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Four years before the events of pride and prejudice and zombies, the bennet sisters are enjoying a peaceful life in the english countryside, reading, gardening, and daydreaming about future husbandsuntil a funeral at the local parish goes strangely and horribly awry. Loyal books subscribe to this podcast austens timeless romantic classic, follows the lives of the five bennett sisters, who live in a time where an advantageous marriage and social status are considered a fundamental for any woman to stand a fair chance at life. Jane austens pride and prejudice is one of the best novels i have ever read. Nov 03, 2011 pride and prejudice are main themes in the book and this is shown not only through elizabeth and darcy but in other characters too. However, she adds modern and cultural aspects to make the film more relatable and accessible to todays viewers.
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