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Sense and Sensibility

By Jane Austen
Series: Macmillan Collector's Library
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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen explores the lives of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate love, heartbreak, and societal expectations in Regency England. The novel deftly contrasts the sisters' personalities—Elinor's sense and Marianne's sensibility—highlighting their different approaches to romance and life. This classic tale involves themes of social status, family bonds, and the pursuit of happiness amidst financial challenges.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This story expertly weaves themes of love, family, and societal expectations, making it ideal for those who appreciate classic tales of romance and social commentary. Its rich character development and witty narrative will captivate readers who enjoy exploring the complexities of human emotions and relationships in a historical context.

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Sense and Sensibility

A special edition of Jane Austen’s elegant novel of family, society and manners with illustrations by Hugh Thomson and bonus material by Jane Austen expert Sophie Reynolds.

A special edition of Jane Austen's elegant novel of family, society and manners with illustrations by Hugh Thomson and bonus material by Jane Austen expert Sophie Reynolds.

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A special edition from Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning classics that make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Featuring beautiful heritage wallpaper patterns from Jane Austen's own home in Hampshire, these collectable paperback editions are a must for all Jane Austen fans.

Two sisters of opposing temperament but who share the pangs of tragic love provide the subjects for Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. Elinor, practical and conventional, the epitome of sense, desires a man who is promised to another woman. Marianne, emotional and sentimental, the epitome of sensibility, loses her heart to a scoundrel who jilts her. A powerful drama of family life and growing up, Sense and Sensibility is at once a subtle comedy of manners and a striking critique of early nineteenth-century society.

With original illustrations by the celebrated Hugh Thomson, this Macmillan Collector's Library edition also features bonus material by Jane Austen expert Sophie Reynolds.

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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen is celebrated for its exploration of romantic and familial relationships, with particular praise for its vivid characterisation and witty dialogue. Reviewers often highlight the depth of the sisters' contrasting personalities, Elinor's sense and Marianne's sensibility, and appreciate Austen's critique of societal norms and class distinctions of her era. The novel maintains its appeal through its timeless examination of love, duty, and the balance between emotion and reason.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035007813

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Collector's Library

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Hugh Thomson
  • Introduction by Henry Hitchings

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 179.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 464

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Fiction General Fiction Historical Romance Humour Jane Austen Literary Fiction Most Popular Books of All Time Romance Series: Macmillan Collector's Library

About the Author

Jane Austen was born in 1775 in rural Hampshire, the daughter of an affluent village rector who encouraged her in her artistic pursuits. In novels such as Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park and Emma she developed her subtle analysis of contemporary life through depictions of the middle classes in small towns. Her sharp wit and incisive portraits of ordinary people have given her novels enduring popularity. She died in 1817.

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