced to a full range of polite society, from reigning local dowager Lady Denham to her impoverished ward Clara, and from the handsome, feckless Sidney Parker to his amusing, if hypochondriac, sisters. A heroine whose clear-sighted common sense is often at war with romance, Charlotte cannot help observing around her both folly and passion in many guises. But can the levelheaded Charlotte herself resist the desires of the heart?

Spirited Elizabeth Bennet navigates love and marriage in Regency England. When wealthy newcomers arrive in the neighborhood, Elizabeth clashes with the proud Mr. Darcy while her sister falls deeply in love with his friend. As Elizabeth's hasty judgments and Mr. Darcy's prejudices lead to misunderstandings and heartbreak, both must undergo profound changes to find their way to true love.

Emma Woodhouse, "belle, intelligente et riche" a vingt-et-un ans. Elle habite la belle demeure de Hartfield, près du gros bourg de Highbury, avec son père âgé, hypocondriaque et veuf, entourée d'amis fidèles, tel Mr. Knightley, son beau-frère, propriétaire du riche domaine voisin de Donwell Abbey. Son ancienne gouvernante, Miss Taylor, vient d'épouser un veuf fortuné, Mr. Weston, dont le fils a été adopté tout jeune par son oncle et sa tante, les Churchill, avec qui il vit à Enscombe, dans le Yorkshire.

Step into a world where wit is sharp, glances speak volumes, and the dance of manners conceals deeper truths. Pride and Prejudice isn't just a novel—it's a perfectly tuned social symphony composed by one of literature's most insightful observers, Jane Austen. This timeless classic captures the tension between pride and vulnerability, societal expectation and personal desire, all through language as elegant as the world it critiques. In its pages—and now in your ears—you'll encounter unforgettable characters whose joys, flaws, and revelations still echo today.

The Complete Jane Austen Collection includes Austen's 7 novels, selected short fiction, and a selection of her letters. Read by an incredible cast including Joanne Froggatt and Fenella Woolgar, this collection is the perfect opportunity to listen beyond your favourite novel and discover Jane Austen's complete writings.

Schlüpf in dein Korsett, versammle deine Schwestern und brich auf in die Welt von Jane Austens Klassiker der Herzen: Stolz und Vorurteil. In dieser einzigartigen Nacherzählung wird der Roman von einem hochkarätigen Ensemble zum Leben erweckt, untermalt von Originalmusik aus der Feder der Grammy-nominierten Komponistin Morgan Kibby. Elizabeth Bennet käme es nie in den Sinn, sich mit etwas zu begnügen, das nicht voll und ganz ihren Vorstellungen entspricht, sei es bei der Gestaltung ihres Lebens oder der Wahl ihres Ehemanns.

Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Nicola Coughlan, known for her starring roles as Clare Devlin in Derry Girls and Penelope Featherington in Bridgerton. This definitive recording includes an introduction by Ros Ballaster. Jane Austen's subtle and witty novel of...

"Orgoglio e pregiudizio" è uno dei primi romanzi di Jane Austen. La scrittrice lo iniziò a ventuno anni. Rifiutato da un editore londinese...

The novel opens with Mr. and Mrs. Parker’s visit to Sanditon, a village on the coast of Sussex. Sanditon is being developed into a bathing-place under the patronage of the two principal proprietors of the parish, Mr. Parker and Lady Denham. Mr. Parker suffers an injury and receives assistance from a local farmer, Mr. Heywood. The latter’s daughter, Charlotte, is of marriageable age and has three eligible suitors: Lady Denham’s foppish son, Sir Edward; Mr. Parker’s devil-may care brother, Sydney; and Arthur, who is an unemployed hypochondriac.