Prom and Prejudice - By Elizabeth Eulberg

About this episode

The episode revisits 'Prom & Prejudice' by Elizabeth Eulberg, discussing its themes and the differences in reading it as a teen versus an adult.

Do you remember your first Pride & Prejudice variation? This week on the Pride and Prejudice Book Club, we revisit one of Sharon's first loves (and a longtime favorite from her Scholastic Book Fair days): Prom & Prejudice by Elizabeth Eulberg. As Emilie reads the book for the first time, we talk about how the scholarship storyline replaces Regency class divisions, how the Lydia/Wickham plot translates into a teenage setting, and why giving Elizabeth real musical brilliance adds an especially satisfying modern dimension to her character. We also examine the difference between reading the book when you're the target demo (aka, a teen) vs. reading it as a full-fledged adult. We can't help but share a few prom stories of our own, too! Whether Prom & Prejudice was your first variation—or you’re discovering it for the first time with us—this episode is a fun look back at a nostalgic modern retelling and how our experience of Pride & Prejudice variations changes as we grow.

People in this episode

Host: Sharon

Guest: Emilie

Topics covered

• Pride and Prejudice variations
• teen literature
• modern retellings
• class divisions
• nostalgia

Keywords

• Pride and Prejudice
• Prom & Prejudice
• Elizabeth Eulberg
• teen literature
• nostalgia
• class divisions
• musical brilliance

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Prom & Prejudice

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