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The Annotated Sense and Sensibility
The Annotated Sense and Sensibility | Jane Austen, David M. Shapard
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From the editor of the popular Annotated Pride and Prejudice comes an annotated edition of Jane Austens Sense and Sensibility that makes this tale of two sisters in love an even more enjoyable read. Here is the complete text of the novel with more than 2,000 annotations on facing pages, including: -Explanations of historical context -Citations from Austens life, letters, and other writings -Definitions and clarifications -Literary comments and analysis -Multiple maps of England and London -An introduction, bibliography, and detailed chronology of events -More than 100 informative illustrations Filled with fascinating information about everything from the rules of inheritance that could leave a wealthy mans daughters almost penniless to the fashionable cult of sensibility that Austen so brilliantly satirizes, David M. Shapards Annotated Sense and Sensibility is an entertaining and edifying delight. From the Trade Paperback edition.
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melissajayne
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4⭐️ Really enjoyed the book, although having the annotations sometimes were a bit of an nuisance at times. While not my favourite Austen, it was still highly enjoyable. #2022 #fiction #reread #classics #readalong #bookreview #bookstagram #pemberlittens

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melissajayne
The Annotated Sense and Sensibility | Jane Austen, David M. Shapard
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My plans for #weekendreading, are to:

📚Finish the tagged book and The Party Crasher
📚Work on The Promised Land and Sunflower Sisters
📚Start reading Project Hail Mary

#weekendreading

Andrew65 Hope you had a good weekend of reading. 3y
melissajayne @Andrew65 it was ok; it‘s a long weekend where I am so I have one more day for the weekend (edited) 3y
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melissajayne
The Annotated Sense and Sensibility | Jane Austen, David M. Shapard
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This is the copy I am reading from; I have a physical copy of the book but forgot to bring it the other day #pemberlittens

BarkingMadRead Fabulous! 3y
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melissajayne
The Annotated Sense and Sensibility | Jane Austen, David M. Shapard
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1. Tagged

2. Looking forward to be healthy and cancer free this year

3. Read 75 books and getting my Churchill biography by Andrew Roberts completed and finish the #readingeurope2021 challenge as much as possible (I‘m not going to go beyond this year doing it)

#sundayfunday

BookmarkTavern My best wishes for your answer for two! ❤️ Thank you for sharing! 3y
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Emily92Bibliophile
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Finished the audiobook! The 1995 movie version is one of my top favorite period films, and I love the story. It was an enjoyable read!

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Emily92Bibliophile
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Finished the barrettes ! Much easier than earrings, other than working with Super glue! Going to keep the ones in the far bottom left for myself 💙 Going to sand and smooth them about and they will soon be ready to package ! I have loved this time of Audio-crafting- it‘s been good for my soul and much needed

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Emily92Bibliophile
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Tested out the polymer clay as flat squares yesterday with leftover clay for barrettes & the effect was of beautiful simplicity! Today working with more colorful clay and shapes for barrettes whilst listening to Sense and Sensibility 📚☕️

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ferskner
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Somehow I've only read this Austen once, even though I've watched the movie countless times. It was long past due for a revisit! I'm such a Marianne it's not even funny. #pemberlittens #teamsensibility

#pop20 #bookwithmorethan20lettersinitstitle #mmd #classicyoudidntreadinschool #readingwomenchallenge #over500pages @thereadingwomen

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Chrissyreadit
The Annotated Sense and Sensibility | Jane Austen, David M. Shapard
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A chapter a day was perfect for stressful times. I still love this book. I‘m especially glad I read the annotated edition since it explained many things I had been curious about. Hooray for #pemberlittens and our mighty organizer @sprainedbrain

sprainedbrain ❤️❤️❤️ 4y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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One last flannel waistcoat mention: "who still sought the constitutional safeguard of a flannel waistcoat!" ?

It's been a blast #Pemberlittens! Slowing down & reading gave me new appreciation for the story. I still don't see what Col B sees in Marianne but I'm glad he's happy. I'm definitely more Sense than Sensibility.
Thank You @sprainedbrain for all you've done!
#teambrandon #rheumatismandflannelwaistcoats #senseandsensibilityreadalong

Reviewsbylola I bought an annotated Austen fairly recently but I can‘t remember which one it was. Maybe Mansfield Park? 4y
batsy I loved that final flannel waistcoat reference 😆 4y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @Reviewsbylola I'm thinking I want Pride and Prejudice one because it's my favorite and to learn something new. MP one would be good because it's the hardest for me to read. 4y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @batsy I'd forgotten about it. So had a good laugh at the end. 4y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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"could chuse papers, project shrubberies, and invent a sweep."
In which @sprainedbrain I manage to learn one last thing.
As a Gardener I knew about shubberies. But I didn't know what 'invent a sweep' meant.
'A sweep was a curved carriage drive leading to a house.' ?
#chapter50 #janeaday #pemberlittens

sprainedbrain Haha! I had to look that up, too! I was like ‘aren‘t brooms already a thing?‘ 😂 4y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @sprainedbrain 😆 Looking forward to watching the movie and seeing what everyone picks for adaptations reads. 4y
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batsy
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Reading a chapter a day has been extremely rewarding. I appreciate with each read how Austen thinks through the problem of How Should a Woman Be; the ideals of sense & sensibility as two contradictory forces that must be resolved through practice & thought & emotions if one is to get through life at all. The "marriage plot" is a useful device to probe deeper themes & the compromises that have to be made. A wise, illuminating novel. #pemberlittens

batsy Thanks to @sprainedbrain for organising and the experience was greatly enhanced by all of the fun and serious discussions and unforgettable memes 😁 I wrote a longer review of the Annotated S&S way back in 2013, delving into some criticism as well, and was surprised to learn that I still agree with most of it. It's here for anyone interested: https://www.popmatters.com/175709-sense-and-sensibility-by-jane-austen-249571906... 4y
JennyM Such a beautiful edition you have 🥰 4y
Tanisha_A It's definitely one of those novels which illuminates more with each re-read. Beautiful edition, S! 😍 4y
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erzascarletbookgasm Ooooh you own a gorgeous Chiltern edition.🤩 And a fabulous review you wrote on the Annotated S&S. 👍 4y
SarahBookInterrupted What a beautiful version of the book. 4y
batsy @JennyM @Tanisha_A @SarahDiop It's one of the prettiest books I own, so it comes out for pics then is safely tucked back into the shelves 😂❤️ 4y
batsy @erzascarletbookgasm Thank you, J! And yeah, I found a single copy at BookXcess in Amcorp before lockdown! I couldn't believe my eyes 😍 4y
Daisey Another wonderful review, and I agree that chapter a day reading really helps me focus on my reading and often gain more from it when I can stick with it. 4y
sprainedbrain What a great review from 2013! Thank you so much for being part of the group! ❤️ 4y
batsy @Daisey Thank you! I found the chapter a day really interesting in how I thought about what was happening, instead of "inhaling" the book as it were (as I tend to do with Austen ?) 4y
batsy @sprainedbrain Thank you! And I love our group 💕 4y
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I love the movie adaptation to bits but this note in my annotated edition is quite right in explaining how Edward and Brandon were made attractive, charming, and worthy partners in the adaptation. With each reread I feel this book is mainly about the bittersweet compromises for women of Elinor and Marianne's position. #PemberLittens @sprainedbrain

sprainedbrain That is quite right! I agree that Marianne definitely ‘settled‘ but I do still think Edward is Elinor‘s heart‘s desire... for some reason. 😂 4y
meghathecloud @sprainedbrain 'for some reason'😂. Somehow we never end up getting the reason from the book. Sometimes I think Elinor is confusing his shyness with sense. And she projects way too much of her own thoughts onto him. 4y
Palimpsest Thanks for sharing! @batsy I agree 4y
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Andrea313 @meghathecloud @sprainedbrain I think Elinor likes Edward's outwardly moral qualities. In keeping his engagement with Lucy because it's the "right" thing to do, I think it makes Elinor respect him (even as it breaks her heart). To me, Edward is ineffectual and a bit of a coward, but I get the sense that Elinor finds his sense of duty and self-sacrifice a real turn-on. 4y
Andrea313 @meghathecloud @sprainedbrain However, I do think a lifetime of poverty is a pretty bad turn for someone as smart, strong, and deserving as Elinor! 4y
LeahBergen ‘Diffident sad sack‘ and ‘Stolid sad sack‘. 😆😆 It‘s so true! 4y
batsy @Palimpsest You're welcome! I'm in agreement, as well 😁 4y
batsy @Andrea313 @meghathecloud @sprainedbrain That's an astute assessment of Elinor's character! I do believe that's what turns her on, so to speak 😆 4y
batsy @LeahBergen I loved that, too! So apt 😂 4y
AvidReader25 Love that adaptation and she‘s right about why it was successful! 4y
batsy @AvidReader25 Yes, agreed :) 4y
rubyslippersreads @LeahBergen @batsy What a perfect description of those two. 😂 4y
Centique That is so interesting! I‘m going to have to watch it again and recast them in my head 🤔 4y
batsy @Centique I'm looking forward to watching it again, too! Just wondering if we had actors play Ferrars in a slightly toned down Mr Collins way (all the awkwardness minus the comedy), how would audiences respond to the character 🙃 4y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
The Annotated Sense and Sensibility | Jane Austen, David M. Shapard
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For those #Pemberlittens wanting to know about Jane Austen nail polish. https://www.livelovepolish.com/collections/jane-austen I have Sense & Sensibility on my 💅 and Wisdom or Wit on👣. Both react to temperature which is fun. I garden so my fingernails are short. Would be more interesting on long nails. Both go on fairly light. I did a 3rd coat of color instead of topcoat. Also need to make sure they are well shaken. More thoughts 🔽

Crinoline_Laphroaig I prefer Wit or Wisdom. It's clear and brighter. Transitions between pearlescent white (warm), sky blue, and purple (cold) with holographic glitter and blue-to-green shifting shimmer. Looks better with my skin tone. 4y
Crinoline_Laphroaig Sense and Sensibility transitions between beige (warm), dark periwinkle, and amethyst (cold) with holographic glitter and copper shimmer. As is often with pale colors it looks dull after a couple of days. Really like periwinkle and amethyst transitions Unfortunately it's my least favorite beige most of the time in this warm weather. 4y
Crinoline_Laphroaig I also bought First Impressions and By A Lady. Saving them for Pride and Prejudice Readalong. 4y
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Eyelit
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Finally making some progress in a print book! I‘m well behind my fellow #pemberlittens but that‘s just fine. I‘ve been enjoying their commentary here (and in slack), regardless.

Tilney is ensuring I have a reason to continue to sit and read 😸 #catsoflitsy

DebinHawaii Yes! Do not disturb Tilney! 🐱❤️ 4y
Leftcoastzen So cute !😻 4y
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
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So much to understand in this Ch. Reading again w/ Annotations:
"Her legal allowance was not adequate to her fortune,*37..... the power of receiving it had been made over some months before to another person. He imagined, and calmly could he imagine it, that her extravagance, and consequent distress, had obliged her to dispose of it for some immediate relief*38."

Basically, Payday Lenders of Austen's day. ?

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Chrissyreadit
The Annotated Sense and Sensibility | Jane Austen, David M. Shapard
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Outside to read my chapter a day with the #pemberlittens and had to take a picture of a beautiful moment. #grateful I get so caught up in life‘s chaos and suddenly found that enchantment just before twilight.

kspenmoll How lovely! 4y
MeganAnn Gorgeous ❤️ 4y
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batsy Lovely photo! 4y
Gissy Nice 4y
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Chrissyreadit
The Annotated Sense and Sensibility | Jane Austen, David M. Shapard
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Took some me time to read through chapter 4 of this book. I‘m so glad I splurged on the annotated edition. #pemberlittens #s&schapteraday #comfortread

Clare-Dragonfly Ooh, I‘ve read an annotated P&P (online) but not S&S… 4y
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Chrissyreadit
The Annotated Sense and Sensibility | Jane Austen, David M. Shapard
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As someone who is barely reading and behind on obligations I still had to buy this annotated version of Sense and Sensibility for the upcoming read along #pemberlittens

sprainedbrain Oh that‘s pretty though! 5y
rubyslippersreads 😍😍😍 5y
Dcueto How pretty!!! 5y
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Eyelit I‘ve had a copy forever and finally have a excuse/chance to start reading this annotated edition! 5y
Avanders 💖💖 5y
ferskner I just finished it this morning! It's a very thorough edition. 5y
Linsy Jealous!! 💛 4y
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ferskner
The Annotated Sense and Sensibility | Jane Austen, David M. Shapard
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My #stayhome24in48 was a bit of a bust after I forgot to turn my timer off when I went to bed on Saturday and then developed a stomach bug on Sunday. Now I'm trying to delicately eat crackers while I indulge in some dear Jane. #24in48 @24in48

Bookzombie I hope you are feeling better. 💗 5y
Librarybelle Feel better! Jane has a way to cure anything, so hope she helps! 5y
LiteraryinPA Oh no! I hope it passes quickly and you can find comfort in books. 5y
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Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick I hope you feel better real soon! 5y
PaperbackPirate Sending get well vibes! 💙 5y
charl08 Get well soon! 5y
ferskner @Bookzombie @Librarybelle @LiteraryinLititz @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick @PaperbackPirate @charl08 thank you all! I felt bad for a couple of days but was soon back on my feet. :) 5y
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ferskner
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When your current nighttime book begins to focus on a nighttime home invasion and murder of an entire family, it's best to turn to Jane for comfort instead.

Texreader Yikes! Good idea! 5y
Librarybelle Jane to the rescue! 5y
Mishu94 I have not read this one as yet, how is it? 5y
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ferskner @Texreader @Librarybelle Jane is always here when we need her! @Mishu94 it's fantastic! I read it many years ago so I'm not as familiar with it as some of her other books, but it's definitely one of her best. 5y
Mishu94 @ferskner i have read pride and prejudice which I loved! I want to read more by Austen but I don‘t really know which of her work is like a must read! 😔 5y
ferskner @Mishu94 Persuasion is my favorite of all, but I also love Emma a lot. 5y
Mishu94 @ferskner I‘ll check both of them out! Thank you! 🤗🤗 5y
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Felso
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So, these came in the mail today! 😍 #janeaustenbookpillows #janeissarilyAUSTENTATIOUS

GypsyKat 😍😍😍 6y
LeahBergen Cool!! 6y
BiblioLitten Whoa nice! 💖 6y
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Librarybelle Those are so cool! 😍 6y
JazzFeathers 😍😍😍😍😍😍 6y
Crinoline_Laphroaig WOW! 😍 6y
CrowCAH OMG that‘s adorable! 😍 So literary!!! 6y
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DebinHawaii
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#Characters2017 #Hufflepuff I think based on their loyalty, kindness, dedication, and fair play, all four characters in the pairings of Elinor Dashwood & Edward Ferrars of Sense and Sensibility and Jane Bennet & Charles Bingley of Pride & Prejudice would end up sorted into the Hufflepuff house. 📚💛

LauraBeth I really just want to know what Max thinks 😹😻 7y
LibrarianRyan 👍🏻🤓 7y
LeahBergen @LauraBeth It doesn't sound like Max is a Hufflepuff. 😂 7y
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rubyslippersreads I think Max is a Ravenclaw, with the emphasis on "claw." ? 7y
DebinHawaii @LauraBeth I'll ask him although he doesn't love Austen like I do (not enough cats in it). Although he does like to put his head on my Kindle Fire & sleep when Rosamund Pike reads the audio book of P & P. 😆👍😽❤️ @LeahBergen @rubyslippersreads He is smart but I think Max is Slytherin all the way!!! 😼👍😀 (edited) 7y
KarenUK Elinor was my pick too! 💕💕💕 7y
BethFishReads 👏💫 7y
DebinHawaii @KarenUK Great minds! 😆👍 7y
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PatienceFortitude
The Annotated Sense and Sensibility | Jane Austen, David M. Shapard

I read this after seeing it staged as a play. The play was my first encounter at all with Sense and Sensibility. Visualizing the actors helped ground me in the characters as I read. Also, having the annotations to explain social context made all the difference in understanding what was going on, which I otherwise would have bailed

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