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Sense and Sensibility (Bicentennial)
Sense and Sensibility (Bicentennial) | Jane Austen
A Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition of the timeless story of Marianne and Elinor Dashwood Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Meanwhile Elinor, always sensitive to social convention, is struggling to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Through their parallel experience of love - and its threatened loss - the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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Jennaree3
Sense and Sensibility | Jane Austen
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Very similar to Pride & Prejudice. Enjoying it so far! It's like the 1800s version of Sex and the City but more pretentious. Spill that tea, Jane 😅

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Jennaree3
Sense and Sensibility | Jane Austen
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Had some great options but I am feeling a need to break free from the murder mysteries for a few days. Up next, Austen's first novel (1811) preceding Pride&Prej by just two years. Jane was 35 years old when she published her first book.

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Suet624
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The bed and breakfast next door to me holds Jane Austin weekends. This weekend was ‘special‘. It was a Sense and Sensibility gathering. Our town was having its annual parade and celebration today and folks attending the B&B event intermingled with the rest of us. Men in top hats and women in bonnets. Sadly I only remembered to take a photo as they walked back to participate in parlor games.
https://onehundredmain.com/events/jane-austen-weekends/

LeahBergen I wanna go! 😱 2mo
Suet624 @LeahBergen believe it or not I have often thought of you doing this. 2mo
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TieDyeDude That's just delightful! 😃 1mo
Suet624 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TieDyeDude I agree. Sometimes my town reminds me of the Gilmore Girls. 1mo
Gissy Amazing😍♥️♥️♥️ 1mo
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#Brown 🤎 #CoverLove 🎆🇺🇸🎇🍔🌭🍉🕶️🩱☀️

#BookNerd 🤓📚💙

Eggs Gorgeous 🤎🤎🤎 4mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful 🤎 4mo
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Andrea313
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I am *in love* with this vintage Folio set of Austen's compete works- a gift from my thoughtful husband. Kicking off a full re-read with Sense and Sensibility, my sentimental favorite forever. #PemberLittens #CurrentlyReading

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful 😍 5mo
LeahBergen These are my absolute favourite editions of Austen (they have the best woodcut illustrations). I have the same ones in burgundy (the ones they released after your set). 5mo
Andrea313 @LeahBergen Amazing! The woodcuts are so wonderful, definitely a highlight of these editions. Have you posted pics of your burgundy collection? Sounds swoon-worthy! 5mo
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LeahBergen I think I have. I‘ll find one and tag one! 😆 5mo
bookishbitch Those are stunning!! Enjoy!! 5mo
Crinoline_Laphroaig So beautiful! 5mo
Ruthiella Amazing 🤩 5mo
MaureenMc 🤩🤩🤩 5mo
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IndoorDame
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I connect to, and fall in love with, something different in each of Jane‘s books, but this is one of the few where I connect to the leading women in a way that I actually see whispers of myself in them and their actions. I know I always say I‘ve just read my favorite, but I actually think it may be true this time 😂 I‘m slowly rereading all her works so eventually I‘ll get back to you also on my favorite at 41.

LiteraryinPA I feel that way about some of Austen‘s work too! I think this one and P&P are the ones I can reread and always find something new. 6mo
Kerrbearlib Love Jane Austen 💜 6mo
erzascarletbookgasm Great photo 💚 6mo
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IndoorDame
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I‘m so fickle. I think whichever Austen I‘m reading at the moment always becomes my favorite Austen all over again, until I pick up another 😂

AmyG Lovely book. 6mo
IndoorDame @AmyG I love used books! Most boring cover ever, but such a treasure inside. It‘s a 1950s edition. They did a run with about half of the first illustrator‘s watercolor pages. 6mo
Gissy Lovely illustration 😍 6mo
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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May 1st 2020 - When #PemberLittens began our first Chapter a Day Readalong. You were a bright spot throughout the Pandemic. Wonderfully supportive after my house fire. I think of you every time I look at my shelf of Jane Austen books you sent me. 💙💙💙💙💙

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keepingupwiththepenguins
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Sense And Sensibility is definitely the cattiest of Austen‘s novels. Elinor in particular is a straight-up hater. She might put on a polite front for other characters, but Austen reveals as narrator that she is absolutely murdering everyone around her in her mind. You‘ve got to admire a girl who can filter like that! Full review: https://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/sense-and-sensibility-jane-austen/

TheBookHippie 🤣🤣🤣 I agree!! 7mo
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KathyWheeler
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I loved this book, but dang! The bar is low here for men to be forgiven for their awful behavior! When those bad actions involve women, the women are blamed much more harshly. I liked Eleanor, but she forgave much too easily. I don‘t understand the point of the third Dashwood daughter, Margaret. I kept forgetting about her. #audiowalk

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KathyWheeler
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I disliked Mrs. Jennings when I first met her. She talks too much, and she‘s an awful gossip. Now I think she‘s pretty funny and has a good heart. I don‘t understand Eleanor‘s attitude toward Edward at all. He‘s not an innocent in the way he treated her. Marianne is growing on me; she‘s got a lot of faults, but she says what she thinks. I almost needed a sweater today. #audiowalk

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KathyWheeler
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My! John and Fanny Dashwood are pieces of work!

Ruthiella Yes, they are! 😖 7mo
KathyWheeler @Ruthiella I saw the movie years ago but didn‘t remember a lot. I was shocked at how awful they are. This is my first time reading the book. 7mo
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kissmehardy
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I'm just saying that I think Elinor deserves a drink, a hug, and ten million dollars in cash. (Or would that be pounds?) #reread #classics

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IndoorDame
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️❤️❤️ 8mo
Eggs Perfection 🩷🩷 8mo
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Bookzombie
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Read in January. 1995 movie watched today.

I wasn‘t sure I would enjoy this one as much as P&P or Persuasion, but I did. I read in print but also listened to Rosalyn Landor‘s lovely narration. I laughed out loud at some of the character‘s comments and behaviors,mainly the unsavory characters. #aam #authoramonth

dabbe This was my January Austen read, too! I loved it + the movie! ❤️💜🩷 9mo
batsy Kind of becoming my favourite, or second favourite, Austen. Adore the movie! 9mo
Bookzombie @dabbe @batsy Yes, the movie was great. I think this could be my second favorite too. 9mo
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dabbe
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#AuthorAMonth @Soubvihille Two sisters who are complete opposites in character spend most of their time trying to understand one another as they struggle with their world and finding happiness and husbands. Both undergo changes and learn to meet each other halfway as they grow closer together. Austen's wit and savage commentary about the social norms of the day are evident here as in her other books. I adored Elinor and Marianne. Next, the movie!

AnnR Lovely review! 🙂 This is the one Austen novel I still need to read. 9mo
Cuilin I love both movies. The BBC‘s version is fabulous, but Emma Thompson‘s is my favorite and Alan Rickman as Colonel Brandon 😍Enjoy. 9mo
dabbe @AnnR 🩶🖤🩶 9mo
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dabbe @Cuilin I'm watching the Emma and Kate one. I've seen clips on YouTube (where I consistently drool over Alan Rickman! 🤩). I can't wait to see the whole thing. BTW, I replied to your email re: Sherlock. 🩶🖤🩶 9mo
Cuilin @dabbe fab, will read 🫶 9mo
dabbe @Cuilin 😘 9mo
Caryl That film is fantastic. Enjoy! 9mo
dabbe @Caryl 🤩🤩🤩 9mo
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Andrea313
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S&S is the first Austen book I fell in love with, and the one I've returned to the most throughout my life. My relationship with the characters has changed so much as I've aged, and it makes me deeply appreciate Jane's staggering skill. To see myself in a work at 14, at 26, at 35, and at 40, and to laugh and cringe and think back fondly is such a gift. On top of that, to continually take away new discoveries is a rare thing. #PemberLittens

Texreader I read it for the first time this month. She wrote characters so well. 9mo
Andrea313 @Texreader Some of her most true to life, for my experience! 9mo
dabbe Finishing this baby today! Then, the movie! 🤩🤩🤩 9mo
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Andrea313 @dabbe Yay, enjoy!!! Is this a re-read for you, or a first time through? 9mo
dabbe @Andrea313 First time. And I have no idea why I waited so long! 😍 9mo
Andrea313 @dabbe What a treat to read it for the first time! ❤️ 9mo
dabbe @Andrea313 Finished last night and LOVED it. 🤩 The movie will be next. I might have to watch that on my own, though, because my husband will be like 🙄. 9mo
Andrea313 @dabbe Ha! You never know, maybe he'd surprise you. Doesn't everyone love Alan Rickman? 😜 9mo
dabbe @Andrea313 For different reasons. 🤩😍😂 I've watched clips on YouTube, and #hubbahubba! 🤩 9mo
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Julsmarshall
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Just as wonderful as I remember! No one does annoying neighbors and greedy family members better than Austen. I blew through this, listening while walking, working out, cooking, and painting. I haven‘t done a paint by number in over a year and I forgot how calming it was. Especially while listening to Austen :) #BookspinBingo #Authoramonth @TheAromaofBooks @Soubhiville

Soubhiville Oh fun! I used to do paint by numbers as a kid and always enjoyed them. 9mo
Texreader I love this review! I agree, no one does descriptions of annoying people better! 9mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 9mo
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Texreader
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The Dashwood sisters are unlucky at love, thanks to men who were deceitful about their intentions. Meanwhile, their world is surrounded by nasty in-laws and busybodies and manipulators. Thankfully there are also a few kind souls who genuinely care about them and some luck and payback may help to put things to right. Rosamund Pike is an excellent narrator—taking the time to distinguish many characters and their emotions. #authoramonth

Soubhiville Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂 9mo
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Laughterhp
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I hadn‘t read this one before so I decided to pick it up for #authoramonth. I now only need to read Mansfield Park and I‘ll have read all of Jane Austen‘s work!

I did like this one and I switched between audio and print. I‘ve never watched the movie either, so now I have to go find it!

jenniferw88 Get ready to swoon at Alan Rickman 😂 9mo
Laughterhp @jenniferw88 ooh! Love me some Alan rickman! 9mo
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Texreader
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I‘m on my third Austen book this month, fourth Austen book I‘ve read so far having read Emma some years back, but I‘m getting a little weary of her. Rosamund Pike is an excellent narrator and I‘m glad I switched to the audio—it‘s easier to keep going. But I am so tempted to bail. I‘m 5 hours into it, a big investment, with “only” 6-1/2 hours to go. Stay or go?

#authoramonth @Soubhiville

CogsOfEncouragement I adore Austen, but maybe you need a pallet cleanser in between? 9mo
Texreader @CogsOfEncouragement Yes I think that‘s it. Good idea. 9mo
IndoorDame I also love Austen, but don‘t think I‘ve ever read her books back to back like that before. 9mo
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Texreader
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Since I‘ve finished reading Pride and Prejudice faster than expected, I thought I‘d given this one a try. #authoramonth @Soubhiville

Soubhiville That‘s great! I like this cover, pretty. 10mo
dabbe I'm loving this one! 🖤💜🖤 10mo
Texreader @Soubhiville It‘s a beauty! 10mo
Texreader @dabbe I wish it weren‘t so long though! 10mo
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AroundTheBookWorld
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Between Barton and Delaford, there was that constant communication which strong family affection would naturally dictate;—and among the merits and the happiness of Elinor and Marianne, let it not be ranked as the least considerable, that though sisters, and living almost within sight of each other, they could live without disagreement between themselves, or producing coolness between their husbands.
#SenseAndSensibility #JaneAusten #Classics 🖤🖤

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CrowCAH
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#PemberLittens watch on YouTube this amazing musical play of Sense and Sensibility for FREE today!!!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=f5wwF3fSAW0KtEkV&v=-C2R3Jfbi28&feature=youtu.be

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bree.v08
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⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5

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Purpleness
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TalesandTexts Love this one! 13mo
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Purpleness
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LiteraryinPA Ahh, I‘ve read this book so many times and I get something different from it each time. 13mo
Purpleness @LiteraryinLawrence I know, it‘s so great re-reading old favourites. Like visiting an old friend. 13mo
ShyBookOwl I love that! Re-reading can be such a great experience 13mo
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BookBelle84
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Mehso-so

I am working my way through Jane Austen novels. I didn't enjoy this one as much as Pride & Prejudice. Overall, I didn't feel like very much happened, and I didn't care for any of the men.

Ruthiella Even on the second read I can‘t quite warm to Colonel Brandon. 1y
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gebbxl
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If I had been told what this book was about I wouldn‘t have read it. The life in which adolescents only priority in life is to be married off, doesn‘t interest me enough to read a story about it more than once. But this novel is more than a story, and Austen‘s style of writing is so captivating that I enjoyed the whole of it. Such an intelligent author too, who didn‘t spend unnecessary pages on endless and fatiguing description.

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lauraisntwilder
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I forgot to post that I'd finished this one. It was my first time reading it and I'd never seen an adaptation. The ending wasn't what I expected. I had something completely different in mind! In retrospect, *of course* it ends the way it does. Still, my version could have been good! 😂

Clare-Dragonfly Did you hope Elinor and Colonel Brandon would get together? I hope that every dang time 😂 1y
lauraisntwilder @Clare-Dragonfly Yes, I was totally convinced that was going to happen! 1y
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twinkletoes74
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Another classic from Jane Austen.

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Susanita
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1. This was harder to determine than expected, so I‘m going to go with the tagged book.
2. As long as the author is not “phoning it in,” the series can go on indefinitely.
3. The Deborah Knott series by Margaret Maron. It was a satisfying ending but still a little bittersweet.
#wondrouswednesday

Eggs Great answers🙌🏻 1y
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EmRo
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While I really liked this book, it's a hard read if you're somebody who needs constant action to stay invested.

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AvidReader25
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I saw Jessica Swale‘s adaptation of Sense and Sensibility performed this summer and fell in love with the smart choices and beautiful production. It was a pleasure to read the adapted play. The added scenes between Elinor and Edward spark with chemistry. The little sister, Margaret, is fleshed out and I love the depth her naturalist tendencies add to the story. A brilliant stage adaptation for anyone who loves the original novel.

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CrowCAH
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Teresereading
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📚 Sense and Sensibility- Jane Austen
✍️ Sarah Winman and Mary Stewart
📺 Schitt‘s Creek
Band The Seekers (Vale Judith Durham)
🎵 - Sunshine on my Shoulders - John Denver

#manicmonday #LetterS @CBee

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kplovesbooks
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This is from the Instagram account @goodreads_reviews which showcases the best 1 star reviews. And I gotta say...I love S&S, but they're not exactly wrong. 😂😂😂

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Andrea313
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STOP, I cannot...! 💀💀💀 #PemberLittens

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AvidReader25
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I recently saw Jessica Swale‘s adaptation of Sense and Sensibility on stage and it was so wonderful! It‘s one of my favorite books and this version of the play adds in more humor and a few extra scenes between Elinor and Edward that gives it an added depth. I absolutely loved it!

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ulrichyumiodd
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Having seen the movie first, I can say that reading the story was much more interesting. The movie made me feel that too many elements were similar to Pride and Prejudice (sisters in need of good marriages, a male character of little consistency, etc). Reading the book allowed me to fully enjoy the nuances and the characters.

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suvata
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When is the last time you read some Austen?

DivineDiana Today! 😂 2y
suvata @DivineDiana Awesome 👏🏻 2y
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GinaKButler
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Reading and the Little League World Series. Who else has loved the viral video of the batter hugging the pitcher after being hit. Love seeing that kind of sportsmanship! #bookspinbingo

Sense and Sensibility is actually my July #doublespin @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks It's my favorite Austen!! 2y
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Lol, one for the #pemberlittens lbh she's not wrong 🤣

DivineDiana And how I love that beautiful way with words! ❤️ 2y
AllDebooks @DivineDiana it is a charming description x 2y
sprainedbrain Perfect! 😂 2y
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Teresereading
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Perfect 💚📚 2y
Eggs Beautiful 😍 2y
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LeahBergen
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readordierachel So pretty! 3y
Cathythoughts I like this quote 👍🏻 3y
mabell “Amiable” - I like that 😊 3y
CrowCAH Isn‘t it amazing how persons can change their minds? 3y
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DivineDiana
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Dear #pemberlittens, I finished reading the previous selection! Now, I will look back and read everyone‘s comments. My favorite character was Elinor Dashwood. She exemplified strength, loyalty, kindness and grace. The writing was exquisite, as I fully expected. However, the constant evaluations of a woman‘s beauty as her ticket to a good match irritated my enjoyment of the story. I was so tired of the tributes to Marianne‘s beauty.

StaceGhost I loved Elinor! She‘s one of my daughter‘s literary namesakes. Also, I love what you said about women‘s looks being used as currency. I feel like Austen was definitely making ✨A Statement✨ It‘s almost as if she‘s saying a little less beauty would make it easier for women to be happier because then they wouldn‘t be as idealized. Same thing with Kitty in AK— let women be beautiful and happy! And don‘t make a big to do about it lol (edited) 3y
sprainedbrain I‘m so glad you loved it! I also love Elinor ❤️ 3y
DivineDiana @StaceGhost Love that your daughter has Elinor as a literary namesake! Curious about the others? I do have a deep respect for Jane Austen, and agree with your comments wholeheartedly! Thank you. ❤️ 3y
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Graywacke That was such great movie version 3y
DivineDiana @Graywacke It was! I think it‘s time to revisit it! 3y
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Morr_Books
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Saw this play last night. It was a loose adaptation but enjoyable nonetheless. Plus, it was nice to go to a theater again. #janeausten

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StayCurious
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#200PnPcovers #Gossip @CrowCAH @mabell Have you heard? Mrs. Jennings is one of the biggest gossips out there!

CrowCAH I may have heard this rumor! Lol 3y
mabell Ha! Perfect! 😂 3y
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