Sense and Sensibility

Sense and Sensibility: Sisters and soul mates. Another Jane Austen classic from 1811, this love story focuses around the Dashwood sisters – Elinor and Marianne. When their father dies, they lose their family estate and are reduced to a life of poverty. The story follows the sisters as they move in with a distant relative, leading them to equal parts heartache and romance.

Fun Fact: In Ang Lee’s 1995 remake of Sense and Sensibility, there are six actors who went on to play parts in the Harry Potter films: Emma Thompson (Sybil Trelawney), Alan Rickman (Severus Snape), Gemma Jones (Madam Pomfrey), Robert Hardy (Cornelius Fudge), Elizabeth Spriggs (The Fat Lady) and Imelda Staunton (Dolores Umbridge).

Want to get in on the action?

Want to own a piece of romantic history? Check out an original first edition copy of Austen’s Pride and Prejudice at the New York Antiquarian Book Fair, April 19-21 at the Park Avenue Armory in New York. This prestigious gathering of international book dealers is kicking off with a “Lions at the Armory” preview party on April 19th, featuring Austen’s book, along with other items from literary history. For more information and tickets visit www.nypl.org/rare.

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