Pride and Prejudice

Undoubtedly, this novel tops my list of favourites.

Expressed in one word-the novel is simply-beautiful.Everything about this book, from the plot to the style of writing, the expressions, the puns and the satire, is elegant.

Having read the abridged version of the book when I was in seventh standard, I immediately took a liking to it. The reason may be attributed to the fact that I could identify myself in the person of Elizabeth Bennet. The qualities of her character, both negative and positive, are closely related to mine. This, and the plot altogether, created such an interest in the novel, that I immediately read the unabridged version of the book too. And there, the intricate details of all the characters, especially Eliza Bennet's, convinced me that Jane Austen had not studied every small characteristic of different personalities in less detail, before embarking upon writing such a masterpiece.
Since this was my first exposure to classics,an interest in the novel to such a degree, naturally resulted in my reading more classics, especially more Jane Austens'. Undoubtedly, 'Pride and Prejudice' was her best.

A word about the style of writing. I have often heard complaints about the old style of writing.I just have one thing to say- it is by far the best way of writing,of expressing, in beautiful words and tones. The mannerisms of this era, their way of expressing things, is magnificent to the highest degree. Even today, not many writers are capable of bringing out the same feelings in expressing and presenting wit and sarcasm in a manner which makes one appreciate it thoroughly. Unfortunately, not many of the people today appreciate it, that may be due to lack of exposure to the style, or maybe, just ignorance.