Description

Jane Austen's debut novel, *Sense and Sensibility*, masterfully contrasts the lives of two sisters navigating love and society in Georgian England. Elinor, the elder, embodies reason and restraint, while the younger, Marianne, is guided by passionate emotion. When their family faces financial hardship, both sisters must confront romantic disappointments and societal expectations, learning to balance their innate natures with the practicalities of life. Through witty observations and keen social commentary, Austen explores the complexities of marriage, status, and the pursuit of happiness in a world where prudence often clashes with passion.

Available Editions

paperback edition cover

paperback

Penguin

Published Apr 29, 2003

454 pages

ISBN: 9780141439662

available
paperback edition cover

paperback

Penguin Random House

Published Jan 1, 2014

464 pages

ISBN: 9780099589341

available

Sense and Sensibility

Jane Austen

paperback

Unknown

Published Jan 1, 2006

445 pages

ISBN: 9785976209442

available

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@gxuosiJul 3, 2026

and i beat willoughby to death with a baseball bat

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First Published

1811

Language

eng

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