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A beloved classic, Austen's first published novel explores the question of what drives your life: your heart or your head? The Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, are as different as sisters can be. Serious Elinor lives by reason and thoughtfulness while her younger sister, Marianne, only follows her passions. But in questions of love, they learn neither the heart nor head alone will lead them to happiness. Filled with romance, Austen's brilliant wit, and rich characterization, this is a celebration of sisterly love and the need for family--no matter how different they might be from us.
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
Originally published in 1811, Sense and Sensibility was Jane Austen’s first novel, focused on the romantic struggles of two sisters—the sensible Elinor and the passionate Marianne. Filled with Austen’s sharp wit and unforgettable characters, Sense and Sensibility launched the career of one of the world’s most beloved authors.
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
The more I know of the world, the more i am convinced that i shall never see a man whom i can really love. I require so much! Sense and sensibility (1811) was the first novel by Jane Austen, anonymously published as a novel ‘by a lady’. it garnered positive reviews and turned out to be a success for the author. The novel is an insightful study of the social customs of early nineteenth century, the two sisters, Elinor and Marianne, are embodiments of sense and sensibility, respectively. A parallel is drawn between their experiences of love—while the Elder sister, Elinor, is prudent and stoic as she deals with heartache, Marianne wears her heart on her sleeve and falls in love with the dubious Willoughby. Over time, however, Marianne realizes that for true love to exist, sentimentality and rationality must co-exist. Sense and sensibility have been adapted on various platforms—film, television and stage. It remains one of Austen’s most cherished works.
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are sisters with opposing temperaments – Elinor is prudent, rational and responsible; Marianne is passionate, excitable and emotional. When Marianne is abandoned by an unscrupulous suitor, she is disconsolate, driving herself to a serious illness. Elinor, meanwhile, is dealing with her own betrayal but is stoic, refusing to reveal her emotions to even those closest to her. The sisters must navigate the misery of heartbreak in a society where status and money determine the outcomes of love and marriage. And to find happiness, they must learn to accept that both sense and sensibility are intertwined.
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
