Pride and Prejudice Facebook Style
March 9th, 2009 | Categories: Entertainment | 12 CommentsPride and Prejudice by Jane Austen is a literary classic. It’s a must-read for any lover of English literature. And Facebook is the best social networking site around. It’s a must-have for any lover of today’s technologically advanced age. So, what do you get when you put Pride and Prejudice and Facebook together? Why, Austenbook, of course!
Austenbook is the story of Pride and Prejudice told in the style of Facebook updates. Facebook statuses, friend requests, events, “fan of” additions, notes, relationship statuses, and groups are all used to tell the story of Lizzie Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy, and all the other characters from Pride and Prejudice. It’s very creative and really well put together, and reading Austenbook makes me want to read Pride and Prejudice all over again. It can never be read too many times!
Of course, there are spoilers about Pride and Prejudice in Austenbook, so don’t read Austenbook if you have never read Pride and Prejudice and do not wish to be spoiled1. But if you have read Pride and Prejudice, then Austenbook is really worth taking a look at!
- If that is the case, I suggest you pick up a copy of Pride and Prejudice immediately and start reading! [↩]
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Hi, I'm Manda. I'm a college student studying communications and languages. I like to read, shop, bake, and travel. I have a tendency to listen to my favorite songs on repeat for hours on end. Sometimes I catch myself thinking in a language other than English. 
That always makes me laugh. I think they made one for the bible too (or parts of it anyway… I can only remember the Creation, and Expulsion) and it’s mighty humourous as well. ;D
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We actually acted out ‘Austenbook’ last Christmas at the company function. It was put on by our digital media group (naturally) and we had a lot of fun acting out the parts. I think I was Louisa.
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Genius!
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“Fitzwilliam Darcy became a fan of Fine Eyes.” Oh wow, I laughed out loud. Pure genius.
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This is quite possibly the best thing EVER. Off to read! Thanks for the recc :)
THAT WAS THE BEST THING EVER!
Do you know if any exist for other Austen novels?
As far as I know, aside from Pride and Prejudice, there is one done for Shakespeare’s Hamlet. I think Pride and Prejudice and Hamlet are the only ones that have been done so far. If I see any ones done for other Austen novels, I’ll let you know!
The one I saw about Adam/Eve/etc. (that Krissy mentioned) was hilarious. I am too lazy to read the Austenbook one because it’s too long with no pictures… and I’m not a fan of Austen, anyway :P *feels lame*
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Back again… here’s the one I was talking about before. God’s Facebook: http://www.bspcn.com/2008/11/12/gods-facebook-wall/ Though you (and others) might find it amusing as well. :P
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This is hilarious! :D So creative! Pride and Prejudice is one of my favourite books, I’ve already read it way too many times, but I’m still not bored of it.
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Oh… wow!
I love this: Mrs. Bennet joined the group Widows of Men Killed in Duels XD
And a Hamlet one? Genius! *off to read*
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