Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen, published by Random House Publishing Group on January 9, 2001, is a Modern Library paperback edition featuring 304 pages. This classic novel, originally published in 1811, presents a detailed portrait of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, who navigate the challenges of love and societal expectations after the death of their father. As they seek financial security through marriage, they encounter various obstacles, including unscrupulous suitors and meddling relatives.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as romance and the intricacies of social class within the Victorian era. This edition includes a new Introduction by Pulitzer Prize finalist David Gates, along with explanatory notes that enhance the reading experience. Sense and Sensibility remains a significant work in the literary canon, offering insights into the lives of women in a historical context while engaging with timeless issues of love and family dynamics.
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Published in 1811, Sense and Sensibility has delighted generations of readers with its masterfully crafted portrait of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. Forced to leave their home after their father’s death, Elinor and Marianne must rely on making good marriages as their means of support. But unscrupulous cads, meddlesome matriarchs, and various guileless and artful women impinge on their chances for love and happiness. The novelist Elizabeth Bowen wrote, “The technique of [Jane Austen’s novels] is beyond praise….Her mastery of the art she chose, or that chose her, is complete.”
This Modern Library Paperback Classics edition contains a new Introduction by Pulitzer Prize finalist David Gates, in addition to new explanatory notes.
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