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jomarcre's avatar

Given my avatar is a bit insensitive, and stating what I am about to say might be shocking. I think many men crave a meaningful relationship and love. Moreover having a partner that is intellectually equal might be the cherry on top. Jane transcends and encompasses all with her stories, men in particular could learn a great deal about being better by reading and understanding her insights.

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Daisy Anne's avatar

I’m so glad to hear that! I wish more men would give Jane Austen a chance because she is excellent at portraying male characters (probably because she had so many brothers!) She always has a lot to say about masculine honor.

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Jennifer McClain Singleton's avatar

Ahhhh, this is a gorgeous Austen adaptation. I also love the Keira Knightly version of Pride & Prejudice, and the 1995 BBC version of Persuasion (my favorite of all her books).

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Daisy Anne's avatar

Those are great ones too! It’s hard to pick a favorite novel because I love so many of them, but Captain Wentworth and Henry Tilney are my favorite Austen heroes 🥰

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Jennifer McClain Singleton's avatar

Yesss! And Northanger Abbey!! 🥰

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Daisy Anne's avatar

It’s so much fun! I love the adaptation with Felicity Jones and JJ Feild ♥️

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Jennifer McClain Singleton's avatar

Oh my gosh, yes! Now I want to re-watch all of them!

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Daisy Anne's avatar

You should definitely have a Jane Austen marathon! 😄

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Jennie Marie Ryan's avatar

I love this version! I just reread the book so I could watch the movie and I was obsessed with it for days. I just wanted to move into the Dashwoods' cottage and stay there forever!

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Daisy Anne's avatar

Yay, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Their cottage is absolutely perfect 💛 I wish I could just apparate myself there like in Harry Potter haha

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Katie Conrad's avatar

I've read Sense and Sensibility a couple of times but never watched the film. After reading your lovely description of it, I may need to find the time for it!

My favourite Austen adaptation is The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. They do such a wonderful job of creating a modern adaptation.

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Daisy Anne's avatar

Ooh you’re in for a treat since you’ve never seen it before! I haven’t watched the Lizzie Bennet Diaries, but I’ll add it to my list 😄 hopefully a streaming service picks it up soon!

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Katie Conrad's avatar

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries is a YouTube series. It should all still be available there if you ever want to check it out!

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Daisy Anne's avatar

Ah that makes sense! Just found it and added it to my watch list 😄 thanks for letting me know!

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Rose's avatar

This is my absolute favorite Jane Austen movie adaptation and no matter how many times I’ve seen this movie, it never fails to deliver a wonderful story of romance and deep love for family. It’s a beautiful story ❤️

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