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Pride & Prejudice (1995): TV Series vs Book
TV series · 1995 · Directed by Simon Langton, written by Andrew Davies · Starring Jennifer Ehle, Colin Firth
About the tv series
A long, loving television version of the Bennet family and the proud Mr Darcy.
How close is it to the book?
Very close to the bookIts length lets it include almost every scene and much of the book's dialogue. Few adaptations stay closer to the novel's plot and rhythm.
Read or watch first?
If you love the series, the novel will feel like coming home and give you even more of Elizabeth's thoughts.
What the book gives you
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Witty conversations, a romance worth waiting for and a heroine you cheer for from the first page. It is endlessly rereadable and gives you a happy glow.
Who will like it: Readers who love sparkling dialogue, slow-burn romance and clever heroines.