Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen, published by Penguin Adult on June 27, 1996, is an abridged edition comprising 336 pages. This classic novel follows the lives of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, two sisters with contrasting personalities, as they navigate the challenges of love and societal expectations following their father’s death. With their family estate inherited by their brother John, the sisters relocate to a cottage in Devonshire, where they encounter romantic entanglements that test their resilience and values.
Readers will find a rich exploration of the sisters’ experiences as they confront heartbreak and disappointment. Elinor’s attraction to Edward Ferras and Marianne’s infatuation with the charming yet unreliable John Willoughby highlight the complexities of relationships and the impact of societal pressures. As the narrative unfolds, both sisters learn to cope with their respective challenges, ultimately leading to resolutions that reflect their growth and understanding of love. This edition offers a concise yet engaging glimpse into the themes of juvenile fiction and classic literature.
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Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are two strikingly different sisters. On their father’s death, the Estate goes to their brother John who, encouraged his his wife, goes against his father’s wishes of looking after his sisters and step-mother. They retire to a cottage in Devonshire, but not before Elinor and Edward Ferras become mutually attracted. In Devonshire Marianne falls desperately in love with John Willoughby, an attractive but unprincipled man. Each sister discovers that their suitors have become engaged to other women and the story centres on the different way they cope with this distress. All ends well, however, when Edward is released from his engagement and can marry Elinor, and Marianne is won over by an old admirer.
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