Pride and Prejudice
The first book I read for my podcast was Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. All of the audio files are archived below. Click on the “Play Chapter” link to listen, or right click and choose “Save link as” to download the file onto your computer.
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Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 1-4
Runtime: 27:08
Mr. and Mrs. Bennet and their five unmarried daughters enthusiastically welcome the presence of a wealthy new bachelor in the neighborhood.
Play Chapters 1-4
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 5-6
Runtime: 20:06
The Miss Bennets and Miss Lucases discuss the ball and the concept of pride; Darcy has a surprising change of heart.
Play Chapters 5-6
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 7-8
Runtime: 25:28
Jane and Elizabeth spend time at Netherfield.
Play Chapters 7-8
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 9-10
Runtime: 25:39
Mrs. Bennet visits Netherfield, Darcy writes a letter, and Lizzy refuses to dance with him.
Play Chapters 9-10
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 11-13
Runtime: 27:15
The Miss Bennets return home and a Mr. Collins comes to visit.
Play Chapters 11-13
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 14-15
Runtime: 18:55
Mr. Collins accompanies the Miss Bennets to town, where they meet a Mr. Wickham.
Play Chapters 14-15
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 16-17
Runtime: 30:30
Elizabeth and Mr. Wickham discuss Mr. Darcy.
Play Chapters 16-17
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 18
Runtime: 36:22
The Bennets attend the ball at Netherfield.
Play Chapter 18
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 19-20
Runtime: 23:46
Mr. Collins unintentionally creates an uproar in the Bennet household.
Play Chapters 19-20
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 21-22
Runtime: 25:44
Mr. Collins finds a new target for his affections and Jane receives a discouraging letter.
Play Chapters 21-22
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 23-24
Runtime: 24:41
Gloomy moods prevail among the Bennets.
Play Chapters 23-24
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 25-26
Runtime: 26:28
The residents of Longbourn attend a wedding, receive visitors, and exchange letters.
Play Chapters 25-26
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 27-28
Runtime: 18:57
Lizzy visits briefly with Jane and their Aunt Gardiner before going on to Charlotte’s new home.
Play Chapters 27-28
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 29-30
Runtime: 24:55
Lizzy meets Lady Catherine and is reunited with Mr. Darcy.
Play Chapters 29-30
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 31-32
Runtime: 19:53
Lizzy plays the piano at Rosings and is visited at Hunsford by Darcy.
Play Chapters 31-32
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 33-34
Runtime: 25:00
Elizabeth has upsetting conversations with Colonel Fitzwilliam and Mr. Darcy.
Play Chapters 33-34
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 35
Runtime: 22:19
Elizabeth receives a letter of explanation from Darcy.
Play Chapter 35
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 36-37
Runtime: 24:53
The guests of Hunsford and Rosings all take their leave.
Play Chapters 36-37
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 38-40
Runtime: 27:38
Lizzy and Jane return home, Lydia talks up a storm, and Mrs. Bennet is bitter.
Play Chapters 38-40
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 41
Runtime: 16.05
Lydia laments the officers leaving town while Lizzy has a conversation with Mr. Wickham.
Play Chapter 41
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 42
Runtime: 13:03
Lizzy contemplates her parents’ marriage and departs with her aunt and uncle for a summer tour.
Play Chapter 42
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 43
Runtime: 33:09
Lizzy goes to Pemberly and is surprised by Darcy’s unexpected appearance.
Play Chapter 43
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 44-45
Runtime: 27:52
Darcy introduces Lizzy to his sister.
Play Chapters 44-45
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 46
Runtime: 19:40
Elizabeth receives a pair of distressing letters from Jane.
Play Chapter 46
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 47-48
Runtime: 38:40
Elizabeth returns home and the family anxiously awaits word of Lydia.
Play Chapters 47-48
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 49
Runtime: 14:09
Mr. Bennet receives a letter.
Play Chapter 49
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 50-51
Runtime: 27:00
Lydia returns home for a visit with her new husband and reveals a secret to Lizzy.
Play Chapters 50-51
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 52
Runtime: 19:23
Elizabeth receives a letter from her aunt.
Play Chapter 52
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 53-54
Runtime: 29:11
Lydia and Wickham depart; Bingley and Darcy return.
Play Chapters 53-54
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 55
Runtime: 15:56
Mrs. Bennet contrives for Jane and Bingley to spend time together.
Play Chapter 55
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 56
Runtime: 16:41
Elizabeth receives an unexpected visit from Lady Catherine de Bourgh.
Play Chapter 56
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 57
Runtime: 10:39
Mr. Bennet receives a letter.
Play Chapter 57
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 58
Runtime: 15:08
Elizabeth and Darcy openly discuss their previous actions and current feelings.
Play Chapter 58
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 59
Runtime: 15:19
Lizzy has news that shocks her family.
Play Chapter 59
Pride and Prejudice - Ch. 60-61
Runtime: 17:14
Lizzy teases Darcy, and a new chapter in the lives of the Bennets begins as the book comes to an end.
Play Chapters 60-61
