Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen is a classic novel published by Oxford University Press in 2019. This edition, consisting of 294 pages, presents the story of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, two sisters navigating the complexities of love and societal expectations in a world dominated by wealth and self-interest. As they face challenges in their romantic pursuits, the narrative explores themes of emotional restraint and the impact of social proprieties on women’s lives.
Readers will find a rich analysis of the characters’ experiences with love, loss, and hope, as well as a humorous critique of the societal norms of the Regency era. This updated edition includes a new introduction by John Mullan, which highlights Austen’s innovative use of dialogue and style. Additionally, it features updated notes, a chronology, and a bibliography, making it a valuable resource for those interested in literary criticism and the historical context of the period.
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‘Pray, pray be composed,’ cried Elinor, ‘and do not betray what you feel to every body present. Perhaps he has not observed you yet.’For Elinor Dashwood, sensible and sensitive, and her romantic, impetuous younger sister Marianne, the prospect of marrying the men they love appears remote. In a world ruled by money and self-interest, the Dashwood sisters have neither fortune nor connections. Concerned for others and for social proprieties, Elinor is ill-equipped to compete with self-centred fortune-hunters like Lucy Steele, whilst Marianne’s unswerving belief in the truth of her own feelings makes her more dangerously susceptible to the designs of unscrupulous men.Through her heroines’ parallel experiences of love, loss, and hope, Jane Austen offers a powerful analysis of the ways in which women’s lives were shaped by the claustrophobic society in which they had to survive.FeaturesOne of Austen’s five major novels in a new, updated editionIncludes a new introduction from John Mullan celebrating Austen’s experimental use of dialogue and style, and her use of comedyUpdated notes, chronology, and bibliographyMullan’s reading seeks to remind us what an exciting and unusual novel Sense and Sensibility was, and isABOUT THE SERIESFor over 100 years Oxford World’s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford’s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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