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Sense and Sensibility

By Jane Austen
Series: Collins Classics
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Sense and Sensibility is a classic novel that follows the lives of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate love, society, and economic challenges in late 18th-century England. The story contrasts the sisters' differing approaches to life: Elinor's rational restraint and Marianne's emotional candour. Through their romantic entanglements and struggles, the novel explores themes of societal expectations, family dynamics, and the complexity of human emotions.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate classic literature that delves into themes of love, family, and social standing. It's perfect for those who are captivated by witty dialogue, rich character development, and the exploration of contrasting personalities within a tightly-knit family.

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Sense and Sensibility

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I wish as well as every body else to be perfectly happy; but like every body else it must be in my own way.

When the Dashwood family are forced into more modest circumstances, sisters Marianne and Elinor also find themselves suddenly entangled in matters of the heart. Passionate and spirited, young Marianne falls for the charming but unreliable Mr Willoughby. Elinor, by contrast rational and sensible, forms a close bond with Edward Ferrars, but must cope stoically with the news that he is promised to another. Only through their shared experiences of love and loss do both sisters learn that the key to happiness comes from finding the perfect mixture of rationality and feeling.

Sense and Sensibility was Jane Austen’s first published work when it appeared in 1811. It has become one of her best-loved novels and has been the subject of several adaptations for film and television.

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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen is often praised for its keen observation of social manners and its exploration of the tensions between rationality and emotion. Reviewers frequently compliment the compelling character development, particularly of the Dashwood sisters, and the witty, incisive prose that critiques 19th-century British society. The novel's blend of romance, satire, and reflection on societal norms continues to enchant readers and secure its place as a beloved classic.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008195502

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: William Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 368

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Fiction General Fiction Jane Austen Literary Fiction Most Popular Books of All Time Series: Collins Classics

About the Author

Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist whose work centred on social commentary and realism. Her works of romantic fiction are set among the landed gentry, and she is one of the most widely read writers in English literature.

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