Sense and Sensibility

De: Jane Austen

Narrado por: Rosamund Pike

In this Audible Exclusive production, Academy Award® nominee Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) narrates one of Jane Austen’s most beloved works, Sense and Sensibility. In this timeless tale of misguided romance and heartbreak, two teenage heroines must overcome the pitfalls of Georgian England’s high society in order to achieve the love and happiness they seek. The admiration that Pike has for Austen’s work is shown clearly through this passionate delivery of Austen’s first published novel.

“The more I know of the world, the more am I convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love.”

Jane Austen’s first published novel, Sense and Sensibility, tells the classic tale of love and heartbreak in late 18th-century England. The story follows the romantic trials and tribulations of the daughters of the recently widowed Mrs. Dashwood as they encounter, and learn to handle, the emotionally reckless male characters of Georgian society. In order to find happiness, the two teenage heroines (Marianne and Elinor) must each learn to navigate through a life where status and money govern the rules of love.

A true classic of English literature, Sense and Sensibility is written with all the hallmarks of Austen’s style, providing strong female protagonists, great irony and wit, and showcasing her superb talent for character creation and dialogue.

About the Author

Jane Austen is one of the most influential and celebrated novelists in English literature. The daughter of a Hampshire clergyman, she was the seventh of eight children and was, from a young age, an avid reader and writer. After graduating from Oxford, Austen survived typhus and embarked on a literary career seeing her works published anonymously throughout her life.

Best known for Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814), and Emma (1816), her six full-length novels have rarely been out of print and have spawned numerous film, television, and drama adaptations. Rich in satire, romance, and wit, Austen is renowned for her critiques of 18th-century British high society and the role of women within it.

About the Narrator

Rosamund Pike is an acclaimed English actress most recognized for her breakthrough role as a Bond girl in Die Another Day (2002), where she won the Empire Aware for Best Newcomer, and her towering lead performance in Gone Girl (2014), which won her an Empire Award for Best Actress. A graduate of English literature from Oxford University’s Wadham College, Pike began her career in stage productions and television appearances before later transitioning into film. Having often spoken of her admiration for the works of Jane Austen, Pike played Jane Bennett in a 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice as well as providing narration of this novel for Audible in 2015.

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Loved it!

Jane Austen is Jane Austen. But Rosamund Pike!... Amazing! Please get her to nerrare more of Austen's books!!

Perfect!

Rosamund Pike's performance of this time-honored classic was thoroughly enjoyable and flawlessly executed - highly recommended to all!

The best narrator performance

I am familiar with the book, but find some performances of bad quality. I listen to classic books to relax as an escape, but I find the audio doesn’t often match the mood. I was very pleasantly surprised in this case to hear smooth tones of the narrator yet the pace was not so slow that it lost my attention. I plan to listen to all Rosamund Pike narration. She does slightly different voices to distinguish characters, but it’s not a full theater performance which could be jarring. Exceeded my expectations.

The perfected art of telling a charming story!

I have read this book several times, and I never fail to be enchanted! It gracefully reminds that true strength is found in humility and consideration, and that we should all be enriched by daily courtesy, civility, and compassion. So refreshing in this age of instantaneous insult and offense. Of course, Rosamund Pike's delicious narration adds lovely frosting, particularly her Mrs Jennings; you can just see the teasing smile in that lady's wry comments!

Loved it, highly recommended!

Timeless

It goes without saying that the story is a classic. However, what gives it more meaning and emotion is the power and art of the narrator. I already had heard Rosamund Pike narrate Pride and Prejudice which I cannot recommend more highly. She did not disappoint and her reading here was as good or better than the other novel. Again, I cannot recommend an Audible recording more highly. You will not be disappointed.

Engrossing

This is a fun read. Sometimes, of course, it's very difficult to understand. I recommend it.

Rosamund Pike is perfection!

I’ve loved Jane Austen since I was 13 — I read all the books quickly and have seen just about every film adaptation there is. But listening to Rosamund Pike’s narration of her novels is like reading them for the first time in many ways. Her thorough understanding and deep appreciation of Austen is evident in how she transmits the humor, wit, and irony with her voice inflections and variations. She handles the text so well and gives each character such a fitting voice that I find myself enjoying the story more than ever before. I fell in love with Pride and Prejudice all over again when I listened to Ms. Pike’s recording of it a few years ago, and this rendition of Sense and Sensibility from her is enchanting. I sincerely hope she will eventually record all of Austen’s novels!

Wonderful all around

I wanted it to go on forever and forever! I already got Pride and Prejudice and can't wait to start. Pike is a superb narrator and does Austen great justice.

great!

This is a great story that was made even better by the narrator! I was impressed by how well Rosamund Pike read the story. Her voices were amazing.

Beautiful narration

Rosamund Pike should narrate ALL of Jane Austen's books.I have this and Pride & Prejudice and they are both beautifully done. She has the perfect voice for them.