Sense and Sensibility

Name: Sense and Sensibility
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd
SKU: 9781847494849
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By Jane Austen

Series: Evergreens

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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen weaves the tale of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate love and society after the loss of their family estate. The novel contrasts the sisters' differing approaches to life—Elinor's practicality and Marianne's emotional spontaneity. Through their experiences, Austen examines themes of class, romance, and societal norms in 19th-century England.
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"Sense and Sensibility" is famously characterised as the story of two Dashwood sisters who embody the conflict between the oppressive nature of 'civilised' society and the human desire for romantic passion.

Jane Austen's classic story of the Dashwood sisters

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Sense and Sensibility is the story of the two Dashwood sisters, who embody the conflict between the oppressive nature of "civilised" society and the human desire for romantic passion. Elinor is cautious and unassuming about sentimental matters, while Marianne is wild and passionate, falling hopelessly in love with Mr Willoughby. But the lessons in life and romance see the two characters develop and change, with sense and sensibility needing to be compromised as a matter of survival.

Austen’s first published work, the novel has been read as an autobiographical reflection of her relationship with her own sister Cassandra. Against the backdrop of a fragile social context, Jane Austen creates a romantic masterpiece of raw and intense quality.

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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen is highly praised for its lifelike characters and realistic portrayal of social dynamics. John Cowper Powys notes Austen's ability to imbue her characters with authentic life, a talent he regards as unmatched by any writer, living or deceased.

Book Details

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ISBN: 9781847494849

Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 July 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Alma Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 252g

Pages: 368

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Classic Fiction Classic General Fiction Fiction General Fiction Jane Austen Literary Fiction Series: Evergreens

About the Author

The witty and sharply satirical novels of Jane Austen have an influence that shows no sign of waning, with continual adaptations and echoes in contemporary culture, and an ever-enthousiastic audience.

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