Author: Jane Austen
Published: January 1st 2010 by Bethany House Pub (first published 1811)
Details: Paperback,
ISBN: 0764207407 (isbn13: 9780764207402)
My Thoughts:
“Sense and Sensibilty” by Jane Austen has always been a joy to read, but what I love the most about this latest edition of “Sense and Sensibilty” by Jane Austen,published by Bethany House, is the fact that throughout the book, there are little side notes that help give the reader a little insight to the time and traditions that “Sense and Sensibilty” by Jane Austen is set in.
At the end of the reading, are “Conversation Questions” for both Jane Austen fans and book discussion groups to use to explore the world of Jane Austen, and what I personally think is Jane Austen’s work, but then, as a lover of Jane Austen’s writings, each book is her best work.
I couldn’t help but chuckle at the Editor’s Note that apologize there was no living dead (Thank goodness says I with a chuckle), but what is offer is a well-edited, easy to read, trivia filled work that just helps bring a deeper depth into one of many of Jane Austen’s classics.
Personally, I don’t think one can own too many copies of “Sense and Sensibilty” and this particular edition has quickly won my heart as a must favorite and I have to regret to the Norton Edition of “Sense and Sensibilty” by Jane Austen, that this is now my all new favorite and soon to be well-loved, well-worn, well-traveled and well-read copy of “Sense and Sensibilty” by Jane Austen.
Publisher’s Details:
An Austen Classic as You’ve Never Seen It Before!
A beloved classic, Austen’s first published novel explores the question of what drives your life: your heart or your head? The Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, are as different as sisters can be. Serious Elinor lives by reason and thoughtfulness while her younger sister, Marianne, only follows her passions. But in questions of love, they learn neither the heart nor head alone will lead them to happiness. Filled with romance, Austen’s brilliant wit, and rich characterization, this is a celebration of sisterly love and the need for family–no matter how different they might be from us.
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i loved this copy as well. some of the comments sure made me chuckle! lol
amydeanne(Quote) (Reply)
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This is my favorite book by Jane Austen and it’s just really well-laid out; The bits of trivia throughout it helped bring a great understanding of the time/culture it was written in and it was so funny what the Editor had written about no living dead. I couldn’t help but think “Whew, thank you”! LOL
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How neat that is has comments/commentary. Sounds like a fun read.
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It really is and has me really wanting to get this edition for Pride and Prejudice. I really enjoyed learnng the “behind the scenes” cultural reasons for their everday actions and just background on the culture and even locations. Pride and Prejudice has always been my most difficult read so wondering with Pride and Prejudice written the same way, it can help be understand it. I’ve read Sense and Sensibilty I don’t know how many times, and it has always been my favorite.
Twinkle Mom(Quote) (Reply)
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Great review! THANK YOU!
Blessings, andrea
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You’re welcome and always great to see you dear friend!
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I just finished reading “Sense and Sensibility.” I will have to look into this edition. I’ve never heard of it before now. Thanks for writing this review!
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This was just a really pleasent read-I own the “Norton Critical Edition” and have read “Sense and Sensibilty” SO many times, lol, but I particularly just enjoyed reading this edition; It’s something that I would even recommend for homeschoolers to include in their studies of Jane Austen, because not only are the discussion questions, really fun and still give an indepth look at Sense and Sensibilty, but for the reader, the “study notes/trivia” that are sprinkled throughout each chapter, really just helps pulls the reader in and give a better insight into what influence Jane’s Austen’s writings, the customs of the times, there are some fun movie trivia tidbits and I discovered even “quick” literary comparisons to other works.
This was just really an amazing and pleasant read and it really has me wanting to get the “Pride and Prejudice” edition because for me, “Pride and Prejudice” has actually been a difficult book for me to just “get into” and with the way Bethany has this edition laid out, I think it would help me better understand the background that “Pride and Prejudice” was written.
There is no dumbing down or bad editing, plenty room for personal notes if the reader feels compel to write notes and I think for both young and old, this really is the best edition of “Sense and Sensibilty” released.
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