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Aug 2024
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#311 Learn English with Pride and Prejud...

Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com
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Today, we will discuss the famous book "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. This story takes us back to a time of good manners, love, and society in the 19th century.

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"Pride and Prejudice" is about the Bennet family, especially Elizabeth Bennet, the second-oldest daughter. This story happened when finding a good husband or wife was very important. Mrs. Bennet, Elizabeth's mother, really wants to find wealthy husbands for her five daughters.

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