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5.0 out of 5 stars Sisters and Opposites, But Both Crossed in Love
Edition Review:I have had my eye on the Chiltern Classics edition since a friend showed me her growing collection. My old copy is getting tattered so I decided this was the edition I wanted to replace it. Hardbound with gorgeous raised art print cover, gild-edged pages, ribbon marker, heavy paper stock and easy-read page font. In a word, exquisite! It is not much larger than a paperback and has a comfortable cushioning to the hardcover for reader comfort. Giftable and collectible!Book Thoughts:Sense & Sensibility is the story of the Dashwood sisters coming of age, losing their home and previous income/status, first throes of love and starting over, and making their way along a new path after their romantic adventures are settled. There are two sisters who are central, but it is the oldest whose perspective is most utilized.Many folks are drawn toward one or the other sister, but personally, I've always thought the point was not to go toward either extreme, but to find balance between all sense or all sensibility.I've also found the surrounding characters a split between comedic and dramatic. Some characters fall into both camps. I detest Fanny Dashwood, but I got a real kick out of that scene when she discovers the truth about the simpering, flatterer Lucy Steele. And, that moment when Edward shows up to visit with Elinor in London and comes on Lucy Steele cracks me up almost as much as Mrs. Jennings- my favoritest of S&S characters.I pick up something new each time I read this book and this time it was how Elinor was almost too perfect. She's nineteen and has the wisdom and grounding of a woman far beyond her years. I think back to myself at nineteen and I know for a fact that if I had a mother and sisters up in alt like that and a girl like Lucy Steele rubbing my face in it over her secret engagement to the guy I'm half in love with, trust me, I would have had a few moments of losing my cool and not just internally. I've always cut Marianne some slack because of her age, but never considered how improbable Elinor's behavior was for a woman of her age.And, speaking of Marianne, she wasn't the only one who fell for a less than pristine hero. Willoughby and Edward Ferrars both were not honorable toward these women for more than one reason. Just by conducting themselves so that impressionable and vulnerable ladies allowed themselves to become attached was doing them the injustice of sabotaging their chances of marriage- when they needed the stability of that- with other honorable gentlemen. These guys weren't just wounding the gals' hearts and lying to them, but they were making their chances of future comfort that marriage could give them harder than ever. Neither started out to hurt the women intentionally, but neither were free to court or even let a woman think them eligible for courtship at the time. But, only one of the men really crossed the line. Edward later showed he had honor though it was hard on Elinor's heart at the time.So, it was a wonderful perusal of a fabulous classic.
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
What a blast it was re-reading Sense and sensibility after more than 30 years. Jane Austen was never an assigned author in my high school or college classes, but I picked up Pride and Prejudice at a used book sale and loved it. Following that good experience, I read through S&S, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion. Somehow I missed out on Lady Susan, so I still have that to look forward to. Sense and sensibility was selected as my local book club's September pick, and the prevailing opinion was very positive with a definite desire to read at least one classic a year. Most of us had read it before and enjoyed the repeat. One of my favorite aspects of Austen's writing is the humor, which is so clever and timeless, and her observations about the human character are astute and still relevant two hundred years later.
4.0 out of 5 stars Austen wisdom, wit and sarcasm with endearing strong female characters
About version C. E. Brock- excellent digital copy, working pages and chapter links and no noticed typos or errors. Got it for 99 cents so excellent buy.About the novel:I've completed 3 Austen novels now bye order of my favorite stories through film and TV adaptations. Each has its charm but P&P is still my favorite and S&S now ranks third above Emma.I find the dynamics of the sisters Elinor and Marianne most intriguing and endearing. Their mom and baby sister being more ornamental it's difficult to get a feel for them.Perhaps I see some of my relationship with my siblings here but this novel really speaks to me. I can even relate to the brother and sister in law.Spoilers.................................The sisters contrast more than Jane and Lizzy though we don't really get a Jane POV so it's not a fair comparison. Both have their own unique ways of navigating their world. Elinor all shy, reserved and carefully concealed emotion makes her stronger of the two especially in a society that doesn't reward passionate outbreaks. I felt bad for Marianne but also frustrated with her mom who failed to chaperone properly or even get her own head on straight and not encourage Willoughby without an idea of his intentions. A dad with some standards, and alive, would have stood some protection for these girls. Elinor is mislead too but I see that she did her best to remain detached and have no expectations though her hurt wasn't any less when "that hussy" (LOL Mrs. Jennings) stuck her claws into Elinor.I wish I had read these books as a young teenager. Women haven't changed a whole lot (ans lying men too) and some of the double crossing and betrayals I suffered might have been avoided learning from these characters and Austen wisdom.Her sarcasm is ever present as well. And overall it's an enjoyable read. It flowed better and faster than Emma which seemed to get hung up in places reminding me of Miss Bates rambling on and losing her point.Willoughby is definitely a Scoundrel up there with Wickham. He is all about and only for himself and even as he tries to "apologize" to Elinor in one seen he never really does. He just had a minor twinge of conscience when he heard Marianne was possibly dying and had to insert himself into the drama of wronged star crossed lovers. He never meant to hurt her, but he never meant to marry her even though he gave her every expectation offering her expensive presents (horse Queen Mab) and showing her his would be future estate. No he is just like some guys today wowing the girl d'jour with his richest, having fun bathing in her admiration and his conquest of her (same as that unfortunate ward of Brandon's) and poof he's gone to hunt elsewhere.People never change and Austen can teach us the way of the world and entertain as well.
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Excelente ejemplar de la obra. Pastas y hojas hermosamente decoradas. Fue el regalo perfecto para mi hija de 16 años a quien le interesó el idioma inglés de la época.
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Warm hearted tale of very different sisters
This tale of two very different sisters is in my top 3 favourite works of Jane Austin. If you have ever been the responsible one in a family of dreamers this book will really appeal.As in 'Pride and Prejudice' the bond between sisters forms the heart of the story, as Austin's bond with her real life sister Cassandra was at the heart of her life. The heroines of 'Sense and Sensibility' are Elinor and her younger sister Marianne. If they were in the current world Marianne would be a hippie and Elinor an accountant. Marianne gives her heart away to the first hot guy she meets because he reads her romantic poetry. Eleanor can't go public about her feelings for a man because it would not be the responsible thing to do.Much of the drama comes from Marianne following her heart and getting it broken. Like Elinor I grew impatient with Marianne's free spirit ways, but I admired her emotional courage. Elinor is also a great heroine, full of fortitude and common sense, so when she finally falls apart it has a massive impact. The romance is sweet, the family scenes are quite endearing. This is Austin's most warm hearted novel, and often very funny. Highly recommended.
Excellent Classic
5+ stars (8/10 hearts). This was the last Austen book I read. The first time I read it, I wasn’t enthusiastic—probably because I was still reeling from shock by the end. But this time, I loved it. It’s… well, it’s silly to say it’s one of my favourites because I love them all, but I really do enjoy this one even more than some of the others. It’s so hard to rate the Austen books, but when I think about it I can set a pretty clear ranking based on how deeply I love the books. To me, Northanger Abbey is really only a hilarious satirical romp with a few good lessons, but Pride & Prejudice is a sparkling masterpiece of wit and style and character—an amazing story, an excellent piece of literature, and a splendid lesson. Emma is a sweet, light-hearted, yet thought-provoking journey, while Mansfield Park is a very deep, almost wistful & nostalgic bittersweet reflection. Persuasion is a delightful, satisfying romance… which I need to reread because I remember nothing more about it… and Sense & Sensibility strikes me a sort of mashup of Emma + Pride & Prejudice in style… more mature and serious than P&P, but with a more somber lesson than Emma.Of course, the writing style was superb. Austen has a great gift for saying much while saying little, and is full of grace and dignity and beauty. Her trick of portraying character and setting in a few little strokes is pure genius, and her deep weave of plot and arc are absolutely amazing—and her witty humour! There’s just so much of it! Also, I say this every time, but Austen more than any other writer makes the people of past centuries live for me and reminds me most strikingly how we’re all human, and there’s nothing new under the sun… even slang!The characters were similarly splendidly done. I find it so interesting how much I relate both to Marianne and to Elinor. I am not quite as silly and impolite as Marianne (I hope), but I certainly relate to her in many ways and was even more like her as a teen… And while as an oldest child I relate to Elinor a lot, I am not as steady and polite as Elinor (I wish). What a model she is, to be sure! She is such a wonderful woman—courageous, strong, beautiful, responsible, loving, and desirous of well-doing in all. Marianne was very sweet, and she meant well—but the older I get the more I understand how foolish her 17-year-old opinions are. Even if I still understand her POV very much. ;)And then there's You-Know-Who. I love him, and then hate him, and then am fascinated into loving him again, and then despise him… I simply can’t figure him out and just puzzle over him and try to understand him for a long time after finishing the book. He made me think of Henry Crawford. Both were SO close to redemption but were too weak and threw it aside... and lost forever. (On that topic, though, he did make an important point: “I do not mean to justify myself, but at the same time cannot leave you to suppose that I have nothing to urge—that because she was injured she was irreproachable, and because I was a libertine, she must be a saint.” That is not something people consider enough—and not just about him.) He’s really a heartbreak… and like Elinor, I don’t know how to think of him.As for Colonel Brandon, I loved him from start to finish. He’s simply amazing. I disliked Edward at first, but he won my regard and kept it to the end. What a respectable, honourable man he was! He messed up—he reminds me of Edmund Bertram—but he pulled through it all with good character. Lucy was horrid (though I always like her at first and am astonished by her nastiness); Robert was awful; Fanny and John were simply terrible; and Mrs. Ferrars (who is not a caricature!) is an ogress. Lady Middleton was... just… very irritating… yet she had her good points; and Sir John you couldn't help liking even as you shook your head or rolled your eyes at him. As for Mrs. Jennings, I learned to love her. She had so much real love and kindliness! Charlott Palmer was just… *shrugs*... and Mr. Palmer was mostly *eyeroll,* but ended up better than I expected; and I did like Mrs. Dashwood, even if she could be foolish and easily swayed. She was at least very loving and honestly admitted to her mistakes.As for the storyline, it was hooking. I read this entire book in pretty much two days/sessions because I simply COULD NOT put it down. The plot was so done. What a rollercoaster! What laughter, what horror, what smiles! It’s sobering story, really, with some excellent lessons. I think what you come away with most is—how strong is your character? This is what will sink you or save you. Could I stand like Edward? Endure like Elinor? Persevere like Colonel Brandon? Am I judging people by appearances, or by their characters, or by their status, or by their influence? Do I passionately pursue your own loves and passionately grieve my own pain without noticing the hurt it can give others? Do I blindly pursue what is not for me, or happily choose to do what is not seemly because the one I love suggests it? This one whom I love—is he worthy of my love?There’s so much to take away and to come back for.Content: A woman related to one of the MCs is married to a man she despises and runs away from home with another man. Being abandoned by him, she births his child and becomes a prostitute. Her daughter (16) is seduced by another young man, impregnated, and abandoned. Barely detailed + tastefully handled, but probably for ages 16/18+ depending on situation.A Favourite Quote: “Four months!”—cried Marianne again.—“So calm! so cheerful! how have you been supported?”—“By feeling that I was doing my duty.— ... I did not love only him;—and while the comfort of others was dear to me, I was glad to spare them from knowing how much I felt. Now, I can think and speak of it with little emotion. I would not have you suffer on my account.”A Favourite Beautiful Quote: “They gaily ascended the downs, rejoicing in their own penetration at every glimpse of blue sky; and when they caught in their faces the animating gales of a high south-westerly wind, they pitied the fears which had prevented their mother and Elinor from sharing such delightful sensations. “Is there a felicity in the world,” said Marianne, “superior to this?—Margaret, we will walk here at least two hours.” Margaret agreed, and they pursued their way against the wind, resisting it with laughing delight for about twenty minutes longer.”A Favourite Humorous Quote: “Her family had of late been exceedingly fluctuating. For many years of her life she had had two sons; but the crime and annihilation of Edward a few weeks ago, had robbed her of one; the similar annihilation of Robert had left her for a fortnight without any; and now, by the resuscitation of Edward, she had one again. In spite of his being allowed once more to live, however, he did not feel the continuance of his existence secure, till he had revealed his present engagement.”
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The media could not be loaded. Ho comprato il libro usato e, come segnalato dal venditore, è presente qualche segno (insignificante) di usura unicamente sulla copertina.L'interno è in perfetto stato.Il libro è bellissimo, le pagine sono perfettamente leggibili e può essere uno strumento utile per praticamente la lettura in inglese e arricchire il proprio lessico.Last but not least, la storia narrata è un capolavoro della letteratura inglese.Consigliato.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sisters and Opposites, But Both Crossed in Love
Edition Review:I have had my eye on the Chiltern Classics edition since a friend showed me her growing collection. My old copy is getting tattered so I decided this was the edition I wanted to replace it. Hardbound with gorgeous raised art print cover, gild-edged pages, ribbon marker, heavy paper stock and easy-read page font. In a word, exquisite! It is not much larger than a paperback and has a comfortable cushioning to the hardcover for reader comfort. Giftable and collectible!Book Thoughts:Sense & Sensibility is the story of the Dashwood sisters coming of age, losing their home and previous income/status, first throes of love and starting over, and making their way along a new path after their romantic adventures are settled. There are two sisters who are central, but it is the oldest whose perspective is most utilized.Many folks are drawn toward one or the other sister, but personally, I've always thought the point was not to go toward either extreme, but to find balance between all sense or all sensibility.I've also found the surrounding characters a split between comedic and dramatic. Some characters fall into both camps. I detest Fanny Dashwood, but I got a real kick out of that scene when she discovers the truth about the simpering, flatterer Lucy Steele. And, that moment when Edward shows up to visit with Elinor in London and comes on Lucy Steele cracks me up almost as much as Mrs. Jennings- my favoritest of S&S characters.I pick up something new each time I read this book and this time it was how Elinor was almost too perfect. She's nineteen and has the wisdom and grounding of a woman far beyond her years. I think back to myself at nineteen and I know for a fact that if I had a mother and sisters up in alt like that and a girl like Lucy Steele rubbing my face in it over her secret engagement to the guy I'm half in love with, trust me, I would have had a few moments of losing my cool and not just internally. I've always cut Marianne some slack because of her age, but never considered how improbable Elinor's behavior was for a woman of her age.And, speaking of Marianne, she wasn't the only one who fell for a less than pristine hero. Willoughby and Edward Ferrars both were not honorable toward these women for more than one reason. Just by conducting themselves so that impressionable and vulnerable ladies allowed themselves to become attached was doing them the injustice of sabotaging their chances of marriage- when they needed the stability of that- with other honorable gentlemen. These guys weren't just wounding the gals' hearts and lying to them, but they were making their chances of future comfort that marriage could give them harder than ever. Neither started out to hurt the women intentionally, but neither were free to court or even let a woman think them eligible for courtship at the time. But, only one of the men really crossed the line. Edward later showed he had honor though it was hard on Elinor's heart at the time.So, it was a wonderful perusal of a fabulous classic.
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
What a blast it was re-reading Sense and sensibility after more than 30 years. Jane Austen was never an assigned author in my high school or college classes, but I picked up Pride and Prejudice at a used book sale and loved it. Following that good experience, I read through S&S, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion. Somehow I missed out on Lady Susan, so I still have that to look forward to. Sense and sensibility was selected as my local book club's September pick, and the prevailing opinion was very positive with a definite desire to read at least one classic a year. Most of us had read it before and enjoyed the repeat. One of my favorite aspects of Austen's writing is the humor, which is so clever and timeless, and her observations about the human character are astute and still relevant two hundred years later.
4.0 out of 5 stars Austen wisdom, wit and sarcasm with endearing strong female characters
About version C. E. Brock- excellent digital copy, working pages and chapter links and no noticed typos or errors. Got it for 99 cents so excellent buy.About the novel:I've completed 3 Austen novels now bye order of my favorite stories through film and TV adaptations. Each has its charm but P&P is still my favorite and S&S now ranks third above Emma.I find the dynamics of the sisters Elinor and Marianne most intriguing and endearing. Their mom and baby sister being more ornamental it's difficult to get a feel for them.Perhaps I see some of my relationship with my siblings here but this novel really speaks to me. I can even relate to the brother and sister in law.Spoilers.................................The sisters contrast more than Jane and Lizzy though we don't really get a Jane POV so it's not a fair comparison. Both have their own unique ways of navigating their world. Elinor all shy, reserved and carefully concealed emotion makes her stronger of the two especially in a society that doesn't reward passionate outbreaks. I felt bad for Marianne but also frustrated with her mom who failed to chaperone properly or even get her own head on straight and not encourage Willoughby without an idea of his intentions. A dad with some standards, and alive, would have stood some protection for these girls. Elinor is mislead too but I see that she did her best to remain detached and have no expectations though her hurt wasn't any less when "that hussy" (LOL Mrs. Jennings) stuck her claws into Elinor.I wish I had read these books as a young teenager. Women haven't changed a whole lot (ans lying men too) and some of the double crossing and betrayals I suffered might have been avoided learning from these characters and Austen wisdom.Her sarcasm is ever present as well. And overall it's an enjoyable read. It flowed better and faster than Emma which seemed to get hung up in places reminding me of Miss Bates rambling on and losing her point.Willoughby is definitely a Scoundrel up there with Wickham. He is all about and only for himself and even as he tries to "apologize" to Elinor in one seen he never really does. He just had a minor twinge of conscience when he heard Marianne was possibly dying and had to insert himself into the drama of wronged star crossed lovers. He never meant to hurt her, but he never meant to marry her even though he gave her every expectation offering her expensive presents (horse Queen Mab) and showing her his would be future estate. No he is just like some guys today wowing the girl d'jour with his richest, having fun bathing in her admiration and his conquest of her (same as that unfortunate ward of Brandon's) and poof he's gone to hunt elsewhere.People never change and Austen can teach us the way of the world and entertain as well.
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Excelente ejemplar de la obra. Pastas y hojas hermosamente decoradas. Fue el regalo perfecto para mi hija de 16 años a quien le interesó el idioma inglés de la época.
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Warm hearted tale of very different sisters
This tale of two very different sisters is in my top 3 favourite works of Jane Austin. If you have ever been the responsible one in a family of dreamers this book will really appeal.As in 'Pride and Prejudice' the bond between sisters forms the heart of the story, as Austin's bond with her real life sister Cassandra was at the heart of her life. The heroines of 'Sense and Sensibility' are Elinor and her younger sister Marianne. If they were in the current world Marianne would be a hippie and Elinor an accountant. Marianne gives her heart away to the first hot guy she meets because he reads her romantic poetry. Eleanor can't go public about her feelings for a man because it would not be the responsible thing to do.Much of the drama comes from Marianne following her heart and getting it broken. Like Elinor I grew impatient with Marianne's free spirit ways, but I admired her emotional courage. Elinor is also a great heroine, full of fortitude and common sense, so when she finally falls apart it has a massive impact. The romance is sweet, the family scenes are quite endearing. This is Austin's most warm hearted novel, and often very funny. Highly recommended.
Excellent Classic
5+ stars (8/10 hearts). This was the last Austen book I read. The first time I read it, I wasn’t enthusiastic—probably because I was still reeling from shock by the end. But this time, I loved it. It’s… well, it’s silly to say it’s one of my favourites because I love them all, but I really do enjoy this one even more than some of the others. It’s so hard to rate the Austen books, but when I think about it I can set a pretty clear ranking based on how deeply I love the books. To me, Northanger Abbey is really only a hilarious satirical romp with a few good lessons, but Pride & Prejudice is a sparkling masterpiece of wit and style and character—an amazing story, an excellent piece of literature, and a splendid lesson. Emma is a sweet, light-hearted, yet thought-provoking journey, while Mansfield Park is a very deep, almost wistful & nostalgic bittersweet reflection. Persuasion is a delightful, satisfying romance… which I need to reread because I remember nothing more about it… and Sense & Sensibility strikes me a sort of mashup of Emma + Pride & Prejudice in style… more mature and serious than P&P, but with a more somber lesson than Emma.Of course, the writing style was superb. Austen has a great gift for saying much while saying little, and is full of grace and dignity and beauty. Her trick of portraying character and setting in a few little strokes is pure genius, and her deep weave of plot and arc are absolutely amazing—and her witty humour! There’s just so much of it! Also, I say this every time, but Austen more than any other writer makes the people of past centuries live for me and reminds me most strikingly how we’re all human, and there’s nothing new under the sun… even slang!The characters were similarly splendidly done. I find it so interesting how much I relate both to Marianne and to Elinor. I am not quite as silly and impolite as Marianne (I hope), but I certainly relate to her in many ways and was even more like her as a teen… And while as an oldest child I relate to Elinor a lot, I am not as steady and polite as Elinor (I wish). What a model she is, to be sure! She is such a wonderful woman—courageous, strong, beautiful, responsible, loving, and desirous of well-doing in all. Marianne was very sweet, and she meant well—but the older I get the more I understand how foolish her 17-year-old opinions are. Even if I still understand her POV very much. ;)And then there's You-Know-Who. I love him, and then hate him, and then am fascinated into loving him again, and then despise him… I simply can’t figure him out and just puzzle over him and try to understand him for a long time after finishing the book. He made me think of Henry Crawford. Both were SO close to redemption but were too weak and threw it aside... and lost forever. (On that topic, though, he did make an important point: “I do not mean to justify myself, but at the same time cannot leave you to suppose that I have nothing to urge—that because she was injured she was irreproachable, and because I was a libertine, she must be a saint.” That is not something people consider enough—and not just about him.) He’s really a heartbreak… and like Elinor, I don’t know how to think of him.As for Colonel Brandon, I loved him from start to finish. He’s simply amazing. I disliked Edward at first, but he won my regard and kept it to the end. What a respectable, honourable man he was! He messed up—he reminds me of Edmund Bertram—but he pulled through it all with good character. Lucy was horrid (though I always like her at first and am astonished by her nastiness); Robert was awful; Fanny and John were simply terrible; and Mrs. Ferrars (who is not a caricature!) is an ogress. Lady Middleton was... just… very irritating… yet she had her good points; and Sir John you couldn't help liking even as you shook your head or rolled your eyes at him. As for Mrs. Jennings, I learned to love her. She had so much real love and kindliness! Charlott Palmer was just… *shrugs*... and Mr. Palmer was mostly *eyeroll,* but ended up better than I expected; and I did like Mrs. Dashwood, even if she could be foolish and easily swayed. She was at least very loving and honestly admitted to her mistakes.As for the storyline, it was hooking. I read this entire book in pretty much two days/sessions because I simply COULD NOT put it down. The plot was so done. What a rollercoaster! What laughter, what horror, what smiles! It’s sobering story, really, with some excellent lessons. I think what you come away with most is—how strong is your character? This is what will sink you or save you. Could I stand like Edward? Endure like Elinor? Persevere like Colonel Brandon? Am I judging people by appearances, or by their characters, or by their status, or by their influence? Do I passionately pursue your own loves and passionately grieve my own pain without noticing the hurt it can give others? Do I blindly pursue what is not for me, or happily choose to do what is not seemly because the one I love suggests it? This one whom I love—is he worthy of my love?There’s so much to take away and to come back for.Content: A woman related to one of the MCs is married to a man she despises and runs away from home with another man. Being abandoned by him, she births his child and becomes a prostitute. Her daughter (16) is seduced by another young man, impregnated, and abandoned. Barely detailed + tastefully handled, but probably for ages 16/18+ depending on situation.A Favourite Quote: “Four months!”—cried Marianne again.—“So calm! so cheerful! how have you been supported?”—“By feeling that I was doing my duty.— ... I did not love only him;—and while the comfort of others was dear to me, I was glad to spare them from knowing how much I felt. Now, I can think and speak of it with little emotion. I would not have you suffer on my account.”A Favourite Beautiful Quote: “They gaily ascended the downs, rejoicing in their own penetration at every glimpse of blue sky; and when they caught in their faces the animating gales of a high south-westerly wind, they pitied the fears which had prevented their mother and Elinor from sharing such delightful sensations. “Is there a felicity in the world,” said Marianne, “superior to this?—Margaret, we will walk here at least two hours.” Margaret agreed, and they pursued their way against the wind, resisting it with laughing delight for about twenty minutes longer.”A Favourite Humorous Quote: “Her family had of late been exceedingly fluctuating. For many years of her life she had had two sons; but the crime and annihilation of Edward a few weeks ago, had robbed her of one; the similar annihilation of Robert had left her for a fortnight without any; and now, by the resuscitation of Edward, she had one again. In spite of his being allowed once more to live, however, he did not feel the continuance of his existence secure, till he had revealed his present engagement.”
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The media could not be loaded. Ho comprato il libro usato e, come segnalato dal venditore, è presente qualche segno (insignificante) di usura unicamente sulla copertina.L'interno è in perfetto stato.Il libro è bellissimo, le pagine sono perfettamente leggibili e può essere uno strumento utile per praticamente la lettura in inglese e arricchire il proprio lessico.Last but not least, la storia narrata è un capolavoro della letteratura inglese.Consigliato.
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