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Post by cosmoblue on Nov 9, 2007 21:29:24 GMT -5
I have just finished reading Sense and Sensibility for the first time. I figured that I had to start reading Jane Austen's work sometimes since I Joined the ORS. I was originally drawn to the group for it's costuming opportunities. As a fashion designer I find the period in fashion history to be one of the most elegant. Anyway after seeing the movie several times I was very surprised to see the differences. I think that I like the book better. It made much more sense. Lucy Steele is so much better in the novel, much more dis-likeable. Though now that I have read it I keep speaking to people with a British accent and and using phrases like "out of humour" and "if it is agreeable" My husband thinks I am insane.
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Post by ladymelissa on Nov 24, 2007 21:03:18 GMT -5
I am so glad you liked S & S! It is my favorite Jane book, but it never gets the glowing press as many of her other novels. I totally agree with your thoughts on Lucy. Jane does an excellent job of making her readers detest Lucy and of showing them how little there is to her. The movie (with Emma Thompson) cuts SO much. I think though that even though it leaves out a lot, it does portray Jane's book very well. I heard a new S & S movie is being made. From what I know of it, it sounds like they are going to be hurting some of Jane's intrigal themes. I don't know much about it yet though.
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Post by Vic on Dec 24, 2007 11:12:27 GMT -5
I suppose a movie could never compete favorably with Jane's novels. The time limitations alone hamper story development. Having said that, I think Kate Winslet's portrayal of Marianne is uncanny, though I hated to see the changes in S&S's plot in order to tailor the novel to movie audiences.
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Dec 27, 2007 22:01:40 GMT -5
It's funny but Sense and Sensibility is really my favourite because of the heroes in it. Colonel Brandon is such a wonderful character, I just love him. I think he is one of the most noble of all Jane's characters. It's why I enjoy this book as much as I do despite the hard parts when Marianne becomes ill and whatnot.
I have a little tudor dollhouse cottage I'm building and I am planning to design it after the Miss Dashwoods' cottage, and then make dolls for the characters. I'm not sure if I want to add Margaret or not.
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Post by ladymelissa on Dec 29, 2007 13:03:10 GMT -5
Oh! an English cottage S & S doll house..... that sounds wonderful! You'll have to keep us posted on all your additions as they develop!
I've been dreaming of English cottages of late. A little off the topic, but did anyone see the movie HOLIDAY? It came out a year or so ago, but I just saw it. Kate Winsett's (sp?) character owns this historical English cottage in Surrey. I can't stop thinking about it. I really liked the movie, but it's worth seeing just to see her house! I hope this deep impact will have delightful implications unbounded for this new year to come!!!!
I completely agree! Col Brandon's character is exceedingly heroic. What do you think of Edward F's? He is a little too literal at times for me. But I just love his humor and how honorable he is. And there is just something so romantic about him; I can't quite put my finger on it. I think he might be my favorite Jane man..... but I'm not sure yet.
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Post by Vic on Feb 9, 2008 16:45:41 GMT -5
I rather like Edward Ferrars, simply because he is such a contrast to his awful family, and his predicament allows Colonel Brandon to show his true generosity and class.
I was able to see the new Sense and Sensibility, and I rather liked it. It was longer than the Emma Thompson version, which is good, for it allows for a tiny bit more plot development, but no one can beat Kate Winslet as Marianne in my book, or Alan Rickman as Colonel Brandon. In addition, some of the scenes in this new movie are based on Emma Thompson's movie, not Jane's novel. Go figure.
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Post by lyric on Jul 14, 2012 9:24:33 GMT -5
Though now that I have read it I keep speaking to people with a British accent and and using phrases like "out of humour" and "if it is agreeable" My husband thinks I am insane. Isn't it too cute though? I am wondering if there is some type of guidebook for Regency protocol, manners, sayings. Would be a nice study.
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