Testament of Youth. Poster of the 1979 TV series and cover of the 1933 book
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Testament of Youth
Vera Brittain, 1933
TV series vs book
Moira Armstrong, 1979

As the First World War erupts, a young woman named Vera faces a heart-wrenching dilemma. Torn between her academic pursuits at Oxford and the compelling urge to serve as a volunteer nurse, she embarks on a profound journey of caring for the wounded soldiers returning from the frontlines. Unbeknownst to her, among the faces she encounters will be those of her dearest loved ones, presenting an emotional rollercoaster she never anticipated.


Sense and Sensibility. Poster of the 1981 TV series and cover of the 1811 book
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Sense and Sensibility
Jane Austen, 1811
TV series vs book
Rodney Bennett, 1981

When Henry Dashwood dies, he leaves his entire fortune and his home, Norland Park, to his son John. However, John’s wife, Fanny, convinces him to make a much smaller provision than he had originally intended. In addition, they will have to leave Norland Park as it now belongs to John Dashwood. She and her daughters decide to leave Norland immediately.