Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen, published by Random House Publishing Group on December 1, 1982, is a reissue of the author’s first published work. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The novel introduces readers to the lives of two sisters navigating the complexities of love and societal expectations in early 19th-century England, set against the backdrop of romantic walks and genteel gatherings.
In this tragicomedy, Austen explores the contrasting personalities of the sisters, Marianne and Elinor, as they encounter the intrigues of the landed gentry. The narrative delves into themes of romance and the societal pressures surrounding marriage, illustrating how neither sense nor sensibility can ensure true happiness. With its rich characterizations and engaging plot, Sense and Sensibility remains a significant work within the realms of fiction and literary classics.
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In 1811, Jane Austen’s first published work, Sense and Sensibility, marked the debut of England’s premier novelist of manners. Believing that “3 or 4 families in a country village is the very thing to work on,” she created a brilliant tragicomedy of flirtation and folly. Romantic walks through lush Devonshire and genteel dinner parties at a stately manor draw two pretty sisters into the schemes and manipulations of landed gentry determined to marry wisely and well. Neither sense nor sensibility can guarantee happiness for either—as romantic Marianne falls prey to a dangerous rascal, and reasonable Elinor loses her heart to a gentleman already engaged. Wonderfully entertaining yet subtle and probing in its characterizations, Sense and Sensibility richly displays the supreme artistry of a great English novelist.
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