From joanna trollope, one of the most insightful chroniclers of family life writing fiction today, comes a contemporary retelling of sense and sensibility, jane austens classic novel of love, money, and two very different sisters john dashwood promised his dying father that he would take care of his half sisters. Joanna trollope is the first of the wellknown authors tapped for the project and she takes on a modern tribute to sense and sensibility. Joanna trollope s muchanticipated contemporary reworking of jane austen s sense and sensibility will launch the austen project and be one of the most talked about books of 20. It is possibly true to say that i was never going to read joanna trollopes sense and sensibility with a totally clear mind.
The austen project has commissioned six bestselling authors to update. This post contains affiliate links which you can use to purchase the book. Reimagining sense and sensibility in a fresh, modern new light, she spins the novels romance, bonnets, and betrothals into a wonderfully witty comingofle story about the stuff that really makes the world go around. For those who dont know, the harpercollins austen project is reimagining the jane austen novels under the auspices of six bestselling contemporary authors. By a lady appears on the title page where the authors name might have been. Elinor dashwood, an architecture student, values discretion above all. For those who have read the original inspiration, trollope s novel follows the plot of austens story almost exactly. With an introduction by joanna trollope by jane austen available from rakuten kobo. John dashwood promised his dying father that he would take c. The austen project, by joanna trollope harpercollins 20 hardcover 368. Jun 05, 2014 joanna trollope is a great white writer on her own account.
I dont find any of the main characters succeeding in making me care about the outcome of their relationships. This opening shot in a set of updates hits its target but is the austen project really. Reimagining sense and sensibility in a fresh, modern new light, she spins the novels romance, bonnets, and betrothals into a wonderfully witty comingofage story about the stuff that really makes the world go around. Joanna trollope, the author of many wonderfully readable novels focusing on the ups and downs of british middleclass lives, drew the sense and sensibility card, and has produced the debut. The answer is unequivocally yes washington post told with insight and ingenuity i paper it shouldnt work, but it does brilliantly. From joanna trollope, one of the most insightful chroniclers of family life writing fiction today, comes a contemporary retelling of sense and sensibility, jane. With drugs, depression and internet trolls, austens dashwood girls are triumphantly reborn in.
Its hugely exciting to attempt the reworking of one of the best novels written by. Joanna trollope potter curteis aka caroline harvey joanna trollope was born on 9 december 1943 in her grandfathers rectory in minchinhampton, gloucestershire, england, daughter of rosemary hodson and arthur george cecil trollope. The beloved and bestselling novelist joanna trollopes contemporary reworking of jane austens sense and sensibility launches the austen project and is already one of the most talked about books of the year. Joanna trollope s muchanticipated contemporary reworking of jane austens sense and sensibility will launch the austen project and be one of the most talked about books of 20. Ultimately trollopes sense and sensibility comes by its comedyand its dramain a mostly honest fashion. Sense and sensibility is a novel by jane austen, published in 1811. From joanna trollope, one of the most insightful chroniclers of family life writing fiction today, comes a contemporary retelling of sense and sensibility, jane austens classic novel of love, money, and two very different sisters. From joanna trollope, one of the most insightful chroniclers of family life writing fiction today, comes a contemporary retelling of sense and sensibility, j. Sense and sensibility by joanna trollope fictiondb. Sense and sensibility austen project, book 1 by joanna trollope.
Joanna trollopes muchanticipated contemporary reworking of jane austens sense and sensibility will launch the austen project and be one of the most. Austen fans will be familiar with the story of the dashwood girlssensible elinor, beautiful marianne, and young, spirited margaretwho, with their mother, are cruelly cast out of the. In 20, women have choices, yet trollope still has edward and elinor engaged on the basis of just one kiss. Yet if anybody was going to be able to do an update and make it viable it would be joanna trollope. But joanna trollopes reimagining is a good piece to lead into reading the original. As opposed to, like, the thousands who do it on fanfiction or who arent bestselling contemporary authors. It annoys me that, rather than encouraging people to read and appreciate the wit, the beautiful prose, of austens novels, and to learn of and understand the social mores that existed, and which still influence some prejudices these days, it has been considered. Its hugely exciting to attempt the reworking of one of the best novels written by one of our greatest novelists.
However i cant quite see an updated sense and sensibility actually working in todays environment. Buy sense and sensibility by joanna trollope from amazons fiction books store. It tells the story of the dashwood sisters, elinor age 19 and marianne age 16 12 as they come of age. I dont think it is as successful as joanna trollope s own stories, which i enjoy very much. An interesting approach to modernising sense and sensibility. I dont think it is as successful as joanna trollopes own stories, which i enjoy very much. Without trollopes rendition of this classic, i would have given up on austins novel. To launch the project with perhaps the most obviously harmonious pairing, joanna trollope has rewritten sense and sensibility, bringing.
Matchless chronicler of middle england trollope daughters in law, 2011, etc. Oct 25, 20 joanna trollope, the author of many wonderfully readable novels focusing on the ups and downs of british middleclass lives, drew the sense and sensibility card, and has produced the debut. You come away from it feeling like this is exactly how jane austen would have written it if she were writing today. The project gutenberg ebook of sense and sensibility, by jane austen this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. She sticks to the brief, and to austens original, like glue. Trollope has set the bar high for the other novelists including val mcdermid and curtis sittenfeld. Sun on sunday, fabulous magazine jane austens story and joanna trollopes voice make the perfect marriage. Joanna trollope s muchanticipated contemporary reworking of jane austens sense and sensibility launches the austen project and is already one of the most talked about books of the year. Jane austens timeless novel with a new introduction by joanna trollope and featuring the opening chapters from joanna t. Sense and sensibility 20 rewrite by joanna trollope. Austen fans will be familiar with the story of the dashwood girlssensible elinor, beautiful marianne. Sense and sensibility by joanna trollope 2014, paperback.
Apr 21, 2015 this book by joanna trollope is a modern retelling of sense and sensibility by jane austen. Jul 23, 2015 with her sparkling wit, joanna trollope casts a clever, satirical eye on the tales of elinor and marianne dashwood. It is almost offensive joanna trollope has been a prolific writer in her day, and i just wish her own muse would visit her again, so she might write another good book from her own imagination and inspiration. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. From joanna trollope, one of the most insightful chroniclers of family life writing fiction today, comes a contemporary retelling of sense and sensibility, jane austen s classic novel of love, money, and two very different sisters. Lucy is an annoying social climber, brandon an military vet who has dedicated his life to helping those suffering from addictions. For those who have read the original inspiration, trollopes novel follows the plot of austens story almost exactly. If you buy the book using that link, i will receive a small commission from the sale.
Oct 29, 20 matchless chronicler of middle england trollope daughters in law, 2011, etc. This opening shot in a set of updates hits its target but is the austen project really necessary. Joanna trollope on five great books about jane austen. Joanna trollope is a great white writer on her own account. Its hugely exciting to attempt the reworking of one of the best novels. It is possibly true to say that i was never going to read joanna trollope s sense and sensibility with a totally clear mind. They have an older halfbrother, john, and a younger sister. I got to page 100 and really was probably only understanding 10% of the plot. Six bestselling modern writers were commissioned by the austen project to update the classic novels. First up is joanna trollope taking on the dashwoods in modern devon and london, and she manages the almost. Maybe thats how it should beno matter how good the author, jane austen can never be truly replaced in the telling of her own tales.
Oct 30, 20 but joanna trollopes reimagining is a good piece to lead into reading the original. Not even elinor is loveable and edward is not at all likeable. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. To me it almost felt like the historical setting of that book, except for the modern trappings of life, such as texting, email, and facebook being involved. With her sparkling wit, joanna trollope casts a clever, satirical eye on the tales of elinor and marianne dashwood.