Sense and Sensibility (1811): A Classic Literature & Its Adaptations

Sense and Sensibility is an 1811 first classic literature written by Jane Austen. The novel is based on the lives of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood living in southern England in the 1790s. The two sisters find out that if they want to find personal growth and happiness in a society where status, wealth, and class dictate the standards of love, sense and sensibility must exist side-by-side.

As one of the first novels by Jane Austen, it is admired by many and has been adapted into TV Series and movies since its release.

Here are a few lists of Sense and Sensibility TV and movie adaptations in their release order:

Sense and Sensibility (1971)

In this 1971 four-part BBC television adaptation, Joanna David stars as Elinor Dashwood, and Ciaran Madden stars as Marianne Dashwood.

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Sense and Sensibility (1981)

This 1981 seven-part BBC television adaptation, stars Irene Richard as Elinor Dashwood and Tracey Childs as Marianne Dashwood.

Sense and Sensibility (1995)

In this 1995 adaptation, Emma Thompson plays Elinor Dashwood and Kate Winslet plays Marianne Dashwood.

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Sense and Sensibility (2008)

In this 2008 three-part British television adaptation by BBC, Hattie Morahan plays Elinor Dashwood and Charity Wakefield plays Marianne Dashwood.

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