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When Mr. Dashwood dies, he leaves his second wife and her three daughters at the mercy of his son and heir, John. John's wife convinces him to turn his step-mother and half-sisters out, and they move to a country cottage, rented to them by a distant relative. In their newly reduced circumstances Elinor and Marianne, the two eldest daughters, wrestle with ideas of romance and reality and their apparent opposition to each other. Elinor struggles in silent propriety, while Marianne is as violently romantic as her ideals. Life, however, teaches the girls to balance sense and sensibility in their approach to love and marriage.

Sense and Sensibility was Jane Austen's first novel to be published, in 1811. It has been adapted for film and television many times, most notably in Ang Lee's 1995 film adaptation.

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Set in Southwest England in the late 1800s, Sense and Sensibility follows the lives of the Dashwood sisters Elinor and Marianne. When inheritance money from their father does not fall their way, the sisters and their mother must move in with distant relatives. Settling in at Barton Park, the Dashwood sisters discover a new life, filled with new acquaintances and different suitors. From these new encounters, their lives are forever changed through a series of love, romance, and heartbreaks. Ultimately the sisters must choose between sense and sensibility while uncovering secrets about their potential suitors and the wealth-inspired motives the society holds.

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 ÝJane 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.

Jane Austen's first published novel, Sense and Sensibility is a wonderfully entertaining tale of flirtation and folly that revolves around two starkly different sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. While Elinor is thoughtful, considerate, and calm, her younger sister is emotional and wildly romantic. Both are looking for a husband, but neither Elinor's reason nor Marianne's passion can lead them to perfect happiness-as Marianne falls for an unscrupulous rascal and Elinor becomes attached to a man who's already engaged.&&& Startling secrets, unexpected twists, and heartless betrayals interrupt the marriage games that follow. Filled with satiric wit and subtle characterizations, Sense and Sensibility teaches that true love requires a balance of reason and emotion.

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Jane Austen's debut novel is a brilliant tragicomedy of flirtation and folly in which two sisters who represent "sense" and "sensibility," or restraint and emotionalism, experience love and heartbreak in their own separate ways. The impetuous Marianne falls passionately in love with the dashing John Willoughby and makes no secret of her affections. Meanwhile, Elinor and the mild-mannered Edward Ferras feel a mutual attraction, yet neither has the directness to acknowledge it. When it is revealed that Willoughby is in fact an unscrupulous fortune hunter and that Edward is bound by a previous commitment to another woman, each sister's romantic hopes are dashed. As they bear their grief in their different ways, Marianne learns from Elinor's quiet restraint, while Elinor learns the value of Marianne's candid expression. In the end, both sisters are happily settled, having each developed a more balanced approach to life and love.

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Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve when she falls in love with the charming but unsuitable John Willoughby, ignoring her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behavior leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Elinor, sensitive to social convention, struggles to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Will the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love?

Two sisters of opposing temperaments share the pangs of tragic love, and their mutual suffering brings a closer understanding between the two sisters, and true love finally triumphs.

Sense and Sensibility is the first published novel by Jane Austen. Originally published under the pseudonym "A Lady," Sense and Sensibility tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, who, upon the death of their father, are left in reduced circumstances to live on the country estate of a distant relative. At Barton Park, the Dashwood sisters engage in romances with the reserved Edward Ferrars, the dashing yet fickle Mr. Willoughby, and the gentlemanly Colonel Brandon, and eventually find the fulfillment of their romantic yearnings. Sense and Sensibility was among the first realistic romance novels to be published and shows Austen's skill at developing perceptive yet sympathetic characters. It has been translated into numerous languages and adapted for the stage and screen. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

Two sisters, one practical and conventional and the other emotional and sentimental, find that only through compromise of their mutual differences can they get along.

In Sense and Sensibility, the first of Jane Austen's novels to be published, Austen created a brilliant tragicomedy of flirtation and folly. Genteel dinner parties and romantic walks through luxuriant Devonshire draw two attractive sisters into the schemes of landed gentry set on "marrying up." But neither emotionality nor practicality guarantee happiness for either. With her wry insight into the English middle class, Austen shows that the best man isn't obvious.

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The first of Jane Austen's novels to be published, Sense and sensibility marked the debut of England's primary novelist of manners. Convinced that "3 or 4 families in a country village is the very thing to work upon," Austen created a brilliant tragicomedy of flirtation and folly. Genteel dinner parties at a stately manor and romantic walks through luxuriant Devonshire draw two attractive sisters into the manipulations of landed gentry determined to marry well.

Sense and Sensibility is a classic novel by Jane Austen, published in 1811. It was published anonymously; By A Lady appears on the title page where the author's name might have been. It tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne as they come of age. They have an older half-brother, John, and a younger sister, Margaret. Edited by Macc Kay Production executive Avalon Giuliano ICON Intern Eden Giuliano Music By AudioNautix With Their Kind Permission �2020 Eden Garret Giuliano (P) Eden Garret Giuliano.

Sense and Sensibility is a novel by Jane Austen, and was her first published work when it appeared in 1811 under the pseudonym "A Lady". A work of romantic fiction, better known as a comedy of manners, Sense and Sensibility is set in southwest England, London and Kent between 1792 and 1797, and portrays the life and loves of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. The novel follows the young ladies to their new home, a meagre cottage on a distant relative's property, where they experience love, romance and heartbreak. The philosophical resolution of the novel is ambiguous: the reader must decide whether sense and sensibility have truly merged.

Immerse yourself in the delicate balance of emotion and reason with "Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen. Follow the contrasting lives of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate love, heartbreak, and societal expectations. Elinor, the epitome of restraint, and Marianne, driven by passionate spontaneity, face financial difficulties after their father's death. Their romantic entanglements reveal the virtues and pitfalls of both sense and sensibility, leading to growth and unexpected happiness.

Welcome to the world of Jane Austen, one of the most beloved authors in the English language. Austen's works are known for their wit, social commentary, and romantic storylines that have captivated readers for generations. This audiobook is an introduction to the life and works of Austen and will provide a glimpse into her world and the literary legacy she left behind. From her early years as a writer to the publication of her most famous novels, including Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Emma, we will explore the themes, characters, and settings that make Austen's writing so timeless. Here you will discover the nuances of Austen's prose, the subtleties of her humor, and the depth of her insight into human relationships. Whether you are a longtime fan of Austen's work or new to her writing, this work is the perfect starting point for exploring the world of Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility was published in 1811, and follows the lives of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, as they navigate societal expectations and romantic pursuits in 19th-century England. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, class, and societal conventions. Pride and Prejudice was published in 1813, and tells the story of the Bennet family's attempts to find suitable husbands for the five sisters. The novel explores themes of pride, prejudice, social class, gender roles, and the power of first impressions, and centers around the relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy Mansfield Park is a novel by Jane Austen published in 1814, which follows the story of Fanny Price, a poor girl sent to live with her wealthy relatives at their estate in Mansfield Park. The novel explores themes of morality, social hierarchy, family relationships, and the role of women in society, and is known for its nuanced characterizations and commentary on the societal norms of Austen's time.

Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility is the story of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, who struggle to achieve respectability, each in their own way in the face of the strict social conventions of early eighteenth-century England. The carefree childhood of the two young sisters comes to an abrupt end upon their father's death which leaves the family penniless and pushed out of the estate upon which they grew up. They move to a modest cottage on the property owned by a distant relative and there they experience love, romance, and heartbreak as they each attend to the serious business of achieving material security through marriage. Through their romantic relationships, we are able to see the difference in their approaches to life. While Elinor, the somewhat reserved eldest daughter embodies good sense, fine judgment and discretion. She has a keen sense of responsibility to her family and friends and she places their welfare and interests above her own. Marianne, the romantically inclined and eagerly expressive second daughter, follows her heart while totally disregarding what society thinks. Marianne falls in love much too quickly while the more intellectual Elinor sees her chances for a happy marriage fade when she discovers the man for whom she's fallen for is already engaged. This delightful comedy of manners remains as fresh a cautionary tale today as it ever was. The novel has been in continuous publication since 1811, and has many times been illustrated, excerpted, abridged, and adapted for stage, film, and television.

'"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 socialproprieties, 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.

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When Mrs Dashwood is forced by an avaricious daughter-in-law to leave the family home in Sussex, she takes her three daughters to live in a modest cottage in Devon. For Elinor, the eldest daughter, the move means a painful separation from the man she loves, but her sister Marianne finds in Devon the romance and excitement which she longs for. The contrasting fortunes and temperaments of the two girls as they struggle to cope in their different ways with the cruel events which fate has in store for them are portrayed by Jane Austen with her usual irony, humour and profound sensibility.

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Sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood set their sights on men who will perfectly match their disparate personalities, with unexpected results.

Sense and Sensibility, Jane Austen's first published novel (1811), introduced its readers to many of the themes which would dominate Austen's future work. On one level it is a simple story of two sisters finding fulfilment within a society bounded by regulations and restrictions. But on another it is a comprehensive exploration of the moral dilemmas facing young women in the choices they have to make about their lives. Austen writes about everyday events of her own time with a subtlety and sensitivity unprecedented in the English novel. This edition, first published in 2006, takes as its copytext the second edition of 1813, which corrects some errors of the first edition. The volume provides comprehensive explanatory notes, an extensive critical introduction covering the context and publication history of the work, a chronology of Austen's life and an authoritative textual apparatus. This edition is an indispensable resource for all scholars and readers of Austen.

In nineteenth-century England, two sisters are drawn into unhappy romances despite the cool judgment of one and the emotional intensity of the other.

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Jane Austen's subtle and witty novel of secrets and suppression, lies and seduction, brilliantly portrays a world where rigid social convention clashes with the impulses of the heart. It tells the story of two very different sisters who find themselves thrown into an unkind world when their father dies. Marianne, wild and impulsive, falls dangerously in love, while Elinor suffers her own private heartbreak but conceals her true feelings, even from those closest to her.
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Two sisters of opposing temperaments who share the pangs of tragic love provide the theme for Jane Austen's dramatically human narrative. Elinor, practical and conventional, is the perfection of sense. Marianne, emotional and sentimental, is the embodiment of sensibility. To each comes the sorrow of unhappy love.   Their mutual suffering brings a closer understanding between the two sisters--and true love finally triumphs when sense gives way to sensibility and sensibility gives way to sense. Jane Austen's authentic representation of early-nineteenth-century middle-class provincial life, written with forceful insight and gentle irony, makes her novels the enduring works on the mores and manners of her time. With an Introduction by Margaret Drabble and an Afterword by Mary Balogh 

Marianne Dashwood can't understand her sister. How could the attractive, witty, and charming Elinor fall for the quiet, self-effacing, and rather dull Edward Ferrars?

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"The more I know of the world, the more I am convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love. I require so much!" �Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility. Jane Austen's novel, Sense and Sensibility, is the story of two sisters trying to find happiness when society dictates the rules of love.

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When two sisters appear to be deserted by the young men they had intended to marry, the stage is set for a delicious comedy of manners that not only showcases Austen's perception, humor and incomparable prose, but offers a splendid glimpse of upper and middle-class English society of the early 19th century.

Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo.

It is the story of the lives and loves of two Dashwood sisters who pursue love and happiness around the pillars of genteel society.

Tells of the Dashwood sisters, sensible Elinor and passionate Marianne, whose chances at marriage seem doomed by their family's sudden loss of fortune.

Jane Austen's sweepingly romantic masterpiece continues to delight generation after generation of readers. Beautifully presented for a modern teen audience, this is the must-have edition of a timeless classic. Teenage sisters Marianne and Elinor Dashwood could not be more different. Marianne is passionat Se, impetuous, and recklessly romantic. Elinor is practical, thoughtful, and completely reserved. But Marianne and Elinor discover they have more in common than they thought when they both fall head over heels in love with unattainable men. Opposites in every way except for their heartbreak, the two girls are determined to make their dreams come true. But in a society ruled by status and money, Elinor and Marianne will have to fight for the happy ending they both deserve. Through a series of romantic misadventures the girls come to realize that the key to their happiness may not lie in fiery passion or strict reason--but somewhere in between.

Elinor is as prudent as her sister Marianne is impetuous. Each must learn from the other after they are forced by their father's death to leave their home and enter into the contests of polite society. The charms of unsuitable men and the schemes of rival ladies mean that their paths to success will be beset with disappointment.

With Mr. Dashwood's death, his wife and two daughters, Elinor and Marianne, must accustom themselves to genteel poverty. When Marianne meets the man of her dreams, everyone expects a marriage; unaccountably, he rejects her, with devastating effect. It falls to Elinor, the sensible elder sister, to pick up the pieces, while harboring a secret longing of her own. In Sense and Sensibility, the warmth between two very different sisters contrasts with Austen's deliciously precise observation of vanity, selfishness and snobbery.

Elinor and Marianne Dashwood can only find true happiness when in the older sister sense gives way to sensibility, and in the younger sister sensibility gives way to sense.

Two sisters with dissimilar personalities take very different paths to true love in nineteenth-century English society.

Two sisters, very different in attitude but both in search of the perfect man, are the heart of Sense and Sensibility. Sensible, restrained Elinor seems to have found a kindred spirit in Edward Ferrars, while the impetuous, romantic Marianne falls hard for the dashing Willoughby. But each man has a secret that may destroy the relationship. Will the sisters find happiness--or betrayal?

Genteel dinner parties at a stately manor and romantic walks through luxuriant Devonshire draw two attractive sisters into the manipulations of landed gentry determined to marry well.

Two sisters of opposing temperaments come to a closer understanding of each other through the shared sufferings of tragic love affairs, but true love finally triumphs.

Sense and Sensibility is a novel by Jane Austen, and was her first published work when it appeared in 1811 under the pseudonym "A Lady". A work of romantic fiction, better known as a comedy of manners, Sense and Sensibility is set in southwest England, London and Kent between 1792 and 1797, and portrays the life and loves of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. The novel follows the young ladies to their new home, a meagre cottage on a distant relative's property, where they experience love, romance and heartbreak. The philosophical resolution of the novel is ambiguous: the reader must decide whether sense and sensibility have truly merged.Jane Austen wrote the first draft of the novel in the form of a novel-in-letters (epistolary form) sometime around 1795 when she was about 19 years old, and gave it the title, Elinor and Marianne. She later changed the form to a narrative and the title to Sense and Sensibility. By changing the title, Austen added "philosophical depth" to what began as a sketch of two characters. The title of the book, and that of her next published novel, Pride and Prejudice (1813), may be suggestive of political conflicts of the 1790s. The book has been adapted for film, stage and television a number of times.Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist whose works of romantic fiction, set among the landed gentry, earned her a place as one of the most widely read writers in English literature. Her realism, biting irony and social commentary have gained her historical importance among scholars and critics.From 1811 until 1816, with the release of Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814) and Emma (1816), she achieved success as a published writer. She wrote two additional novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, both published posthumously in 1818, and began a third, which was eventually titled Sanditon, but died before completing it.In 1994, American literary critic Harold Bloom placed Austen among the greatest Western Writers of all time. In a 2002 poll to determine whom the UK public considers the greatest British people in history, Austen was ranked number 70 in the list of the "100 Greatest Britons". In 2003, Austen's Pride and Prejudice came second in the BBC's The Big Read, a national poll to find the "Nation's best-loved book." [Elib]

The family of Dashwood had long been settled in Sussex. Their estate was large, and their residence was at Norland Park, in the centre of their property, where, for many generations, they had lived in so respectable a manner as to engage the general good opinion of their surrounding acquaintance. The late owner of this estate was a single man, who lived to a very advanced age, and who for many years of his life, had a constant companion and housekeeper in his sister. But her death, which happened ten years before his own, produced a great alteration in his home; for to supply her loss, he invited and received into his house the family of his nephew Mr. Henry Dashwood, the legal inheritor of the Norland estate, and the person to whom he intended to bequeath it. In the society of his nephew and niece, and their children, the old Gentleman's days were comfortably spent. His attachment to them all increased. The constant attention of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dashwood to his wishes, which proceeded not merely from interest, but from goodness of heart, gave him every degree of solid comfort which his age could receive; and the cheerfulness of the children added a relish to his existence.

Marianne Dashwood can't understand her sister. How could the attractive, witty, and charming Elinor fall for the quiet, self-effacing, and rather dull Edward Ferrars? Meanwhile, Elinor worries that Marianne's heart-first approach to life will hurt her, especially when it comes to the dashing John Willoughby. Meanwhile, both Edward and Willoughby harbor secrets that will force these women to doubt their philosophies, their judgment, and their chances for happiness.    A compelling story with finely drawn characters, Sense and Sensibility remains one of Jane Austen's best-loved novels and reflects Austen's own uncertainty about whether sense or sensibility should ultimately triumph.

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In its marvelously perceptive portrayal of two young women in love, Sense and Sensibility is the answer to those who believe that Jane Austen's novels, despite their perfection of form and tone, lack strong feeling. Its two heroines, Marianne and Elinor--so utterly unlike each other-both undergo the most violent passions when they are separated from the men they love. What differentiates them, and gives this extraordinary book its complexity and brilliance, is the way each expresses her suffering: Marianne-young, impetuous, ardent-falls into paroxysms of grief when she is rejected by the dashing John Willoughby; while her sister, Elinor--wiser, more sensible, more self-controlled--masks her despair when it appears that Edward Ferrars is to marry the mean-spirited and cunning Lucy Steele. All, of course, ends happily--but not until Elinor's "sense" and Marianne's "sensibility" have equally worked to reveal the profound emotional life that runs beneath the surface of Austen's immaculate and irresistible art.

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HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'I wish as well as every body else to be perfectly happy; but like every body else it must be in my own way.' When the Dashwood family are forced into more modest circumstances, sisters Marianne and Elinor also find themselves suddenly entangled in matters of the heart. Passionate and spirited, young Marianne falls for the charming but unreliable Mr Willoughby. Elinor, by contrast rational and sensible, forms a close bond with Edward Ferrars, but must cope stoically with the news that he is promised to another. Only through their shared experiences of love and loss do both sisters learn that the key to happiness comes from finding the perfect mixture of rationality and feeling. Sense and Sensibility was Jane Austen's first published work when it appeared in 1811. It has become one of her most cherished novels and has been the subject of several adaptations for film and television.

'Miss Dashwood had a delicate complexion, regular features, and a remarkably pretty figure. Marianne was still handsomer. Her form, though not so correct as her sister's ... was more striking'As the title of Jane Austen's first published novel suggests, the difference between two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, lies not only in their appearance but also in their temperament. Yet Sense and Sensibility not only contrasts Elinor's good sense, her readiness to observe social forms and Marianne's impulsive candour, her warm but excessive sensibility; it also highlights their shared predicament in the face of a competitive marriage market. The sisters' parallel experience of love, and its threatened loss, causes both to readjust and question their own values. Jane Austen's satirical powers of observation and expression spare no one in this lively study of the constraints placed on gentry women in the eighteenth century.Ros Ballaster's introduction to this new Penguin Classics edition discusses Sense and Sensibility as domestic drama and as critique of the wider aesthetic, social and political concerns of Romanticism.

When Mrs. Dashwood is forced by an avaricious daughter-in-law to leave the family home in Sussex, she takes her three daughters to live in a modest cottage in Devon. For Elinor, the eldest daughter, the move means a painful separation from the man she loves, but her sister Marianne finds in Devon the romance and excitement for which she longs.

Gems of literature in a luxurious and unique design by Marjolein Bastin. The Marjolein Bastin Classics Series is a chance to rediscover classic literature in collectible, luxuriously illustrated volumes. For the first time ever, the internationally celebrated artwork of Marjolein Bastin graces the pages of a timeless classic, Sense and Sensibility, the story of the Dashwood sisters. Beyond bringing these stories to life, Bastin's series adds elaborately designed ephemera, such as four-color maps, letters, family trees, and sheet music. 

Two sisters have perhaps never been as different as Elinor and Marianne. Reserved and quiet Elinor is the epitome of sense while passionate and emotional Marianne embodies sensibility. Nonetheless, the two opposites do share the pain of broken hearts. But, after the heart ache, they meet in the middle and both find love again after becoming more alike than they ever thought possible.

In Jane Austen's classic tale, read by Kate Winslet, the reduced circumstances of the Dashwood family cast a shadow over the romantic aspirations of daughters Elinor and Marianne—who must learn to mix sense with sensibility in approaching their problems with money and men.

Mrs. Dashwood's husband has died, leaving her and her three daughters Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret homeless and poor. They move in with distant relatives, the Middletons. Elinor is ruled by logic. When she learns her beloved Edward is engaged to another, she keeps her heartache a secret. Meanwhile, Marianne lives by her emotions and is smitten with the dapper Mr. Willoughby. When he proves false, Marianne is devastated. Through a series of romances and heartbreaks, Elinor and Marianne learn to balance sense and sensibility in order to find happiness. First published in 1811 in the UK, this is one of Jane Austen's most famous comedies of manners. This is an unabridged version of a 1902 edition, including illustrations by Hugh Thomson."

Classic Literature. Fiction. Within the insular world of the English countryside, among struggling clerical families, husband-hunting mothers and daughters, country fools and snobs, Jane Austen found the raw material she needed to write brilliant novels widely admired for their satiric wit, subtlety and perfection of style. Sense and Sensibility is one of the best of these. It is the story of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, who represent sense and sensibility, respectively. When both appear to be deserted by the young men they had intended to marry, the stage is set for a delicious comedy of manners that not only showcases Austen's perception, humor and incomparable prose, but offers a splendid glimpse of upper and middle-class English society of the early 18th century.

This edition of "Sense and Sensibility" has been carefully formatted for your ebook reader with a functional table of contents and contains all the original watercolor illustrations by C.E. Brock.Sense and Sensibility is a novel by Jane Austen, and was her first published work when it appeared in 1811 under the pseudonym "A Lady". A work of romantic fiction, Sense and Sensibility is set in southwest England between 1792 and 1797, and portrays the life and loves of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. The novel follows the young ladies to their new home, a meagre cottage on a distant relative's property, where they experience love, romance and heartbreak. The philosophical resolution of the novel is ambiguous: the reader must decide whether sense and sensibility have truly merged.Jane Austen (1775 - 1817) was an English novelist whose works of romantic fiction, set among the landed gentry, earned her a place as one of the most widely read writers in English literature. Her realism and biting social commentary have gained her historical importance among scholars and critics.

Sense and Sensibility follows the lives of sisters Elinor and Marianne. When inheritance money from their father does not fall their way, they must move in with distant relatives. From these new encounters the sisters uncover secrets about potential suitors and the wealth-inspired motives the society holds.

This special edition of Sense and Sensibility includes the famous illustrations by Charles Edmond Brock, created in 1898. Brock and his brothers were all successful illustrators of the day and often posed for each other using costumes, props and furniture in their Cambridge studio. Brock's younger brother, Henry, also illustrated Austen's books and joined him in illustrating other Austen releases for this set of 1898 editions. Sense and Sensibility, first published in 1811, was Austen's first published novel. The story revolves around the Misses Dashwood, Elinor and Marianne, left in reduced circumstances after their father's death. Their new home is a cottage on a distant relative's property, where they experience both romance and heartbreak. Marianne meets the dashing John Willoughby who courts her with poetry and flowers. Meanwhile, staid, sober neighbor Colonel Brandon also falls in love with Marianne, but she makes her preference for his rival clear. Elinor is in love with the diffident Edward Ferrars, a young man of good breeding and high moral standing. Their sentiments are quite compatible but his ambitious sister Fanny has other plans for him and works to separate these kindred souls. As true love finds its way to persevering over all obstacles, the impetuous sister gains maturity and balance and the cautious sister has her emotional awakening.

Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen, one of literature's most beloved stories of love, marriage, and social mores, is now available in a fine exclusive collector's edition featuring a laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping, making it ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike. Each collectible volume will be the perfect addition to any well-appointed library. The Sense and Sensibility Seasons Edition--Fall: Presents Jane Austen's beloved classic, widely regarded as a preeminent example of Romantic epistolary fiction, and after Pride and Prejudice, solidifying Austen's place in literature's pantheon of great writers Explores such important themes as the legal ramifications of love and marriage in high society, sense (rationalism) vs. sensibility (emotionalism), gender roles in the eighteenth century, and the deleterious effects of wealth and greed on relationships Is ideal for special-edition book collectors, fans of literary fiction and classic literature, and people who love both the book and the cinematic adaptations it inspired Whether you're buying this as a gift or as a self-purchase, this remarkable limited edition features: Beautiful hardcover with a distinctive one-of-a-kind, high-end/high-treatment laser-cut jacket, perfect for standing out on any discerning fiction-lover's bookshelf Trim Size: 6 x 9 Beautiful decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes distributed throughout An exquisite matching laser-cut bookmark Part of a 4-volume Fall Seasons series including Anne of Green Gables, Dracula, and Shakespeare in Autumn: Select Plays and the Complete Sonnets. 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-centered fortune-hunters like Lucy Steele, while Marianne's unswerving belief in the truth of her own feelings makes her more dangerously susceptible to the designs of unscrupulous men. Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen (Seasons Edition--Fall) is one of four titles available in the Fall Seasons series. The Fall collection also includes Anne of Green Gables, Dracula, and Shakespeare in Autumn: Select Plays and the Complete Sonnets.  

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"The more I know of the world, the more I am convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love. I require so much!" ? Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility follows the life and loves of the Dashwood Sisters. The two women experience love, romance and heartbreak in this classic from Jane Austen. This story has been shared with audiences through television mini-series, film, and adaptation (Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters).

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Set in southwest England, the novel portrays the life and loves of the Dashwood sisters. Considered a pioneer of romance genre, Sense and Sensibility is Jane Austen's first published work of romantic fiction.

When two sisters, Elinor and Marianne, and their mother are left to the financial mercies of John Dashwood and his wife, they find themselves in drastically reduced circumstances.

Abeloved classic, Austen's first published novel explores the question of what drives your life: your heart or your head? The Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, are as different as sisters can be. Serious Elinor lives by reason and thoughtfulness while her younger sister, Marianne, only follows her passions. But in questions of love, they learn neither the heart nor head alone will lead them to happiness. Filled with romance, Austen's brilliant wit, and rich characterization, this is a celebration of sisterly love and the need for family--no matter how different they might be from us.

Two sisters who represent "sense" and "sensibility," or restraint and emotionalism, experience love and heartbreak in their own separate ways.

Fiction. Romance. Historical Fiction. "Sense and Sensibility" is the story of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, who have contrasting temperaments. On the surface Elinor, the older sister represents sense or reason while Marianne represents sensibility or emotion, however upon closer examination we find that they both exhibit varying aspects of each characteristic. A classic coming of age story "Sense and Sensibility" was Jane Austen's first published novel.

Jane Austen's classic tale of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, who, when they are deprived of their family inheritance, leave their Sussex home for a new life in Devonshire.

Jane Austen's first published novel, Sense and Sensibility, tells the classic tale of love and heartbreak in late 18th century England. The story follows the romantic trials and tribulations of the daughters of the recently widowed Mrs. Dashwood as they encounter, and learn to handle, the emotionally reckless male characters of Georgian society. In order to find happiness, the two teenage heroines (Marianne and Elinor) must each learn to navigate through a life where status and money govern the rules of love. A true classic of English literature, Sense and Sensibility is written with all the hallmarks of Austen?s style, providing strong female protagonists, great irony and wit, and showcasing her superb talent for character creation and dialogue.

Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Meanwhile Elinor, always sensitive to social convention, is struggling to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Through their parallel experience of love - and its threatened loss - the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love.

Two sisters, the discreet Elinor, representing sense, and the reckless Marianne, representing sensibility, pursue love and happiness around the pillars of genteel society.

The story centres on the personalities of the two sisters, whose contrasting temperaments are examined as they undergo comparable experiences in the loss of the men they love, it rejoices also in a wealth of minor characters such as the comic Mrs Jennings and Sir John and Lady Middleton, drawn with consummate satiric skill.

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LARGE PRINT EDITION. Set in London at the turn of the 18th century, The Dashwood family is on the crux of financial ruin after the untimely death of the patriarch. Forced to pack up their belongings and relinquish their comfortable lifestyle, Mrs. Dashwood and her three daughters, move in with their distant relatives the Middeltons, at Barton Park. There, they must each adapt to a new, more sensible way of life. Sense and Sensibility is a story teeming with gossip, lies, betrayal and love. As comes with the responsibility of adulthood, Marianne and Elinor Dashwood must both find suitors, or their prospects for a happy life will most certainly be diminished. Needing to stay with their estranged family in their home, the new dynamics of the household are anything but conventional. Elinor, the more judicious of the two sisters, understands the perils of what's to come should she not find a husband. But Marianne has a different agenda. Believing firmly in the power of love, Marianne holds out hope that when she does marry, it won't only be for financial security In Jane Austen's first novel, the Dashwood sisters quickly learn that love requires a balance of both head and heart, and that the commitment of marriage is one that requires a mature sensibility. With an eye-catching new cover, and a cleanly typeset manuscript, this edition of Sense and Sensibility is both modern, and readable. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are two strikingly different sisters. Both are in love -- Elinor with respectable Edward Ferrars and Marianne with John Willoughby, attractive but very unsuitable. But when they find out that both men are engaged to other women, the agonizing struggle between head and heart begins.

This is the story of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, two strikingly different sisters. Forced to move to a cottage in Devonshire after their father's death, the sisters both fall in love with men whom they discover are not what they seem.

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SENSE AND SENSIBILITY is the story of an English family of sisters who are turned out of their family home by the laws of primogeniture. They must seek their fortunes through advantageous matches. Elinor Dashwood represents "sense" among the sisters, embodying moderation and prudence. Her sister Marianne represents "sensibility," a susceptibility to feelings that causes her much pain but also opens her up to the richness of love. Jane Austen's acute observations of differences in class and wealth, as well as her sharp mocking wit, helps her to limn her memorable characters as they find their way towards mates who will be true, frank, and honest with them. The sisters' experiences, both good and bad, leave them the wiser and ourselves much the richer.

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Two sisters try to find enduring love in a world marked by class and social differences

Jane Austen's first published work, meticulously constructed and sparkling with her unique wit Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Meanwhile Elinor, always sensitive to social convention, is struggling to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Through their parallel experience of love - and its threatened loss - the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love. This edition also includes explanatory notes and textual variants between first and second edition. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics. 'Oh! Mama, how spiritless, how tame was Edward's manner in reading to us last night! I felt for my sister most severely. Yet she bore it with so much composure, she seemed scarcely to notice it. I could hardly keep my seat.' Spirited and impulsive, Marianne Dashwood is the complete opposite to her controlled and sensible sister, Elinor. When it comes to matters of the heart, Marianne is passionate and romantic and soon falls for the charming, but unreliable Mr Willoughby. Elinor, in contrast, copes stoically with the news that her love, Edward Ferrars is promised to another. It is through their shared experiences of love that both sisters come to learn that the key to a successful match comes from finding the perfect mixture of rationality and feeling.

'...the more I know of the world, the more I am convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love.' Marianne Dashwood is young, flirtatious and ready to meet a knight in shining armour. Her sister, Elinor, is more restrained - she knows that when it comes to romance, slow and steady wins the race. But while both seem to have found what they want, the path to happiness isn't as straightforward as they first thought. True love has a habit of breaking the rules and turning up whenever it's least expected...

"I am afraid," replied Elinor, "that the pleasantness of an employment does not always evince its propriety." --"Sense & Sensibility" Elinor is as prudent as her sister Marianne is impetuous. Each must learn from the other after they are they are forced by their father's death to leave their home and enter into the contests of polite society. The charms of unsuitable men and the schemes of rival ladies mean that their paths to success are thwart with disappointment but together they attempt to find a way to happiness. - With a new introduction - Written when she was only seventeen, "Sense and Sensibility" is the novel that launched Jane Austen's career

Elinor, practical and conventional, is the perfection of sense. Marianne, emotional and sentimental, is the embodiment of sensibility. To both comes the sorrow of unhappy love.

Elinor and Marianne are two daughters of Mr. Dashwood by his second wife. They have a younger sister, Margaret, and an older half-brother named John. When their father dies, the family estate passes to John and the Dashwood women are left in reduced circumstances. Fortunately, a distant relative offers to rent the women a cottage on his property.The novel follows the Dashwood sisters to their new home, where they experience both romance and heartbreak.

When Mr. Dashwood dies, he leaves his second wife and her three daughters at the mercy of his son and heir, John. John's wife convinces him to turn his step-mother and half-sisters out, and they move to a country cottage, rented to them by a distant relative. In their newly reduced circumstances Elinor and Marianne, the two eldest daughters, wrestle with ideas of romance and reality and their apparent opposition to each other. Elinor struggles in silent propriety...

Teenage sisters Marianne and Elinor Dashwood fall head over heals in love with unattainable men. In a society ruled by status and money, they will have to fight for the happt ending they both deserve.

Jane Austen's first published novel, Sense and Sensibility, is a witty satire of the sentimental novel, a popular genre in Britain throughout the 1790s and the Regency. When it first appeared in 1811, the words in its title carried significant cultural weight beyond the confines of the novel, and into both popular and learned discourse. Through her dual heroines, Austen addresses, and satirizes, notions of sense and sensibility, and engages with the issues of inheritance, marriage, and love. The story concerns two sisters: the level-headed Elinor and the passionate and impulsive Marianne. When their father dies, his son by a previous marriage assumes possession of the family home. Marianne and Elinor, left to the care of their mercenary brother John and his wife Fanny, must remove to a cottage with their mother. Each sister meets a man in whom she is interested, and as with other Austen novels, requited love does not come easily. This newly annotated edition offers a thorough and perceptive introduction and a wide range of carefully selected contextual materials that further explore the term "sensibility."

Two sisters of opposing temperaments share the pangs of tragic love.

Jane Austen sets social snobbery against summer picnics; social rejection against the passion of real love. Her warm portrait of the relationship between two very different sisters contrasts her precise observation of vanity, selfishness and snobbery.

'I wish, as well as everybody else, to be perfectly happy; but, like everybody else, it must be in my own way' Discover the beloved story of sisters, love and society that launched Jane Austen's career. Elinor is as prudent as her sister Marianne is impetuous. Each must learn from the other after they are they are forced by their father's death to leave their home and enter into the contests of polite society. The charms of unsuitable men and the schemes of rival ladies mean that their paths to success are thwart with disappointment but together they attempt to find a way to happiness.

"Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen. 'Young women who have no economic or political power must attend to the serious business of contriving material security'. Jane Austen's sardonic humour lays bare the stratagems, the hypocrisy and the poignancy inherent in the struggle of two very different sisters to achieve respectability. Sense and Sensibility is a delightful comedy of manners in which the sisters Elinor and Marianne represent these two qualities. Elinor's character is one of Augustan detachment, while Marianne, a fervent disciple of the Romantic Age, learns to curb her passionate nature in the interests of survival. This book, the first of Austen s novels to be published, remains as fresh a cautionary tale today as it ever was."--from Amazon.com.

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY FRANCESCA SEGAL The Vintage Classics Austen series is designed by the writer and illustrator Leanne Shapton and introduced by some of our finest contemporary writers and Austen fans: Alexander McCall Smith, Lynne Truss, Amanda Vickery, Francesca Segal, P.D. James and Andrew Motion. 'Jane Austen is the pinnacle to which all other authors aspire' J. K. Rowling Elinor is as prudent as her sister Marianne is impetuous. Each must learn from the other after they are they are forced by their father's death to leave their home and enter into the contests of polite society. The charms of unsuitable men and the schemes of rival ladies mean that their paths to success are thwart with disappointment but together they attempt to find a way to happiness.

"Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willougby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Meanwhile Elinor, always sensitive to social convention, is struggling to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Through their parallel experience of love 7F 13 and its threatened loss 7F 13 the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love. This edition also includes explanatory notes, textual variants between first and second edition, and Tony Tanner's introduction to the original Penguin Classic edition."--Back cover.

The engaging story of sisters Elinor and Marianne, whose lives are turned upside down when they are left almost penniless following the death of their father. Two men with whom the sisters form attachments present more unforeseen challenges along the way.

Originally titled Elinor and Marianne, Sense and Sensibility was the first of Jane Austen's novels to be published. The contrasting personalities of two sisters are the centre of the story, supported by a wealth of satirically portrayed minor characters.

This is one of a complete set of Jane Austen's novels collating the editions published during the author's lifetime and previously unpublished manuscripts. The books are illustrated with 19th century-plates and incorporate revisions by experts in the light of subsequent research.

Austen's mastery of irony, dialogue, and realism make Sense and Sensibility a pure pleasure to read. No one will want to pass up this elegantly designed, cloth-bound, portable edition.

In this novel, Jane Austen set social snobbery against summer picnics; social rejection against the passion of real love. Her portrayal of the relationship between the two sisters contrasts with her precise observation of the vanity and snobbery of their society. This is a study edition.

Sus protagonistas las j�venes hermanas Dashwood, quienes, desde caracteres contrapuestos, comparten el mismo af�n por la b�squeda de la felicidad. Elinor, tranquila y paciente, conf�a en salvar con su discreci�n los obst�culos que impiden su relaci�n con Edward Ferrars. Impetuosa y extravertida, Marianne, por el contrario, no duda en dejarse conquistar por el seductor Willoughby. -- Two sisters of opposing temperaments share the pangs of tragic love, and their mutual suffering brings a closer understanding between the two sisters, and true love finally triumphs.

Jane Austen's timeless novel with a new Introduction by Joanna Trollope and featuring the opening chapters from Joanna Trollope's own contemporary new novel Sense & Sensibility. Perfect for Jane Austen fans everywhere. Where Elinor governs her emotions, Marianne unleashes hers - so when their father's untimely demise forces a stark change of circumstance for the two Dashwood sisters, they react quite differently. To add to the shock they are forced to accept diminished rank and the loss of their home. Now, with nothing but their respective prudence and passion to recommend them, how will each sister cope with falling in love in a society where marriage and status are one? And when Marianne follows her heart with abandon, can Elinor forget hers?

The novel follows the three Dashwood sisters and their widowed mother as they are forced to leave the family estate at Norland Park and move to Barton Cottage, a modest home on the property of distant relative Sir John Middleton. There Elinor and Marianne experience love, romance, and heartbreak. The novel is set in South West England, London, and Sussex, probably between 1792 and 1797.

A special edition featuring beautiful heritage wallpaper patterns from her own home in Hampshire, these collectable paperbacks are a must for all Jane Austen fans. From Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning classics that make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Two sisters of opposing temperament but who share the pangs of tragic love provide the subjects for Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. Elinor, practical and conventional, the epitome of sense, desires a man who is promised to another woman. Marianne, emotional and sentimental, the epitome of sensibility, loses her heart to a scoundrel who jilts her. A powerful drama of family life and growing up, Sense and Sensibility is at once a subtle comedy of manners and a striking critique of early nineteenth-century society. With original illustrations by the celebrated Hugh Thomson, this Macmillan Collector's Library edition also features bonus material by Jane Austen expert and curator of Jane Austen's House Sophie Reynolds.

Enriched Classics offer readers accessible editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and commentary. Each book includes educational tools alongside the text, enabling students and readers alike to gain a deeper and more developed understanding of the writer and their work. A timeless tale of romantic manners and mores in which two vastly different sisters experience love and loss under the rigid view of British society. This edition includes: -A concise introduction that gives readers important background information -A chronology of the author's life and work -A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context -An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations -Detailed explanatory notes -Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work -Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction -A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential.

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, while Marianne's unswerving belief in the truth of her own feelings makes her more dangerously susceptible to the designs of unscrupulous men.

Discover the story of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility with this exquisite edition from Union Square & Co.'s Signature Gilded Editions series! The stunning Sense and Sensibility special edition features sprayed edges, color end pages, a built-in ribbon bookmark, and embossed foil cover. The beautiful design and attention to detail set this special edition book apart, whether you're reading for the first time or building a library of your favorite classic literature books. Marianne Dashwood can't understand her sister. How could the attractive, witty, and charming Elinor fall for the quiet, self-effacing, and rather dull Edward Ferrars? And, if the two are in love, why don't they shout it to the world? Meanwhile, Elinor worries that Marianne's heart-first approach to life will hurt her, especially when it comes to the dashing John Willoughby. The two sisters spar good-naturedly over the merits of full-blown emotionalism versus reticence and self-discipline in matters of the heart. Fond as they are of each other, each is certain that hers is the only true path to love. Meanwhile, both Edward and Willoughby harbor secrets that will force these women to doubt their philosophies, their judgment, and their chances for happiness.   Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility was first published in 1811. The novel explores themes of passion, propriety, and social conventions through the experiences of the Dashwood sisters. Austen's first published novel, it established her as a respected author and has become a literary classic for its wit, insight, and social commentary. Though initially overlooked by critics, the novel provokes thought on gender roles, marriage, and finding balance between reason and emotion. Two centuries later, Sense and Sensibility continues to resonate through its timeless examination of social mores and the conflict between duty and desire. Its relevance today lies in what it reveals about human nature, the complexity of relationships, and the tensions between individual fulfillment and social obligations.

For Elinor Dashwood, sensible and sensitive, and her romantic younger sister Marianne, the propect 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.

Two sisters of opposing temperament but who share the pangs of tragic love provide the subjects for Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. Elinor, practical and conventional, the epitome of sense, desires a man who is promised to another woman. Marianne, emotional and sentimental, the epitome of sensibility, loses her heart to a scoundrel who jilts her. A powerful drama of family life and growing up, the novel is at once a subtle comedy of manners and a striking critique of early nineteenth-century society.

The definitive e-book version of one of Jane Austen's greatest works.Produced from one of the novel's earliest editions, Apostrophe Books' release of Sense and Sensibility comes complete with all 43 original pictures.Published in 1811, the classic novel tells the story of English sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, who go to stay with their relations at Barton Park after their father dies. Apprehensive at first, the move opens the door to a host of colourful new characters - and romantic possibilities.This brand-new edition features:- Exceptional typography.- Illustrations rarely found in other titles.- Fully interactive table of contents.

Classic Literature. Fiction. HTML:A tale of two sisters, Jane Austen's delightful comedy of manners centers on the novelist's favorite subjects: love and marriage. Elinor Dashwood takes a practical, rational attitude toward romance that contrasts sharply with the impulsive nature and idealistic views of her younger sister, Marianne. With keen observations and sparkling wit, Austen recounts the Dashwood sisters' struggles to balance passion with prudence.
This portrait of life in a nineteenth-century English village depicts a world in which matters of the heart are complicated by issues of money, class, and public opinion�a world not too different from our own. Readers will treasure this keepsake edition of Austen's classic, which features more than sixty eloquent pen-and-ink drawings by a leading illustrator of the Victorian era, as well as the original Introduction by Joseph Jacobs.

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"The more I know of the world, the more I am convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love. I require so much!" ? Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility Sense and Sensibility (1811) by Jane Austen tells the tale of the two Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. They are personifications of good sense and sensibility, respectively. Despite their divergent dispositions, the two women undergo similar experiences as they lose the men they love. The sisters learn that sense must combine with sensibility if personal happiness is to be found in a society where status and wealth dictates the rules of love.

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SENSE AND SENSIBILITY has more twists to its plot than should be allowed, and is far too complex for reconstruction here. Suffice it to say that in Elinor and Marianne Dashwood we are presented with contrasting qualities of character, the one practical and conventional, the other emotional and sentimental. The outcome turns on these young women mastering their primary characteristics and finding true happiness when in the one sense gives way to sensibility, and in the other sensibility to sense.

Torn between reason and passion, obligation and impulse, two sisters search for love in eighteenth-century England Although they are as close as sisters can be, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood could not be more different. Elinor is reasonable beyond her nineteen years; Marianne's feelings are as ungovernable as the wind. But both girls are about to learn how powerful and devastating true love can be.   When Elinor meets the intelligent and mysterious Edward Ferrars, her commitment to self-control is tested for the first time. As her sister quietly endures the pain of heartbreak, Marianne longs for a romance of her own. She finds it in a chance encounter with John Willoughby, a dashing young rake who lives life as passionately as she does, and whose love could make her the happiest woman in England--or destroy her.   A sparkling comedy of manners and an essential guide to navigating affairs of the heart, Jane Austen's first published novel is a timeless tale of love and loss.   This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.   

In Jane Austen's first published novel, listeners meet the Dashwood sisters. Following the death of their beloved father, they find themselves in drastically reduced circumstances. As they search for love, their opposing temperaments take them down separate paths.

Classic Literature. Fiction. Literature. Romance. HTML:Sense and Sensibility is one of the best loved of Jane Austen's novels, populated by great comic creations like Mrs. Jennings, the unscrupulous cad Willoughby, and guileless and artful women. As ever, Austen suffuses her work with great ironic observation and tremendous wit, producing a masterpiece of romantic entanglement that time and a very different set of mores cannot diminish.
Sense and Sensibility was the first of Jane Austen's novels to be published, coming out in 1811. It had a long gestation, beginning as Elinor and Marianne, an epistolary novel that Austen wrote in the 1790s. The novel centers on the sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, who are forced to leave their home with their mother and younger sister, Margaret, and move in reduced circumstances to the West of England. Elinor, the sensible sister, and Marianne, the overimaginative romantic, must rely on a good marriage as a means of support. As their excellent schemes are intruded upon, Austen subtly explores the marriage game of her times, as both sense and sensibility affect the sisters' chances of happiness and comfort.

A work of romantic fiction, Sense and Sensibility is set in southwest England in 1792 through 1797, and portrays the life and loves of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, daughters of their father Henry's second wife, Mrs. Dashwood. The sisters are starkly different from each other; Elinor is the epitome of prudence and self-control while Marianne embodies emotion and enthusiasm.

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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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"Sense and Sensibility, Jane Austen's first published novel, is a wonderfully entertaining tale of flirtation and folly that revolves around two starkly different sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood."--Container.

Continuing the wildly successful Puffin in Bloom line of classics--illustrated by Anna Bond, the artist behind the renowned lifestyle brand Rifle Paper Co. Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby, she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behavior leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Meanwhile Elinor, always sensitive to social convention, is struggling to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Through their parallel experience of love-- and its threatened loss--the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love.

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Set in southwest England, London and Sussex, the novel tells a story of four women relocating to live in a cottage on the property of a distant relative, where they experience love, romance, and heartbreak. Main characters include the three Dashwood sisters moving with their widowed mother from the estate on which they grew up, Norland Park, to their new home, Barton Cottage.

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A delightful comedy of manners, this novel concerns the romantic travails of two sisters, who struggle to balance passion and prudence. It abounds in the author's customary wit and engaging characterizations. This handsome hardcover gift edition features a dust jacket and more than 60 charming drawings by a leading Victorian-era illustrator.

Two sisters appear to be deserted by the young men they had intended to marry.

Gems of literature in a luxurious and unique design by Marjolein Bastin. The Marjolein Bastin Classics Series is a chance to rediscover classic literature in collectible, luxuriously illustrated volumes. For the first time ever, the internationally celebrated artwork of Marjolein Bastin graces the pages of a timeless classic, Sense and Sensibility, the story of the Dashwood sisters. Beyond bringing these stories to life, Bastin's series adds elaborately designed ephemera, such as four-color maps, letters, family trees, and sheet music.  Discover anew the dramatic world of Sense and Sensibility. The happy and carefree childhood of sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood comes to an abrupt end with the death of their father. The family is suddenly penniless and pushed out of their home, leaving the two young ladies with one sole hope: a good marriage. After moving into the cottage of a remote relative, the spirited Marianne falls in love much too quickly. In the meantime, the more intellectual Elinor sees her chances for a happy marriage fade when she discovers the man for whom she's fallen is already engaged. Sense and Sensibility is the story of two dissimilar sisters fighting for their happiness in the face of the strict social conventions of early eighteenth-century England.

A Woman's Hour reading by Annette Crosbie of Jane Austen's story of sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood and their quest for romantic happiness.

"I wish, as well as everybody else, to be perfectly happy; but, like everybody else, it must be in my own way."Sense and Sensibility (1811) is Jane Austen's first published novel. It is a book about love and romance that follows the life of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. When their father dies and his property goes to his son and first wife, the Dashwood sisters move with their family to live in a modest cottage in Devonshire where start their romantic adventures and heartbreaks. The cottage belongs to their mother's cousin Sir John Middleton who welcomes them and presents them to his family and friends. One of John's friends, Colonel Brandon, soon falls in love with Marianne, yet the latter finds him unattractive and too old for her age. She later meets the philandering John Willoughby and becomes interested in him to be drowned in grief when he leaves to do business in London. As for Elinor, she develops a relationship with Edward Ferrars before they move to Devonshire. When the two sisters are disappointed by their lovers who go with other women, the novel depicts the different ways they react as well as their wavering between passion and reason. By the end of the novel, Edward comes to mend his relationship with Elinor and marries her while Marianne marries Colonel Brandon. We've also included a concise and informative biography of Jane's works and life at the end of the book. We hope it helps to give a little context and colour about how her life interacted with her art.

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"What she did, she did perfectly." So said Anthony Trollope of Jane Austen, and he has been seconded by generations of avid Austen readers. "Sense and Sensibility introduces us to the Sisters Dashwood--the reserved and sensible Elinor, and the passionate and impetuous Marianne. This new edition includes a discussion of Austen's original reception and ever-increasing popularity, culminating in the rash of film adaptations and sequels to her novels. Laura Engel received her B.A. from Bryn Mawr College and her M.A. and Ph.D. from Columbia University. She has taught in independent schools in New York City and is now a visiting assistant professor of English at Macalester College. Her previous publications include essays on the novelists A. S. Byatt and Edna O'Brien. Her forthcoming book is a biography of three eighteenth-century British actresses.

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Sense and Sensibility is the story of the two Dashwood sisters, who embody the conflict between the oppressive nature of "civilized" society and the human desire for romantic passion. Elinor is cautious and unassuming about sentimental matters, while Marianne is wild and passionate, falling hopelessly in love with Mr. Willoughby. But the lessons in life and romance see the two characters develop and change, with sense and sensibility needing to be compromised as a matter of survival. Austen's first published work, the novel has been read as an autobiographical reflection of her relationship with her own sister Cassandra. Against the backdrop of a fragile social context, Jane Austen creates a romantic masterpiece of raw and intense quality.

Sense and Sensibility is famously characterized as the story of two Dashwood sisters who embody the conflict between the oppressive nature of 'civilised' society and the human desire for romantic passion. However, there is far more to this story of two daughters made homeless by the death of their father. Elinor, 19, and Marianne, 17, initially play opposing roles with Elinor cautious and unassuming about romantic matters, while Marianne is wild and passionate when she falls hopelessly in love with the libertine Mr Willoughby. But lessons in love and life see the two characters develop and change with sense and sensibility needing to be compromised as a matter of survival. Written when Austen was just nineteen, this story has been read as a biographical reflection of her relationship with her own sister Cassandra, with the younger Jane being the victim of 'sensibility'. However, the novel is far more than a simple case of passion versus manners, and depicts the romantic complications of two women made highly vulnerable by the loss of their father and estate. With a raw and intense quality Austen creates a romantic masterpiece on the backdrop of a fragile social context. 'Jane Austen is one of my favourite writers.very acute, very perceptive, and writing in close and honest detail about the tiny preoccupations of women's lives - preoccupations which speak of much larger social and human issues.' - Helen Fielding 'As a creative realist, giving to her characters the very body and pressure of actual life, no writer, living or dead, has surpassed her.' - John Cowper Powys 'The poet should kick out every line that isn't as Jane Austen would have written it in prose.'- Ezra Pound 'Jane Austen was writing about boring people with desperately limited lives.Yet she writes about these humdrum lives with such empathy that they seem endlessly fascinating.' - Mark Haddon

Introduction and Notes by Professor Stephen Arkin, San Francisco University 'Young women who have no economic or political power must attend to the serious business of contriving material security'. Jane Austen's sardonic humour lays bare the stratagems, the hypocrisy and the poignancy inherent in the struggle of two very different sisters to achieve respectability. 'Sense and Sensibility' is a delightful comedy of manners in which the sisters Elinor and Marianne represent these two qualities. Elinor's character is one of Augustan detachment, while Marianne, a fervent disciple of the Romantic Age, learns to curb her passionate nature in the interests of survival. This book, the first of Austen's novels to be published, remains as fresh a cautionary tale today as it ever was. AUTHOR Jane Austen (16 December 1775 - 18 July 1817) was an English novelist, whose realism, biting social commentary and masterly use of free indirect speech, burlesque, and irony have earned her a place as one of the most widely read and most beloved writers in English literature. Austen lived her entire life as part of a small and close-knit family located on the lower fringes of English gentry. She was educated primarily by her father and older brothers as well as through her own reading. The steadfast support of her family was critical to Austen's development as a professional writer. Austen's artistic apprenticeship lasted from her teenage years until she was about thirty-five years old. During this period, she experimented with various literary forms, including the epistolary novel which she tried and then abandoned, and wrote and extensively revised three major novels and began a fourth. During Austen's lifetime, because she chose to publish anonymously, her works brought her little personal fame and only a few positive reviews.

Following the death of Mr Dashwood, his wife and three daughters are forced to leave their estate and live in a small cottage in Devon. Austen's novel follows the sisters through love, loss, hardship and heartbreak, until they finally find their happy ending.

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.0000000000Two sisters of opposing temperament but who share the pangs of tragic love provide the subjects for Sense and Sensibility. Elinor, practical and conventional, the epitome of sense, desires a man who is promised to another woman. Marianne, emotional and sentimental, the epitome of sensibility, loses her heart to a scoundrel who jilts her. True love finally triumphs when sense gives way to sensibility. Illustrated by Hugh Thomson, with an Afterword by Henry Hitchings.

No home library is complete without the classics! Sense and Sensibility is a keepsake to be read and treasured.   Jane Austen wrote the original draft of Sense and Sensibility around 1795 at the age of nineteen, and published it in 1811. This classic tale takes place in southwest England and follows the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, who are reduced to meager means when their father passes and entrusts his fortune to their half brother, John. Now available as part of the Word Cloud Classics series, Sense and Sensibility, a story of love, romance, and heartache, is a must-have addition to the libraries of all classic literature lovers.   About the Word Cloud Classics series: Classic works of literature with a clean, modern aesthetic! Perfect for both old and new literature fans, the Word Cloud Classics series from Canterbury Classics provides a chic and inexpensive introduction to timeless tales. With a higher production value, including heat burnished covers and foil stamping, these eye-catching, easy-to-hold editions are the perfect gift for students and fans of literature everywhere.

Two sisters of opposing temperament but who share the pangs of tragic love provide the subjects for Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. Elinor, practical and conventional, the epitome of sense, desires a man who is promised to another woman. Marianne, emotional and sentimental, the epitome of sensibility, loses her heart to a scoundrel who jilts her. A powerful drama of family life and growing up, the novel is at once a subtle comedy of manners and a striking critique of early nineteenth-century society.Gorgeously illustrated by the celebrated Hugh Thomson, this Macmillan Collector's Library edition also includes an afterword by author and critic Henry Hitchings.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.

Accompanying the complete text of Sense and Sensibility are a variety of supporting materials, including selected literary works in the sentimental tradition; the text of Love and Freindship (sic), Austen's youthful burlesque of the sentimental literature of the time; and an excerpt from Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of Woman. In addition, a selection of Romantic poems demonstrates parallels between Austen's novel and the works of her male contemporaries.

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The Dashwood sisters are very different from each other in appearance and temperament; Elinor's good sense and readiness to observe social forms contrast with Marianne's impulsive candor and warm but excessive sensibility. Both struggle to maintain their integrity and find happiness in the face of a competitive marriage market. The basis of the Columbia film, starring Emma Thompson and Hugh Grant.

When Marianne Dashwood falls in love with the unsuitable John Willougby, she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Through their parallel experience of love, the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness.

Classic Literature. Fiction. Wanda McCaddon delivers a delightful narration in this production of Austen's beloved first novel. McCaddon's characterizations are as lively as they are exact: From impetuous Marianne to the reserved Elinor; from dashing, willful Willoughby to the long-suffering, noble Colonel Brandon, her reading beautifully captures Austen's vivid creations. McCaddon's deep understanding of this story appears to be accompanied by an equally deep pleasure in it. It seems as though she relishes every word as she brings to life the story's many dramas--from Elinor's quietly hidden heartache to Marianne's heart-on-her-sleeve heartbreak. Even if you've read the book and seen the movies, McCaddon still brings fresh insights to Austen's story and characters. J.C.G. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine. HTML:

Jane Austen�s first published novel, Sense and Sensibility is a wonderfully entertaining tale of flirtation and folly that revolves around two starkly different sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. While Elinor is thoughtful, considerate, and calm, her younger sister is emotional and wildly romantic. Both are looking for a husband, but neither Elinor�s reason nor Marianne�s passion can lead them to perfect happiness - as Marianne falls for an unscrupulous rascal and Elinor becomes attached to a man who�s already engaged.

Startling secrets, unexpected twists, and heartless betrayals interrupt the marriage games that follow. Filled with satiric wit and subtle characterizations, Sense and Sensibility teaches that true love requires a balance of reason and emotion.

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Classic Literature. Fiction. HTML:The first of Jane Austen's six great novels, Sense and Sensibility introduced the author to English readers as a writer of acute observation and quiet irony. In this novel, Austen places under the microscope two sisters, whose disparate natures represent the opposing forces that either threaten to topple or struggle to maintain the delicate balance of late eighteenth and early nineteenth century English society. It is a novel of comparison and contrast that is at once accessible and complex, urging the reader to contemplate the potential evils of pretence and the pitfalls of immoderation.

After moving to a cottage in Devonshire, the women of the Dashwood family begin adjusting to a new life and a new social circle. Soon, Elinor is being courted by the gentlemanly Edward Ferrars and Marianne finds herself torn between two suitors, the brooding Colonel Brandon and social-climbing scoundrel John Willoughby. The love and heartbreaks that they all endure are shaped by the temperament of their time and place and the sense and sensibility of their society. Originally published in 1811, Jane Austen's first published novel is revered as a classic romance of manners. This exquisite collectible edition features an elegant bonded-leather binding, a satin-ribbon bookmark, distinctive stained edging and decorative marbled endpapers. It's the perfect gift for book-lovers and an artful addition to any home library.

"Two sisters, one practical and conventional and the other emotional and sentimental, set their sights on men who will perfectly match their disparate personalities, with unexpected results"--NoveList Plus.

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When the Dashwood family estate passes to the eldest son John and his wife, Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret move to a cottage in Devonshire to begin a new life. The sensible Elinor is courted by the gentlemanly Edward Ferrars, while the more romantic Marianne falls for handsome scoundrel John Willoughby. Will their differing temperaments, and the rules of their society, bring them love . . . or heartbreak?

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"Sense and Sensibility" is the first novel wrote by the English novelist Jane Austen, under the pseudonym "A Lady". The story is about Elinor and Marianne, two daughters of Mr Dashwood by his second wife. They have a younger sister, Margaret, and an older half-brother named John. When their father dies, the family estate passes to John, and the Dashwood women are left in reduced circumstances. The novel follows the Dashwood sisters to their new home, a cottage on a distant relative's property, where they experience both romance and heartbreak. The contrast between the sisters' characters is eventually resolved as they each find love and lasting happiness. Through the events in the novel, Elinor and Marianne encounter the sense and sensibility of life and love.

Jane Austen's first novel is the story of two sisters attempting to find happiness in the tightly structured society of 18th century England. Through their experiences with men and their relationship with each other, they learn that neither sense nor sensibility alone is enough, but that one must strive for a balance of the two.

A brilliant commentary on societal expectations, this novel about of the fortunes and misfortunes of sisters Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret Dashwood after the death of their beloved father offers a compelling picture of life in the English countryside and of women's role in society at the beginning of the 19th century.

Sense and Sensibility follows the life and loves of the Dashwood Sisters. The two women experience love, romance and heartbreak in this classic from Jane Austen. This story has been shared with audiences through television miniseries, film, and adaptation (Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters).

Elinor Dashwood is sensible and reserved. Marianne is her romantically inclined and eagerly expressive younger sister. Youngest sister Margaret is developing her own romantic ideals. On the death of their father, the Dashwood sisters and their mother are sent in near poverty to a small cottage in Devonshire - despite the fact their brother and his wife have taken over the family fortune - where they adapt to their new circumstances with as much cheer as they can muster. Life brings both romance and heartbreak and neither love nor marriage comes easily; affections aren't always returned and social jockeying sometimes takes precedence over true love.

This first of Jane Austen's published novels is the story of two starkly different English sisters: Elinor Dashwood, the epitome of prudence and self-control, and her younger, more impetuous sister Marianne, who embodies emotion, openness, and sheer enthusiasm. To each comes the sorrow of unhappy love: Elinor desires a man who is promised to another, while Marianne loses her heart to a scoundrel who jilts her. Their mutual suffering brings a closer understanding between the two sisters--and true love finally triumphs when sense gives way to sensibility and sensibility gives way to sense. Newly designed and typeset in a modern 6-by-9-inch format by Waking Lion Press.

Though not the first novel she wrote, Sense and Sensibility was the first Jane Austen published. Though she initially called it Elinor and Marianne, Austen jettisoned both the title and the epistolary mode in which it was originally written, but kept the essential theme: the necessity of finding a workable middle ground between passion and reason. The story revolves around the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. Whereas the former is a sensible, rational creature, her younger sister is wildly romantic--a characteristic that offers Austen plenty of scope for both satire and compassion. Commenting on Edward Ferrars, a potential suitor for Elinor's hand, Marianne admits that while she "loves him tenderly," she finds him disappointing as a possible lover for her sister: Oh! Mama, how spiritless, how tame was Edward's manner in reading to us last night! I felt for my sister most severely. Yet she bore it with so much composure, she seemed scarcely to notice it. I could hardly keep my seat. To hear those beautiful lines which have frequently almost driven me wild, pronounced with such impenetrable calmness, such dreadful indifference! Soon however, Marianne meets a man who measures up to her ideal: Mr. Willoughby, a new neighbor. So swept away by passion is Marianne that her behavior begins to border on the scandalous. Then Willoughby abandons her; meanwhile, Elinor's growing affection for Edward suffers a check when he admits he is secretly engaged to a childhood sweetheart. How each of the sisters reacts to their romantic misfortunes, and the lessons they draw before coming finally to the requisite happy ending forms the heart of the novel. Though Marianne's disregard for social conventions and willingness to consider the world well-lost for love may appeal to modern readers, it is Elinor whom Austen herself most evidently admired; a truly happy marriage, she shows us, exists only where sense and sensibility meet and mix in proper measure.

Sense and Sensibility (1811) was the first novel by Jane Austen published under the fictitious name A Lady. It presents the story of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, who represent sense and sensibility respectively. A contrast of the two characters is presented: one makes rational and objective decisions, while the other is subject to intense emotions and sentiments. Austen emphasised that a balance between the two extremes is the best approach.

Relates the story of two sisters with opposite characteristics becoming closer to understanding each other when their failed romances prove they have more in common than they thought.

The Norton Library edition of Sense and Sensibility features the complete text of the second edition (1813). A lively introduction by Stephanie Insley Hershinow highlights the novel's playful critique of the sentimental tradition and sharp attention, for which Austen would become renowned, to the rigid and often-conflicting expectations placed on the behavior and inner lives of "eligible" young women. The Norton Library is a growing collection of high-quality texts and translations--influential works of literature and philosophy--introduced and edited by leading scholars. Norton Library editions prepare readers for their first encounter with the works that they'll re-read over a lifetime. Inviting introductions highlight the work's significance and influence, providing the historical and literary context students need to dive in with confidence. Endnotes and an easy-to-read design deliver an uninterrupted reading experience, encouraging students to read the text first and refer to endnotes for more information as needed. An affordable price (most editions are $10 or less) encourages students to buy the book and to come to class with the assigned edition.

The FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. Love and betrayal are the key themes of the comic satire Sense and Sensibility, a much loved, and much filmed evocation of romantic anxiety. Mrs Dashwood and her daughters live on the edge of poverty, desperate to marry well, for love at best, for sustenance at least, balancing the need for common sense against the desires and pressures of frantic emotion. Marianne falls for the wreckless Willoughby, Elinor falls in love with the shy Edward, but after the death of Mr Dashwood the family's fate seems cast from their control. In the end Colonel Brandon successfully courts Marianne, and Edward meekly asks for the hand of Elinor, heralding the happy-ever-after for both couples.

Presented in hardcover, this title has been carefully edited and reset in a modern design for greater readability. It includes an introduction, informative notes and a chronology of the writer's life and times to enable the reader to gain a deeper understanding of these enduring works.

The old gentleman died: his will was read, and like almost every other will, gave as much disappointment as pleasure. He was neither so unjust, nor so ungrateful, as to leave his estate from his nephew; -- but he left it to him on such terms as destroyed half the value of the bequest. Mr. Dashwood had wished for it more for the sake of his wife and daughters than for himself or his son; -- but to his son, and his son's son, a child of four years old, it was secured, in such a way, as to leave to himself no power of providing for those who were most dear to him, and who most needed a provision by any charge on the estate, or by any sale of its valuable woods. The whole was tied up for the benefit of this child, who, in occasional visits with his father and mother at Norland, had so far gained on the affections of his uncle, by such attractions as are by no means unusual in children of two or three years old; an imperfect articulation, an earnest desire of having his own way, many cunning tricks, and a great deal of noise, as to outweigh all the value of all the attention which, for years, he had received from his niece and her daughters. He meant not to be unkind, however, and, as a mark of his affection for the three girls, he left them a thousand pounds a piece. . . .

First published in 1811, "Sense and Sensibility" is a novel by renowned English author Jane Austen. Most likely set in London and Sussex during the 1790s, it revolves around the two sisters Elinor and Marianne and their coming of age. After moving with their mother from the estate that was their childhood home to Barton Cottage, the sisters must begin a new life where love, romance, and heartbreak await them. This volume is recommend for all lovers of the English language and constitutes a must-read for fans of Austen's seminal work. Jane Austen (1775 - 1817) was an English author known primarily for her novels, which critique the 18th century English upper classes and contemporary novels of sensibility. Her use of irony coupled with biting social commentary and realism have led to her wide acclaim amongst scholars and critics, her work contributing to the transition to 19th-century literary realism. Other notable works by this author include: "Emma" (1816), "Pride and Prejudice" (1813), and "Mansfield Park" (1814). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

This novel centres on the two Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, whose contrasting personalities are examined as they undergo comparable experiences in the loss of the men they love. These audio cassettes contain the complete and unabridged story.

When the Dashwood family estate passes to the eldest son John and his wife, Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret must find a new home. Moving to a cottage in Devonshire, the Dashwood women begin adjusting to a new life and a new social circle. Soon, Elinor is being courted by the gentlemanly Edward Ferrars, and Marianne finds herself torn between two suitors, the brooding Colonel Brandon and social-climbing scoundrel John Willoughby. The love and heartbreaks that they all endure are shaped by the temperament of their time and place and the sense and sensibility of their society. Originally published in 1811, Jane Austen's first published novel is revered as a classic romance of manners. This volume is one of Barnes & Noble's Collectible Editions classics. Each volume features authoritative texts by the world's greatest authors in an exquisitely designed foil-stamped binding, with distinctive coloured edging and an attractive ribbon bookmark. Decorative, durable, and collectible, these books offer hours of pleasure to readers young and old and are an indispensable cornerstone for any home library.

Bicentenary edition of a beloved classic complete with original color plates and new silhouettes by illustrator Niroot Puttapipat, capturing the spirit of Regency England The first of Jane Austen's published novels, Sense and Sensibility was originally published in October 1811. Originally entitled after its two heroines, Elinor and Marianne, the novel tells the tale of sensible Elinor Dashwood, the older of the two sisters, who believes in privacy, propriety, and logic, and flighty Marianne, who follows her heart without so much as a second thought for the consequences. As much a comment on social etiquette as a story about love and belonging, the timeless favorite illuminates Jane Austen's world. Featuring Jane Austen's complete and unabridged text, this is the first of six specially produced editions of her novels published to coincide with the bicentenary of their first publication.

Jane Austen's moving depiction of wild emotions and bitterly suppressed feelings tells the story of two sisters- impulsive, idealistic Marianne, whose whirlwind romance with the unsuitable John Willoughby leaves her open to harmful gossip, and Elinor, who struggles quietly to conceal her own heartbreak, even from those closest to her. Through their parallel experience of love - and its threatened loss - the two sisters learn that the path to happiness is not easy in a society where status and money govern the rules of love.

Jane Austen seems to have been born with the comic precision and other-worldly insight she everywhere displays in Sense and Sensibility, her first published novel (1811), which, though revised later, was completed in 1797 at the age of twenty-two. This meticulously constructed story of two sisters with opposing temperaments and romantic inclinations exemplifies the distilled spirit of classicism in English literature.

Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title--offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords. This edition ofSense and Sensibilityincludes a Foreword, Biographical Note, and Afterword by Elizabeth Engstrom. Elinor Dashwood is affectionate and good-natured--but above all, prudent. She takes pride in her ability to conceal her emotions from others. Her younger sister, Marianne, on the other hand, is everything Elinor is not: impulsive, romantic, and carefree. It's hard to imagine two sisters who could be more different. But twists of fate will unite Elinor and Marianne in a tangled web of deception that could ruin each of them. Both have decided to marry. Elinor has made a sensible decision and has set her sights on a man she believes will be a good husband and a decent provider. Marianne--swept away by emotion--has lost her heart to a handsome, dashing charmer. Men as different as night and day: but each sister believes she has made the perfect choice. Or has she?

Sister Marianne and Elinor couldn't be more different. Marianne is desperately romantic and longing to meet the man of her dreams, while Elinor takes a far more cautious approach to love. When the two of them move to the country with their family, miles away from London, there is little prospect of them finding anyone at all, But then they meet their new neighbours - including kind Edward Ferrers and the good-looking, dangerous Willoughby - and it seems happiness may be just round the corner after all. Things aren't always as they appear to be, though. Soon, both sisters will need to decide who to trust in their search for love- their family, their new friends, their heads - or their hearts?

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A critical essay by C. S. Lewis on the author and her works highlights Austen's classic story of the dramatically altered lives of Mrs. Dashwood and her two daughters, Elinor and Marianne.

This Jane Austen novel tells the story of the Dashwood sisters: cautious, level-headed Elinor and the impulsive, lively Marianne. A satire of the romantic novel, a popular genre in eighteenth-century Britain, this timeless story is a study of love and marriage through the eyes of two very different heroines, one representing sense, or logic, and the other presenting sensibility, or emotionalism.

This is an engaging story of two attractive and mutually devoted sisters. Romantic Marianne with her unrestrained enthusiasms, which lead to despair, makes a perfect foil to the unselfish Elinor.

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.

Sense and Sensibility is a novel by Jane Austen, published in 1811. It was published anonymously; By A Lady appears on the cover page where the author's name might have been. It tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, both of age to marry.The novel follows the young women to their new home with their widowed mother, a meagre cottage on the property of a distant relative, where they experience love, romance and heartbreak. The novel is set in southwest England, London and Sussex between 1792 and 1797.

This is a story of the English moneyed class and its eternal struggle for creating "sense and sensibility" in its world. A potential marriage prospect must make "sense" by bringing with it enough assets and income to permit the couple to continue to live in happy, idle leisure, complete with servants and a prestigious address. Provided one can find such a match among the eligible persons of the opposite sex, one then hopes for "sensibility", or capacity for emotion, so that if love is not immediately to hand, it might come around later. And while these gentlemen and ladies make their hopeful pirouettes in the social eye, they must of course adhere to all the forms of civility. Jane Austen writes of the family of a gentleman named Dashwood who dies and leaves most of his fortune to his son, with the understanding that he will "look out for" his mother and three sisters. When that son marries a grasping woman who convinces him that his sisters' funds are suitable to their needs and so require no contributions from his inherited fortune, the sisters are left to play the game of "Sense and Sensibility" in earnest. But all's not fair in love. Carefully prepared "attachments" can and do go awry when gentlemen find other young women of greater fortunes than the Dashwood sisters. So, will they marry for love? Or money? Or perhaps, not at all?

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The family of Dashwood had long been settled in Sussex. Their estate was large, and their residence was at Norland Park, in the centre of their property, where, for many generations, they had lived in so respectable a manner as to engage the general good opinion of their surrounding acquaintance.

The more I know of the world, the more I am convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love. I require so much!" - Marianne Dashwood Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility is a classic staple of English literature. Published in 1811, this novel tells the story of the Dashwood ladies - Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret - as their family is forced to move to a new estate. Elinor and Marianne, the oldest of the trio, come of age in a tumultuous time, and the novel focuses on their romances, tribulations, and relationships with one another as they grow up. Like Austen's other famous novels, Sense and Sensibility has been successful since its publication, and is often adapted for stage and screen. The story of Elinor and Marianne's first forays into love and heartbreak is relatable to readers several decades removed from Austen's time. Readers across generations identify with the headstrong women who seek love and companionship, often in the wrong places.

Fiction. Historical Fiction. Sense and Sensibility is a novel by Jane Austen, and was her first published work when it appeared in 1811 under the pseudonym "A Lady". A work of romantic fiction, better known as a comedy of manners, Sense and Sensibility is set in southwest England, London and Kent between 1792 and 1797, and portrays the life and loves of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. The novel follows the young ladies to their new home, a meagre cottage on a distant relative's property, where they experience love, romance and heartbreak. The philosophical resolution of the novel is ambiguous: the reader must decide whether sense and sensibility have truly merged. Jane Austen wrote the first draft of the novel in the form of a novel-in-letters (epistolary form) sometime around 1795 when she was about 19 years old, and gave it the title Elinor and Marianne. She later changed the form to a narrative and the title to Sense and Sensibility. "Sense" in the book means good judgment or prudence, and "sensibility" means sensitivity or emotionality. "Sense" is identified with the character of Elinor, while "sensibility" is identified with the character of Marianne. By changing the title, Austen added "philosophical depth" to what began as a sketch of two characters. The title of the book, and that of her next published novel, Pride and Prejudice (1813), may be suggestive of political conflicts of the 1790s. In 1811, Thomas Egerton of the Military Library publishing house in London accepted the manuscript for publication in three volumes. Austen paid to have the book published and paid the publisher a commission on sales. The cost of publication was more than a third of Austen's annual household income of �460. She made a profit of �140 on the first edition, which sold all 750 printed copies by July 1813. A second edition was advertised in October 1813. (wikipedia.com.)

Sense and Sensibilty by Jane Austen

Published for the first time in flipback - the new, portable, stylish format that's taken Europe by storm. 'The more I know of the world, the more I am convinced that I shall never see a man who I can really love.' Sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are on the brink of falling in love. Sensible Elinor falls for the respectable Edward Ferrars while impulsive Marianne becomes obsessed with the unreliable John Willoughby. But in this, one of Jane Austen's most engaging novels, the path to happiness is far from straightforward and the two girls have much to learn - from each other as well as themselves - before they find true love. Published for the first time in flipback classics - so now you can always carry an Austen in your pocket.

Spirited and impulsive, Marianne Dashwood is the complete opposite to her controlled and sensible sister, Elinor. When it comes to matters of the heart, Marianne is passionate and romantic and soon falls for the charming, but unreliable Mr Willoughby. Elinor, in contrast, copes stoically with the news that her love, Edward Ferrars is promised to another. It is through their shared experiences of love that both sisters come to learn that the key to a successful match comes from finding the perfect mixture of rationality and feeling.

Classic novel of manners and morals in eighteenth-century England.

When the Dashwood family estate passes to the eldest son John and his wife, Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret must find a new home. Moving to a cottage in Devonshire, the Dashwood women begin adjusting to a new life and a new social circle. Soon, Elinor is being courted by the gentlemanly Edward Ferrars, and Marianne finds herself torn between two suitors, the brooding Colonel Brandon and social-climbing scoundrel John Willoughby. The love and heartbreaks that they all endure are shaped by the temperament of their time and place and the sense and sensibility of their society.Originally published in 1811, Jane Austen's first published novel is revered as a classic romance of manners.

In this novel, the warmth between two very different sisters contrasts with the author's deliciously precise observation of vanity, selfishness, and snobbery. With Mr. Dashwood's death, his wife and two daughters, Elinor and Marianne, must accustom themselves to genteel poverty. When Marianne meets the man of her dreams, everyone expects a marriage; unaccountably, he rejects her, with devastating effect. It falls to Elinor, the sensible elder sister, to pick up the pieces - while harboring a secret longing of her own.

Set in London at the turn of the 18th century, The Dashwood family is on the crux of financial ruin after the untimely death of the patriarch. Forced to pack up their belongings and relinquish their comfortable lifestyle, Mrs. Dashwood and her three daughters, move in with their distant relatives the Middeltons, at Barton Park. There, they must each adapt to a new, more sensible way of life. Sense and Sensibility is a story teeming with gossip, lies, betrayal and love. As comes with the responsibility of adulthood, Marianne and Elinor Dashwood must both find suitors, or their prospects for a happy life will most certainly be diminished. Needing to stay with their estranged family in their home, the new dynamics of the household are anything but conventional. Elinor, the more judicious of the two sisters, understands the perils of what's to come should she not find a husband. But Marianne has a different agenda. Believing firmly in the power of love, Marianne holds out hope that when she does marry, it won't only be for financial security.

«La pongo al par de Shakespeare, Cervantes y Henry Fielding.» Henry James En Sentido y sensibilidad, Jane Austen explora con sutileza e ironía las opciones de la mujer en una sociedad rígida, donde el éxito o el fracaso dependen de la elección del marido. La historia se centra en dos hermanas, Elinor y Marianne, cuyas personalidades antagónicas ejemplifican dos posibles respuestas femeninas ante la hipocresía dominante: el «sentido común» y la «sensibilidad». Sin embargo, tanto un camino como el otro entrañan sus peligros. Esta edición incorpora una cronología detallada y recupera la introducción de la edición original de Penguin Clásicos a cargo de Tony Tanner, uno de los mayores especialistas en la obra de Jane Austen, a cuyo estudio dedicó gran parte de su carrera. Fue catedrático de literatura inglesa y norteamericana en la Universidad de Cambridge. «Venga, entre amigos no hay secretos.»ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONJane Austen's first published work, meticulously constructed and sparkling with her unique wit Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Meanwhile Elinor, always sensitive to social convention, is struggling to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Through their parallel experience of love - and its threatened loss - the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love. This edition also includes explanatory notes and textual variants between first and second edition. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

When young Catherine Morland is invited to Northanger Abbey, a house which seems to come straight from the pages of a Gothic novel, a world of adventure and romance opens up. Over the course of an eventful visit, Catherine learns to see peopole for what they really are and to distinguish reality from fiction.

When inheritance money does not fall their way, Elinor and Marianne must move in with distant relatives. There, they uncover secrets about the wealth-inspired motives the society holds.

Follows the life and loves of the Dashwood Sisters. While Elinor is thoughtful, considerate, and calm, her younger sister is emotional and wildly romantic. Both are looking for a husband, but neither Elinor's reason nor Marianne's passion can lead them to perfect happiness-as Marianne falls for an unscrupulous rascal and Elinor becomes attached to a man who's already engaged. Startling secrets, unexpected twists, and heartless betrayals interrupt the marriage games that follow.

Sense and Sensibility, Jane Austen's first published novel, is both a delightful coming-of-age story and a witty romance that influenced countless novels written in its wake. Marianne Dashwood can't understand her sister. How could the attractive, witty, and charming Elinor fall for the quiet, self-effacing, and rather dull Edward Ferrars? And, if the two are in love, why don't they shout it to the world? Meanwhile, Elinor worries that Marianne's heart-first approach to life will hurt her, especially when it comes to the dashing John Willoughby. The two sisters spar good-naturedly over the merits of full-blown emotionalism versus reticence and self-discipline in matters of the heart.

Though written in 1811, Jane Austen's classic tale of two temperamentally opposed sisters is a thoroughly modern novel. Elinor, the practical embodiment of sense, yearns for a man who has already promised himself to another. The exquisitely pretty Marianne, a free-spirited musician and writer, loses her heart-and sensibility-to the young scoundrel Willoughby. For these two sisters, true love can only flourish when Elinor's sense stops conflicting with Marianne's sensibility, and vice-versa. Somewhere between conventional morality and irresponsible whimsy lies the road to happiness for each. Jane Austen has few peers as an observer of human nature. Her insights into the moral contradictions of 19th century provincialism ring as true today as they did a century and a half ago.

A successful work of romantic fiction by author Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility is a story of the two Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. Set in southwest England between 1792 and 1797, the novel opens with the death of wealthy Mr Henry Dashwood. The two sisters move to new homes where they experience love and disappointment when they are later abandoned by the young men whom they intended to marry.Published in 1811, Sense and Sensibility is a reflection of upper and middle-class English society in the early 19th century, and juxtaposes two different ways of thinking - sense and sensibility

Inspired by recent current cultural movements (The Women's March, #MeToo), and the new wave of feminism, these new releases of classic books feature strong female protagonists who must navigate difficult situations involving class and power, love and loss, sex and family, independence and societal norms, and more. From the front flap: "Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are salty when their dad dies and they're forced to go live with peeps they don't even really know. As awkward as it is though, it's not all downhill when the girls meet up with some guys who seem pretty chill. Elinor's sorta feeling it with Edward Farrars, a man who's got his swag on; but Elinor knows she should watch herself and decides to play it cool. Marianne, on the other hand, just wants to swipe right. Though Colonel Brandon doesn't do it for her, she thinks that John Willoughby looks pretty fine and decides to hit him up." As different as the two are, the Dashwood sisters are tight and just want each other to be happy. But Elinor and Marianne will have to learn to find a good balance between heart and mind if they want to stay lit. Each book is packaged in an eye-catching luxe paperback format to appeal to the Generation Z buyer, though these timeless stories will appeal to anyone interested in the female experience throughout history. Other books in the Z Lit Classics series include: The Scarlet Letter, Tess of the D'Urbervilles, Little Women, Tales from the 1001 Nights,, and The Awakening and Other Stories.

Have you ever read a great classic and come across an unfamiliar word? There are many editions of Sense and Sensibility. This one is worth the price if you would like to enrich your vocabulary, whether for self-improvement or for preparation in advance of entrance examinations. Each page is annotated with a mini-thesaurus of uncommon words highlighted in the text. Not only will you experience a great classic, but learn the richness of the English language with synonyms and antonyms at the bottom of each page.

Left to take care of her daughters Elinor, Marianne and Margaret alone, Mrs. Dashwood does her best with the little she's left with after her husband passes away. However, things become difficult when John, the late Mr. Dashwood's son from his first marriage, moves to Norland with his wife Fanny. Soon, thanks to disappointment in a potential suitor for Elinor, Mrs. Dashwood and the girls leave and are offered a cottage by her cousin on his Devonshire estate in Barton Park. It is there they try to make a life for themselves. Through a series of happenstances, the girls are paired off with gentlemen who either come to their rescue or are merely introduced. It is evident the solemn Colonel Brandon has feelings for Marianne, and when Edward Ferrars, who was attracted to Elinor when they first met back in Norland, visits Devonshire, Elinor hopes his feelings for her haven't died. But life seldom gives you anything easily and this is something the Dashwood sisters must come to terms with, especially when it comes to matters of love. Jane Austen shows her incredible ability to write timeless romantic classics in Sense and Sensibility. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jane Austen was born in 1775 and wrote many novels throughout her lifetime, all of which are still read today. Among them are Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Persuasion and Northanger Abbey. She died in 1817.

Elinor & Marianne Dashwood have contrasting qualities of character, one practical & conventional, the other emotional & sentimental. The outcome turns on these young women mastering their primary Characteristics & finding true happiness when in the one - sense gives way to sensibility & in the other sensibility to sense

After the death of their father, sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood face financial ruin. At the mercy of their half brother, John, and his greedy wife, their only hope is to make a good match. But reduced circumstances make courtship difficult--especially after being turned out of their home. While responsible Elinor takes a practical approach to matters of the heart, Marianne throws herself in unreservedly. In Jane Austen's first novel, two of literature's most iconic characters discover that love demands a balance of passion and pragmatism. AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from the masters of storytelling. Ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or rediscover an old favorite, these new editions open the door to literature's most unforgettable characters and beloved worlds. Revised edition: Previously published as Sense and Sensibility, this edition of Sense and Sensibility (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions.

"Know your own happiness. You want nothing but patience, or give it a more fascinating name - call it hope." Marianne and Elinor Dashwood are complete opposites: Marianne is as open to love as Elinor is guarded and sensible. But what are sisters for if not to support each other? As they struggle through love and loss together, the sisters learn that it's best to mix sense with sensibility to find happiness in a society where status is king.About The Complete Jane Austen Collection:Discover Jane Austen's famous novels Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion.

Elinor Dashwood's cool reason and her sister Marianne's more demonstrative nature are revealed when their father Henry dies and they are uprooted from the family home. For Elinor and Marianne, salvation lies in making a suitable match, but both must overcome adversity. Elinor strikes up an attachment with Edward Ferrars, who harbours a secret that constrains his commitment, while Marianne falls for a penniless charmer who throws her over for a rich heiress.

This story revolves around the Dashwood sisters: where Elinor is a sensible, rational creature, her younger sister Marianne is wildly romantic--a characteristic that offers Austen plenty of scope for both satire and compassion. (With an introduction by Austin Dobson.)

The story revolves around the Dashwood sisters, Elinor & Marianne. Whereas the former is a sensible, rational creature, her younger sister is wildly romantic--a characteristic that offers Austen plenty of scope for both satire & compassion. Commenting on Edward Ferrars, a potential suitor for Elinor's hand, Marianne admits that while she "loves him tenderly", she finds him disappointing as a possible lover for her sister

No home library is complete without the classics! Sense and Sensibility is a keepsake to be read and treasured. Jane Austen wrote the original draft of Sense and Sensibility around 1795 at the age of nineteen, and published it in 1811. This classic tale takes place in southwest England and follows the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, who are reduced to meager means when their father passes and entrusts his fortune to their half brother, John. Now available as part of the Word Cloud Classics series, Sense and Sensibility, a story of love, romance, and heartache, is a must-have addition to the libraries of all classic literature lovers.  

Famously characterized as the story of two Dashwood sisters who embody the conflict between the oppressive nature of civilized society and the human desire for romantic passion, there is far more to this story of two daughters made homeless by the death of their father. Elinor, 19, and Marianne, 17, initially project the opposing roles with Elinor cautious and unassuming about romantic matters, while Marianne is wild and passionate when she falls hopelessly in love with the libertine Mr. Willoughby. But the lessons in love and life see the two characters develop and change with sense and sensibility needing to be compromised as a matter of survival. Written when Austen was just 19, this story has been read as a biographical reflection of her relationship with her own sister Cassandra, with the younger Jane being the victim of sensibility. However, the novel is far more than a simple case of passion versus manners, and depicts the romantic complications of two women made highly vulnerable by the loss of their father and estate.

When the widowed Mrs Dashwood and her family are forced to move to a small cottage in the country, two very different sisters experience their first taste of love with wildly different ramifications. The impetuous Marianne falls madly in love with the handsome but duplicitous John Willoughby, whose abrupt departure for London shatters her dreams. Staid Elinor's dream of a marriage to Edward Ferrers also suffers a severe setback forcing her to face a life of spinsterhood. As the girls attempt to rebuild their lives, faces from the past return to haunt them, with unexpectedly joyous results. Jane Austen's classic tale of loves sought and thwarted, won and lost is an indisputable classic of world literature."

  Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, low-level reading material for younger learners. Teachers will be keen to promote Jane Austen's well-known classic to their students. The reader is illustrated with full-colour stills from the Oscar-winning movie starring Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet. LEVEL 2 BOOK ONLY Perfect also for native English speaking children who are struggling with their reading Full colour stillson every page bring the story to life and aid comprehension. Fact Filesection provides a background to Jane Austen, and gives a historical and social contextto the story People and Places section provides clear visual context before students start reading Self-study activitiesenable students to check their progress as they read   Series Information Popcorn ELT Readers is a series of low-level graded readers aimed at younger students who are beginning to learn English as a Foreign Language. The series covers three levels from Level 1 (Early Beginner) to Level 3 (High Beginner) and is aimed at students aged eight to eleven years. Each reader is available in Book Only or Book and CD formats. The CD features an audio recording of the story for reading along. There are also online resource sheets providing step-by-step lesson plans, extra activities and downloadable flashcards.

The Dashwood sisters are very different from each other in appearance and temperament; Elinor's good sense contrasts with Marianne's warm but excessive sensibility. Both struggle to maintain their integrity and find happiness in the face of a competitive marriage market in Jane Austen's first published novel.

In this Audible Exclusive production, Academy Award(R) nominee Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) narrates one of Jane Austen's most beloved works, Sense and Sensibility. In this timeless tale of misguided romance and heartbreak, two teenage heroines must overcome the pitfalls of Georgian England's high society in order to achieve the love and happiness they seek. The admiration that Pike has for Austen's work is shown clearly through this passionate delivery of Austen's first published novel."The more I know of the world, the more am I convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love." Jane Austen's first published novel, Sense and Sensibility, tells the classic tale of love and heartbreak in late 18th-century England. The story follows the romantic trials and tribulations of the daughters of the recently widowed Mrs. Dashwood as they encounter, and learn to handle, the emotionally reckless male characters of Georgian society. In order to find happiness, the two teenage heroines (Marianne and Elinor) must each learn to navigate through a life where status and money govern the rules of love.A true classic of English literature, Sense and Sensibility is written with all the hallmarks of Austen's style, providing strong female protagonists, great irony and wit, and showcasing her superb talent for character creation and dialogue.About the AuthorJane Austen is one of the most influential and celebrated novelists in English literature. The daughter of a Hampshire clergyman, she was the seventh of eight children and was, from a young age, an avid reader and writer. After graduating from Oxford, Austen survived typhus and embarked on a literary career seeing her works published anonymously throughout her life.Best known for Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814), and Emma (1816), her six full-length novels have rarely been out of print and have spawned numerous film, television, and drama adaptations. Rich in satire, romance, and wit, Austen is renowned for her critiques of 18th-century British high society and the role of women within it.About the NarratorRosamund Pike is an acclaimed English actress most recognized for her breakthrough role as a Bond girl in Die Another Day (2002), where she won the Empire Aware for Best Newcomer, and her towering lead performance in Gone Girl (2014), which won her an Empire Award for Best Actress. A graduate of English literature from Oxford University's Wadham College, Pike began her career in stage productions and television appearances before later transitioning into film. Having often spoken of her admiration for the works of Jane Austen, Pike played Jane Bennett in a 2005 film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice as well as providing narration of this novel for Audible in 2015.

Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls for charming but unsuitable John Willoughby, her romantic disappointment is a secret from no one - much to the dismay of her sister Elinor, who fears for her reputation. By contrast, cautious Elinor appears to be mistress of her feelings - not even Marianne knows of the heartbreak she is nursing. Can the sisters, in pursuit of happiness, find a balance between prudence and passion?

Sense and Sensibility is a novel by the English novelist Jane Austen, that was first published in 1811. It was the first of Austen's novels to be published, under the pseudonym "A Lady".

Sense and Sensibility written by legendary author Jane Austen is widely considered to be one of the top 100 greatest books of all time. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, Sense and Sensibility is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Jane Austen is highly recommended. Published by Classic Books International and beautifully produced, Sense and Sensibility would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.

This story revolves around the Dashwood sisters: where Elinor is a sensible, rational creature, her younger sister Marianne is wildly romantic--a characteristic that offers Austen plenty of scope for both satire and compassion. (With an introduction by Austin Dobson.}}Notice: This Book is published by Historical Books Limited (www.publicdomain.org.uk) as a Public Domain Book, if you have any inquiries, requests or need any help you can just send an email to publications@publicdomain.org.ukThis book is found as a public domain and free book based on various online catalogs, if you think there are any problems regard copyright issues please contact us immediately via DMCA@publicdomain.org.uk

Jane Austen's first published novel, Sense and Sensibility is the story of two sisters - Elinore and Marianne. Each sister embodies a unique set of traits: Elinor is sense, discrete and of sound judgment; while Marianne is sensibility, emotional and impulsive. Through the lives and adventures of the two sisters in matters of love and relationships, Austen captures the need for a heart that feels deeply and a mind that goes forth with caution.

Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility is considered one of the classic works of English literature. The novel is a work of romantic fiction portraying the lives and loves of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood in the final years of the eighteenth century. The title itself is somewhat ambiguous, essentially leaving the readers themselves to decide at the end whether sense and sensibility have in fact merged. The novel remains a firm favourite today, and is enjoyed just as much - if not even more so - than when it was first published in 1811 under the pseudonym 'A Lady'.

This is a new beautifully-designed edition of Jane Austen's best-selling classic SENSE AND SENSIBILITY. 6x9 large format. Printed on high quality paper.

Enjoy the romance and wit of the charming Dashwood sisters in Jane Austen's classic tale Sense and Sensibility. Jane Austen's debut novel, Sense and Sensibility has been resonating with readers since it was first published in 1811 and has been made into a number of adaptations. The Dashwood sisters couldn't be more different. While Elinor lives her life in a reasonable manner, Marianne tends to make decisions following her heart. But when it comes to finding a husband, the sisters realize, through much trial and error, that a combination of their personalities is ideal when it comes to finding true happiness. Beyond the romance, Sense and Sensibility is chock-full of humor and wit that is also a commentary on British middle-class society at the turn of the nineteenth century. Austen's mastery of irony, dialogue, and realism support character development and make Sense and Sensibility a pure pleasure to read. Complete and unabridged, this elegantly designed, clothbound edition features an elastic closure and a new introduction by Christina Bartolomeo. The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the works of classic authors from around the world in stunning gift editions to be collected and enjoyed. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed cloth-bound hardcovers feature a slipcase and ribbon marker, as well as a comprehensive introduction providing the reader with enlightening information on the author's life and works.  

"Two devoted sisters, calm Elinor and excitable Marianne, are forced to find suitable husbands for themselves. As they suffer a series of disappointments, they begin to wonder whether they will ever find true love and happiness." -- Publisher's description.

When Mr. Dashwood dies, his house, Norland Park, passes directly to his only son John, the child of his first wife. His second wife, Mrs. Dashwood, and their daughters, Elinor, Marianne and Margaret, are left only a small income. On his deathbed, Mr. Dashwood extracts a promise from his son, that he will take care of his half-sisters; however, John's selfish and greedy wife, Fanny, soon persuades him to renege. John and Fanny immediately take up their place as the new owners of Norland, while the Dashwood women are reduced to the position of unwelcome guests. Mrs. Dashwood begins looking for somewhere else to live.In the meantime, Fanny's brother, Edward Ferrars, a pleasant, unassuming, intelligent but reserved young man, visits Norland and soon forms an attachment with Elinor. Fanny disapproves the match and offends Mrs. Dashwood with the implication that Elinor is motivated by money rather than love. Mrs. Dashwood indignantly speeds her search for a new home.Mrs. Dashwood moves her family to Barton Cottage in Devonshire, near the home of her cousin, Sir John Middleton. Their new home lacks many of the conveniences that they have been used to; however, they are warmly received by Sir John, and welcomed into the local society-meeting his wife, Lady Middleton, his mother-in-law, Mrs. Jennings and his friend, the grave, quiet and gentlemanly Colonel Brandon. It soon becomes apparent that Colonel Brandon is attracted to Marianne, and Mrs. Jennings teases them about it. Marianne is not pleased as she considers the thirty-five year old Colonel Brandon an old bachelor, incapable of falling in love or inspiring love in anyone else.Marianne, out for a walk, gets caught in the rain, slips and sprains her ankle. The dashing, handsome John Willoughby sees the accident and assists her. Marianne quickly comes to admire his good looks and outspoken views on poetry, music, art and love. Mr. Willoughby's attentions are so overt that Elinor and Mrs. Dashwood begin to suspect that the couple are secretly engaged. Elinor cautions Marianne against her unguarded conduct, but Marianne refuses to check her emotions, believing that this a falsehood. Unexpectedly one day, Mr. Willoughby informs the Dashwoods that his aunt is sending him to London on business, indefinitely. Marianne is distraught and abandons herself to her sorrow.Edward Ferrars then pays a short visit to Barton Cottage but seems unhappy and out of sorts. Elinor fears that he no longer has feelings for her, but feels compelled, by a sense of duty, to protect her family from knowing her heartache. Soon after Edward departs, Anne and Lucy Steele, the vulgar and uneducated cousins of Lady Middleton, come to stay at Barton Park. Lucy informs Elinor of her secret four-year engagement to Edward Ferrars, displaying proofs of her veracity. Elinor comes to understand the inconsistencies of Edward's behaviour to her and acquits him of blame. She is charitable enough to pity Edward for being held to a loveless engagement by his gentlemanly honour.

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 Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, are as different as sisters can be. Serious Elinor lives by reason and thoughtfulness while her younger sister, Marianne, only follows her passions. But in questions of love, they learn neither the heart nor head alone will lead them to happiness.

When Mr. Henry Dashwood dies, leaving his estate to his first wife's son, the second Mrs. Dashwood and her three daughters find themselves in reduced circumstances. As the family fortunes are diminished, so are the marriage prospects for the Dashwood sisters.

After their father dies, leaving them to a life of genteel poverty, sensible Elinor and romantic Marianne Dashwood must rely on making good marriages as their means of support.

”Unfairly deprived of their family inheritance by the grasping Mrs John Dashwood and her husband, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood and their mother find themselves in greatly reduced circumstances. Compelled to leave Norland in Sussex for Barton Cottage in Devonshire, the two sisters are soon accepted into their new society. Marianne, whose sweet radiance and open nature charm the roguish John Willoughby, is soon deeply in love. Elinor, whose disposition is more cautious and considered, who carefully conceals her emotions, is suffering the loss of Edward Ferrars whom she has left behind. Despite their very different personalities, both sisters experience great sorrows in their affairs of the heart: Marianne demonstrably wretched and Elinor allowing no one to see her private heartache. It is, however, the qualities common to them both - discernment, constancy and integrity in the face of the fecklessness of others - that allow them entry into a new life of peace and contentment.” -- (Back Cover)

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Originally published under the pseudonym "A Lady," Sense and Sensibility was Jane Austen's first published novel. In this timeless romance novel set in the 1790s, we meet two sisters, Elinore and Marianne Dashwood, who settle in a relative's cottage in southwest England where they find love, which leads to romance and heartbreak.

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Author contrasts the personalities of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, the former being sensible and considerate of circumstances and individuals and the latter romantic and more self-expressive. In the end both find acceptable husbands but not before a series of twists of fortune and disappointment in first love.

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When the Dashwood family are forced into more modest circumstances, sisters Marianne and Elinor also find themselves suddenly entangled in matters of the heart. Passionate and spirited, young Marianne falls for the charming but unreliable Mr Willoughby. Elinor, by contrast rational and sensible, forms a close bond with Edward Ferrars, but must cope stoically with the news that he is promised to another. Only through their shared experiences of love and loss do both sisters learn that the key to happiness comes from finding the perfect mixture of rationality and feeling.

Published in 1811, this was Jane Austen's first published novel, and written under a pseudonym - 'A lady'.

Presents Jane Austen's novel about two sisters of opposing temperaments who gain a better understanding of one another after sharing the pangs of tragic love, and includes an outline of key themes, explanatory notes, critical essays, and other reference materials.

This is a new edition of "Sense and Sensibility," originally published in 1896 by Macmillan and Co., Ltd., of London, England, with an introduction by Austin Dobson and illustrations by Hugh Thomson. Part of the project Unforgettable Classic Series of classic literature, this is a new edition of Jane Austen's masterpiece published in 1896-not a facsimile reprint. Obvious typographical errors have been carefully corrected and the entire text has been reset and redesigned by Adeptio Editions to enhance readability, while respecting the original edition.Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility" is-together with "Pride and Prejudice"-perhaps one of the finest and most popular novels ever written. It tells the story of the "Miss Dashwoods" sisters, the sensible Elinor and the passionate Marianne, whose chances at marriage seem doomed by their family's sudden loss of fortune. The reader will be delighted with this romantic suspense and with Austen's elegant narrative style, and with the story's fascinating characters and their social interactions.Make sure to read the other books of Adeptio Editions' Jane Austen Collection: "Pride and Prejudice," "Mansfield Park," "Emma," "Northanger Abbey," and "Persuasion." About the Author: Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist whose seminal works, inspired by her own upbringing as well as in the landed gentry, have influenced successive generations. She was the seventh child-out of eight-and second daughter of Cassandra (n#65533;e Leigh) and the Reverend George Austen. She was born on December 16, 1775, in Steventon, Hampshire, England. Her parents were well-respected middle-class community members. Her father was the local Anglican clergyman and supplemented the family income by taking private pupils in the family home and parsonage. Her mother, Cassandra Leigh Austen, came from an aristocratic family and influenced Jane's sense of social class and self-worth. When they were young, Jane and her six brothers and sister were encouraged to read from their father's extensive library. With a romantic vein, but nevertheless a realist-known for her style and ironic humor as well as for her fascinating depiction of women's domestic roles of the early nineteenth century-Austen wrote "Sense and Sensibility" (1811), "Pride and Prejudice" (1813), "Mansfield Park" (1814), "Emma" (1815), "Northanger Abbey" (1817), and "Persuasion" (1818), all of which replete with memorable protagonists-as are the "Miss Dashwoods" sisters, from "Sense and Sensibility."

"Two very different sisters find themselves thrown into an unkind world when their father dies. Marianne, wild and impulsive, falls dangerously in love, while Elinor suffers her own private heartbreak but conceals her true feelings, even from those closest to her. Jane Austen's subtle and witty novel of secrets and suppression, lies and seduction, brilliantly portrays a world were rigid social convention clashes with the impulses of the heart. This is the only version of 'Sense and Sensibility' to be based on the first-edition text of 1811, as originally published."--taken from back cover.

The discreet Elinor (sense) & the romantic & reckless Marianne (sensibility) find the course of true love full of brambles & disillusionment. Their neighborhood & London are peopled with characters in the special Austenian mold.

Beautiful heritage hardback gift edition. Original illustrated cover from 1894. Collectible set. Contemporary yet classic, easily legible typeface. Durable dust jacket.

Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the handsome but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning. Meanwhile, Elinor must conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her.

This engaging story of two attractive and mutually devoted sisters was first published in 1811. Romantic Marianne with her unrestrained enthusiasms, which lead to disillusionment and despair, makes a perfect foil to the unselfish Elinor, who brings a quiet self-control to her own heartbreak. The sentimental education of the two heroines is conducted with a fine regard for all the varying shades of romantic attraction, and in the end it is Marianne who makes a prudent marriage and Elinor who is united to the man she has loved from the beginning.

Modern film adaptations of Jane Austen's novels have brought a renewed popularity to Austen's works, including Emma (2020) and Persuasion (2022). Sense and Sensibility has a best-loved film adaptation, starring Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant. Arcturus have sold over 1 million Jane Austen books worldwide!

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY is a novel by Jane Austen, and was her first published work when it appeared in 1811 under the pseudonym "A Lady". A work of romantic fiction, better known as a comedy of manners, Sense and Sensibility is set in southwest England, London and Kent between 1792 and 1797, and portrays the life and loves of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. The novel follows the young ladies to their new home, a meagre cottage on a distant relative's property, where they experience love, romance and heartbreak. Austen biographer Claire Tomalin argues that Sense and Sensibility has a "wobble in its approach", which developed because Austen, in the course of writing the novel, gradually became less certain about whether sense or sensibility should triumph. Austen characterizes Marianne as a sweet lady with attractive qualities: intelligence, musical talent, frankness, and the capacity to love deeply. She also acknowledges that Willoughby, with all his faults, continues to love and, in some measure, appreciate Marianne. For these reasons, some readers find Marianne's ultimate marriage to Colonel Brandon an unsatisfactory ending. Other interpretations, however, have argued that Austen's intention was not to debate the superior value of either sense or sensibility in good judgment, but rather to demonstrate that both are equally important but must be applied with good balance to one another

Presents Jane Austen's first published novel about two sisters of different temperaments whose bad luck in love brings them to a closer understanding of each other.

Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen, one of literature's most beloved stories of love, marriage, and social mores, is now available in a fine exclusive collector's edition featuring a laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping, making it ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike. 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, while Marianne's unswerving belief in the truth of her own feelings makes her more dangerously susceptible to the designs of unscrupulous men.

The more I know of the world, the more am I convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love. I require so much!" Jane Austen's novel tells the story of Marianne Dashwood, who wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Meanwhile Elinor, always sensitive to social convention, is struggling to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Through their parallel experience of love - and its threatened loss - the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love. The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

This is a romantic fiction. The novel is set in southwest England between 1792 and 1797. It portrays the life and loves of the Dashwood sisters: Elinor and Marianne. The novel follows the young ladies to their new home, a meagre cottage on a distant relative's property, where they experience love, romance, and heart-break. The novel is interesting because the reader must decide whether sense and sensibility have truly merged.

The classic Austen novel of the love life of a British family in the 1800's. An abridgement of the novel read by Julie Christie.

When the Dashwood sisters move into a meagre cottage on a distant relative's property, they are torn between passion and reason. Elinor approaches life in a rational manner, while Marianne is wildly romantic. The story shows how the two sisters must learn from each other as they experience love, romance, and heartbreak. Jane Austen is famous for her six novels, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion. Her works of romantic fiction, set among the landed gentry, earned her a place as one of the most widely read writers in English literature. Her realism, biting irony and social commentary as well as her acclaimed plots have gained her historical importance among scholars and critics.

Two sisters of opposing temperaments are brought to a closer understanding by their mutual disappointments-and true love finally triumphs when sense gives way to sensibility and sensibility to sense.

Jane Austen's classic work of romantic fiction, "Sense and Sensibility," with notable illustrations by Hugh Thomson. The illustrations in this edition have been photographed directly from the original antiquarian book, and digitally cleaned.

"Sense and Sensibility" illustrates life's little perplexities of emotion and conduct; a perfect sense of dramatic progression and an admirably vivid observation of human affairs. The two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, represent "sense" and "sensibility" respectively. It is an insightful account of social susceptibility where marriage and love have been analysed with great dexterity.

Two sisters of opposing temperaments but who share the pangs of tragic love provide the subjects for Sense and Sensibility. Elinor, practical and conventional, is the epitome of sense; Marianne, emotional and sentimental, the embodiment of sensibility. To each comes the sorrow of unhappy love: Elinor desires a man who is promised to another while Marianne loses her heart to a scoundrel who jilts her. Their mutual suffering brings a closer understanding between the two sisters and true love finally triumphs when sense gives way to sensibility and sensibility gives way to sense.

The Dashwood sisters - 19-year-old Elinor and Marianne, aged 17 - are left poor and homeless by their father's death. One way out of this misfortune is for both girls to marry well. Impetuous Marianne and cautious Elinor find through trial and error that a mixture of sense and sensibility is the key.

Conceived as an epistolary novel under the working title 'Elinor and Marianne', it would be some sixteen years before Austen's first work would emerge in its final narrative form - in 1811, published under the alias 'A Lady'. Set on the cusp of the Age of Reason and the Romantic Era, embodying each in its sibling heroines, 'Sense and Sensibility' is a comedy of manners, exploring the intricate relations between status, heritance and romance in Georgian England.

Timeless novel from 1811 has won over a new generation of readers (and movie-goers). Intricate plot follows the loves and losses of the recently impoverished Dashwood sisters, straitlaced Elinor and lively Marianne

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Elinor and Marianne are two daughters of Mr. Dashwood by his second wife. They have a younger sister, Margaret, and an older half-brother named John. When their father dies, the family estate passes to John and the Dashwood women are left in reduced circumstances. Fortunately, a distant relative offers to rent the women a cottage on his property.The novel follows the Dashwood sisters to their new home, where they experience both romance and heartbreak.Jane Austen (16 December 1775 - 18 July 1817) was an English novelist whose works include Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion. Her biting social commentary and masterful use of both free indirect speech and irony eventually made Austen one of the most influential and honored novelists in English Literature.

"[This] first novel published by Jane Austen is a brilliant character study of two sisters--Elinor and Marianne Dashwood--who are temperamental opposites. When each young woman falls in love and later suffers heartbreak, the disappointments affect them very differently"--Container.

The first of Austen's novels to be published, this romance contrast the personalities of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. Both find husbands in the end by not before a series of twists of fortune and disappointments.

Sense and Sensibility

Sense and Sensibility is written with all the hallmarks of Austen's style, providing strong female protagonists, great irony and wit and showcasing her superb talent for character creation and dialogue. Jane Austen's first published novel, Sense and Sensibility, tells the classic tale of love and heartbreak in late 18th century England. The story follows the romantic trials and tribulations of the daughters of the recently widowed Mrs. Dashwood as they encounter, and learn to handle, the emotionally reckless male characters of Georgian society. In order to find happiness, the two teenage heroines (Marianne and Elinor) must each learn to navigate through a life where status and money govern the rules of love.

This novel lays bare the strategems, the hypocrisy and the poignancy inherent in the struggles of two very different sisters to achieve respectability. Elinor's character is one of Augustan detachment, while Marianne a disciple of the Romantic Age, learns to curb her passionate nature.

Sense and Sensibility is a novel by Jane Austen, published in 1811. It was published anonymously; By A Lady appears on the cover page where the author's name might have been. It tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, both of age to marry.The title of the book refers to the character of each sister, though the words sense and sensibility held different meanings in early 19th century England. 'Sense' referred to intelligence and 'Sensibility' to the emotions, and though each sister embodies one of these characteristics, Austen is artistically vague about which belongs to whom.The novel follows the young women to their new home with their widowed mother, a meagre cottage on the property of a distant relative, where they experience love, romance and heartbreak. The novel is set in southwest England, London and Sussex between 1792 and 1797.The novel sold out its first print run of 750 copies in the middle of 1813, marking a success for its author, who then had a second print run later that year. The novel continued in publication throughout the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the best known and widely read English novelists out there, and her 1811 book Sense and Sensibility, which she signed anonymously "A Lady," was the book that kicked off her career. It focuses on Elinor and Marianne, sisters who are left impoverished after their father Mr. Dashwood dies, whose estate goes to his son. They move to a cottage on a relative's property where there are boys in the mix: the shy Edward and the dashing Willougby. Romance and heartbreak ensue.

Published in 1811 under the Pseudonym "A Lady," Sense and Sensibility was Jane Austen's first published work. Sense and Sensibility follows the lives of sisters Elinor and Marianne during the 1790s as they move to a new home and experience love and heartache in the south of England.This Colorful Classics edition presents this English classic in full with a beautifully designed colorful cover that is a perfect edition to any bookshelf.

The first published novel of Jane Austen tells the tale of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne , in a comedy of manners describing their adventure at the home of a distant relative. Typical of her later novels, she interlocks themes of love and heartbreak and transforms those themes into a memorable piece of fiction. Austen paid for the first printing of the book which quickly sold out the 750 copies. It has been adapted into several films and productions and is a must read for Austen lovers.

Sense and Sensibility is a work of romantic fiction that is set in England in 1792 and the years following. It portrays the lives of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. The story follows the young ladies as they move to their new home. It is a humble cottage on the property of a distant relative, where they experience love, romance, and heartbreak. It is a brilliant novel by an accomplished author. It was first published in 1811. This edition has been created in a large format to allow for easy reading convenient study.

Sense and Sensibility is a novel by Jane Austen. A work of romantic fiction, Sense and Sensibility is set in southwest England, London and Kent between 1792 and 1797, and portrays the life and loves of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. The novel follows the young ladies to their new home, a meagre cottage on a distant relative's property, where they experience love, romance and heartbreak.

EXCEPTIONAL EDITION Immerse in 296 pages of enthralling romance you will never forget! Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist whose works of romantic fiction, set among the landed gentry, earned her a place as one of the most widely read writers in English literature. Her realism, biting irony and social commentary as well as her acclaimed plots have gained her historical importance. First published in 1811, "Sense and Sensibility", Jane Austen's witty comedy of manners, portrays the life and loves of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne in England, in the eighteenth-century. Marianne wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Meanwhile Elinor, always sensitive to social convention, is struggling to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Through their parallel experience of love - and its threatened loss - the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love. This brilliant novel is a must-read of classic literature and will delight readers of all ages. Enjoy all masterpieces by Jane Austen in a beautifully presented edition by "Atlantic Editions": PRIDE AND PREJUDICE MANSFIELD PARK EMMA NORTHANGER ABBEY PERSUASION

"Always resignation and acceptance. Always prudence and honour and duty. Elinor, where is your heart?"Upon the death of their father, the Dashwood sisters Elinor and Marianne find themselves in reduced circumstances and subject to the rules and restrictions of class and social situation as they seek to find their place in the world and the men worthy of their hearts. Jane Austen's classic comedy of manners remains as fresh and vibrant today as the day it was written and continues to gather new admirers.

Historical Fiction author Lorraine Hunt Lynn and Hoi Polloi Classics bring you the classics ready for the 21st century. Retaining the author's original words, the manuscript has been edited to be read today - and to engage even more fans of the literary greats.Sense and Sensibility was first written in three volumes and brought together in 1811 to become the first of Jane Austen's seriously great novels. Follow the fortunes of the Dashwood family - a widowed mother and her three daughters - as they negotiate their way through the rigours and heartbreak of Regency society to secure themselves a future. A fantastic read, and a wonderfully engaging reflection of the social and financial the middle classes faced daily in Regency England.

The family of Dashwood had been long settled in Sussex. Their estate was large, and their residence was at Norland Park, in the centre of their property, where for many generations they had lived in so respectable a manner as to engage the general good opinion of their surrounding acquaintance. The late owner of this estate was a single man, who lived to a very advanced age, and who for many years of his life had a constant companion and housekeeper in his sister. But her death, which happened ten years before his own, produced a great alteration in his home; for to supply her loss he invited and received into his house the family of his nephew Mr. Henry Dashwood, the legal inheritor of the Norland estate, and the person to whom he intended to bequeath it.

Though not the first novel she wrote, Sense and Sensibility was the first Jane Austen published. Though she initially called it Elinor and Marianne, Austen jettisoned both the title and the epistolary mode in which it was originally written, but kept the essential theme: the necessity of finding a workable middle ground between passion and reason. The story revolves around the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. Whereas the former is a sensible, rational creature, her younger sister is wildly romantic--a characteristic that offers Austen plenty of scope for both satire and compassion. Commenting on Edward Ferrars, a potential suitor for Elinor's hand, Marianne admits that while she "loves him tenderly", she finds him disappointing as a possible lover for her sister

Sense and Sensibility is a novel by Jane Austen, and was her first published work when it appeared in 1811 under the pseudonym "A Lady". A work of romantic fiction, better known as a comedy of manners, Sense and Sensibility is set in southwest England, London and Kent between 1792 and 1797, and portrays the life and loves of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. This is the story of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, sisters who respectively represent the "sense" and "sensibility" of the title. With their mother, their sister Margaret, and their stepbrother John, they make up the Dashwood family. The novel follows the young ladies to their new home, a meagre cottage on a distant relative's property, where they experience love, romance and heartbreak. "When Elinor Dashwood's father dies, her family's finances are crippled. After the Dashwoods move to a cottage in Devonshire, Elinor's sister Marianne is torn between the handsome John Willoughby and the older Colonel Brandon. Meanwhile, Elinor's romantic hopes with Edward Ferrars are hindered due to his prior engagement. Both Elinor and Marianne strive for love while the circumstances in their lives constantly change".

Jane Austen is one of the most widely read authors in English literature. The plots of Austen's classic novels often portrayed the dependence of women on marriage as a means to securing social standing. The novels served as a critique of sensibility and they helped lead to 19th century realism.Sense and Sensibility is a classic novel set in England during the late 18th century. The story follows the lives and romances of two young sisters who have recently moved to a cottage.

JANE AUSTEN was an English novelist whose works earned her a place as one of the most widely read writer in English literature. Born on16 December 1775 at Steventon, Hampshire. Among other works and letters are Sense and Sensibility (1811); Pride and Prejudice (1813); Mansfield Park (1814); Emma (1815); Northanger Abbey (1818, posthumous); Persuasion (1818, posthumous). Jane Austen died on 18 July 1817.

Jane Austen (16 December 1775 - 18 July 1817) was an English novelist whose works of romantic fiction, set among the landed gentry, earned her a place as one of the most widely read writers in English literature. Her realism, biting irony and social commentary as well as her acclaimed plots have gained her historical importance among scholars and critics.Austen lived her entire life as part of a close-knit family located on the lower fringes of the English landed gentry. She was educated primarily by her father and older brothers as well as through her own reading. The steadfast support of her family was critical to her development as a professional writer. From her teenage years into her thirties she experimented with various literary forms, including an epistolary novel which she then abandoned, wrote and extensively revised three major novels and began a fourth. From 1811 until 1816, with the release of Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814) and Emma (1815), she achieved success as a published writer. She wrote two additional novels, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, both published posthumously in 1818, and began a third, which was eventually titled Sanditon, but died before completing it.Austen's works critique the novels of sensibility of the second half of the 18th century and are part of the transition to 19th-century realism. Her plots, though fundamentally comic, highlight the dependence of women on marriage to secure social standing and economic security. Her works, though usually popular, were first published anonymously and brought her little personal fame and only a few positive reviews during her lifetime, but the publication in 1869 of her nephew's A Memoir of Jane Austen introduced her to a wider public, and by the 1940s she had become widely accepted in academia as a great English writer. The second half of the 20th century saw a proliferation of Austen scholarship and the emergence of a Janeite fan culture.

Jane Austen's classic is the tale of two temperamental sisters.

Unabridged & Original version with all 594 pages Includes: 10 Illustrations and Biography Sense and Sensibility is a novel by Jane Austen, and was her first published work when it appeared in 1811 under the pseudonym "A Lady". A work of romantic fiction, better known as a comedy of manners, Sense and Sensibility is set in southwest England, London and Kent between 1792 and 1797, and portrays the life and loves of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. The novel follows the young ladies to their new home, a meagre cottage on a distant relative's property, where they experience love, romance and heartbreak. Jane Austen wrote the first draft of the novel in the form of a novel-in-letters (epistolary form) sometime around 1795 when she was about 19 years old, and gave it the title Elinor and Marianne. She later changed the form to a narrative and the title to Sense and Sensibility. "Sense" in the book means good judgment or prudence, and "sensibility" means sensitivity or emotionality. "Sense" is identified with the character of Elinor, while "sensibility" is identified with the character of Marianne. By changing the title, Austen added "philosophical depth" to what began as a sketch of two characters. The title of the book, and that of her next published novel, Pride and Prejudice (1813), may be suggestive of political conflicts of the 1790s. Austen biographer Claire Tomalin argues that Sense and Sensibility has a "wobble in its approach," which developed because Austen, in the course of writing the novel, gradually became less certain about whether sense or sensibility should triumph. Austen characterises Marianne as a sweet lady with attractive qualities: intelligence, musical talent, frankness, and the capacity to love deeply. She also acknowledges that Willoughby, with all his faults, continues to love and, in some measure, appreciate Marianne. For these reasons, some readers find Marianne's ultimate marriage to Colonel Brandon an unsatisfactory ending. Other interpretations, however, have argued that Austen's intention was not to debate the superior value of either sense or sensibility in good judgment, but rather to demonstrate that both are equally important but must be applied with good balance to one another. Dashwood extracts a promise from his son, that he will take care of his half-sisters; however, John's selfish and greedy wife, Fanny, soon persuades him to renege. John and Fanny immediately take up their place as the new owners of Norland, while the Dashwood women are reduced to the position of unwelcome guests. Mrs. Dashwood begins looking for somewhere else to live. In the meantime, Fanny's brother, Edward Ferrars, a pleasant, unassuming, intelligent but reserved young man, visits Norland and soon forms an attachment with Elinor. Fanny disapproves the match and offends Mrs. Dashwood with the implication that Elinor is motivated by money rather than love. Mrs. Dashwood indignantly speeds her search for a new home.

When Mr. Dashwood dies, his house, Norland Park, passes directly to his only son John, the child of his first wife. His second wife, Mrs. Dashwood, and their daughters, Elinor, Marianne and Margaret, are left only a small income. On his deathbed, Mr. Dashwood extracts a promise from his son, that he will take care of his half-sisters; however, John's selfish and greedy wife, Fanny, soon persuades him to renege. John and Fanny immediately take up their place as the new owners of Norland, while the Dashwood women are reduced to the position of unwelcome guests. Mrs. Dashwood begins looking for somewhere else to live.In the meantime, Fanny's brother, Edward Ferrars, a pleasant, unassuming, intelligent but reserved young man, visits Norland and soon forms an attachment with Elinor. Fanny disapproves the match and offends Mrs. Dashwood with the implication that Elinor is motivated by money rather than love. Mrs. Dashwood indignantly speeds her search for a new home ...

In a timeless tale of misguided romance and heartbreak, Jane Austen's first novel of love and marriage is seen through the eyes of two very different heroines, the Dashwood sisters--cautious, level-headed Elinor and impulsive lively Marianne--one representing sense and the other sensibility. In order to achieve the love and happiness they seek, the teenage women must overcome the pitfalls of Georgian England's high society. Austen's genius for portraying the social norms of her time--along with vivid characters and her trademark ironic wit--make this novel a classic to be treasured.

Jane Austen's first published novel, Sense and Sensibility is the classic coming of age story of two sisters-Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, who have contrasting temperaments. On the surface Elinor, the older sister represents sense, while Marianne represents sensibility; however upon closer examination we find that they both exhibit varying aspects of each characteristic. Set in southwest England, in the towns of London and Kent, the novel follows the lives of the two sisters as they struggle to find love, romance, and ultimately deal with the heartbreaks along the way. The novel ponders the question of which is the best characteristic-sense or sensibility. It is unclear ultimately what Austen intended as the answer to this question, whether or not she left the novel purposefully ambiguous or if her suggestion is that a proper temperament requires some measure of both qualities. Sense and Sensibility is a compelling study of character and one of the great achievements of the romantic genre. About the Author: Jane Austen was an English novelist whose works of romantic fiction, set among the landed gentry, earned her a place as one of the most widely read writers in English literature, her realism and biting social commentary cementing her historical importance among scholars and critics. Austen lived her entire life as part of a close-knit family located on the lower fringes of the English landed gentry. She was educated primarily by her father and older brothers as well as through her own reading. The steadfast support of her family was critical to her development as a professional writer. Her artistic apprenticeship lasted from her teenage years until she was about 35 years old. During this period, she experimented with various literary forms, including the epistolary novel which she tried then abandoned, and wrote and extensively revised three major novels and began a fourth. From 1811 until 1816, with the release of 'Sense and Sensibility' (1811), 'Pride and Prejudice' (1813), 'Mansfield Park' (1814) and 'Emma' (1815), she achieved success as a published writer. She wrote two additional novels, 'Northanger Abbey' and 'Persuasion', both published posthumously in 1818, and began a third, which was eventually titled 'Sanditon', but died before completing it. Austen's works critique the novels of sensibility of the second half of the 18th century and are part of the transition to 19th-century realism. Her plots, though fundamentally comic, highlight the dependence of women on marriage to secure social standing and economic security. Her work brought her little personal fame and only a few positive reviews during her lifetime, but the publication in 1869 of her nephew's 'A Memoir of Jane Austen' introduced her to a wider public, and by the 1940s she had become widely accepted in academia as a great English writer. The second half of the 20th century saw a proliferation of Austen scholarship and the emergence of a Janeite fan culture.

World classic literature "Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen (1811). A wonderful debut work of Austen revealing the British society of 19th century!-. Korean translation by Ji Kwan Yoon.

Nineteenth century British society is the setting of this romantic story of sisters Elinor & Marianne Dashwood, as each overcomes her limits in her quest for virtue & true love

Sense and Sensibility is Jane Austens first published novel and is the book that set her on the path to literary fame. This romantic comedy revolves around two sisters, Eliner and Marianne. When their father dies, his estate passes to their half-brother and the girls are left without a home or the means to support themselves. They move to a new home-a cottage on a distant relatives farm. Here they experience romance and heartbreak and eventually find balance between sense and sensibility in life and love.

Sense and Sensibility is the classic first novel by Jane Austen about the lives of the sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. After the death of the sisters' father, the estate passes to their older half-brother named John. The sisters are left in reduced circumstances and they have to move to a new home, a cottage on a distant relative's property, where they experience both romance and heartbreak. The story describes how the two Dashwood sisters, who have contrasting temperaments, both have to find a balance between sense and sensibility in life and love.

A novel of social criticism by the classic British author Jane Austen. Austen's insights concerning class prejudice are remarkably pertinent in today's world.

Through her heroines' parallel experience of love and loss, Jane Austen offers a powerful analysis of women's social imperative to marry.

Sense and Sensibility only hints at the social skewering Jane Austen would use to such great effect in her later novels, and the humor here is only occasional and slight, as this novel adopts a generally serious tone. Parody is largely limited to the gossipy Mrs. Jenkins, who jumps to wild conclusions about situations she knows nothing about. Though arranged marriage and true love figure prominently in all of Austen's novels, this novel focuses almost exclusivity on the prospects of the two main characters, making it less complex than the novels that followed. Reserved Elinor and exuberant Marianne are expertly drawn, with Edward, Willoughby, and Colonel Brandon (whose lovesick hopes for Marianne are dashed again and again) also engaging creations. Except for the first page or two where the circumstances of the Dashwoods are set up through a series of deaths and relations, possibly causing some confusion, this novel is exceedingly easy to follow for contemporary readers. This novel is an excellent introduction to Jane Austen's works because of its relative simplicity (though readers should not dismiss it as simple) and the use of typical themes and social situations. Book clubs and students might want to explore the influence of money on nineteenth century British society as well as the meaning of the title as it applies to both the sisters and the other characters. It is also interesting to note both the helplessness and the extraordinary power of women in different circumstances.

Jane Austen's 'Sense and Sensibility' (1811) was her first mature novel, and is also widely regarded as one of her best. It details the lives and struggles of the Dashwood sisters, their search for romance and love, and the eternal conflict between reason and passion.

Romance story by Jane Austen.

Sense and Sensibility follows the life and loves of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. The novel revolves around the ladies and their move to a new home, a cottage on a distant relative's property, where they experience love, romance and heartbreak. Austen's book has been adapted for film and television a number of times, including a 1981 serial for TV directed by Rodney Bennett and a 1995 movie adapted by Emma Thompson.

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Two sisters in upper-class English society, are deserted by the men they had intended to marry, setting the stage for a romantic comedy in this classic Jane Austen novel. First published in 1811, this story began the career of one of the world's most beloved authors. Join us for a journey into the late 1700s, as Marianne and Elinor Dashwood discover, that to find happiness, they must learn to mix "Sense and Sensibility."

Sense and Sensibility is a novel by Jane Austen, and was her first published work when it appeared in 1811 under the pseudonym "A Lady." A work of romantic fiction, better known as a comedy of manners, Sense and Sensibility is set in southwest England, London and Kent between 1792 and 1797, and portrays the life and loves of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne.The novel follows the three Dashwood sisters as they move with their widowed mother from the estate on which they grew up, Norland Park, to their new home, Barton Cottage. The four women must move to a meagre cottage on the property of a distant relative, where they experience love, romance, and heartbreak. The novel is likely set in southwest England, London and Sussex between 1792 and 1797.The novel, which sold out its first print run of 750 copies in the middle of 1813, marked a success for its author. It had a second print run later that year. The novel continued in publication throughout the 19th, 20th and early 21st centuries and has many times been illustrated, excerpted, abridged, and adapted for stage and film.Henry Dashwood, his second wife, and their three daughters live for many years with Henry's wealthy bachelor uncle. That uncle decides, in late life, to will the use and income only of his property first to Henry, then to Henry's first son John Dashwood (by his first marriage), so that the property should pass intact to John's three-year-old son Harry. The uncle dies, but Henry lives just a year after that and he is unable in such short time to save enough money for his wife Mrs Dashwood, and their daughters, Elinor, Marianne and Margaret, who are left only a small income. On his deathbed, Mr Henry Dashwood extracts a promise from his son John to take care of his half-sisters. But before Henry is long in the grave, John's greedy wife, Fanny, persuades her husband to renege on the promise, appealing to his concerns about diminishing his own son Harry's inheritance despite the fact that John is independently wealthy thanks to his inheritance from his mother and his wife's dowry. Henry Dashwood's love for his second family is also used by Fanny to arouse her husband's jealousy and convince him not to help his sisters economically.John and Fanny immediately move in as the new owners of Norland, while the Dashwood women are treated as unwelcome guests by a spiteful Fanny. Mrs Dashwood seeks somewhere else to live. In the meantime, Fanny's brother, Edward Ferrars visits Norland and soon forms an attachment with Elinor. Fanny disapproves of the match and offends Mrs Dashwood by implying that Elinor must be motivated by his expectations of coming into money.Mrs Dashwood moves her family to Barton Cottage in Devonshire, near the home of her cousin, Sir John Middleton. Their new home is modest, but they are warmly received by Sir John and welcomed into local society, meeting his wife, Lady Middleton, his mother-in-law, the garrulous but well-meaning Mrs Jennings, and his friend, Colonel Brandon. Colonel Brandon is attracted to Marianne, and Mrs Jennings teases them about it. Marianne is not pleased, as she considers the thirty-five-year-old Colonel Brandon an old bachelor, incapable of falling in love or inspiring love in anyone.

By a former marriage, Mr. Henry Dashwood had one son: by his present lady, three daughters. The son, a steady respectable young man, was amply provided for by the fortune of his mother, which had been large, and half of which devolved on him on his coming of age. By his own marriage, likewise, which happened soon afterwards, he added to his wealth. To him therefore the succession to the Norland estate was not so really important as to his sisters; for their fortune, independent of what might arise to them from their father's inheriting that property, could be but small. Their mother had nothing, and their father only seven thousand pounds in his own disposal; for the remaining moiety of his first wife's fortune was also secured to her child, and he had only a life-interest in it.

"[...] Elinor, this eldest daughter, whose advice was so effectual, possessed a strength of understanding, and coolness of judgment, which qualified her, though only nineteen, to be the counsellor of her mother, and enabled her frequently to counteract, to the advantage of them all, that eagerness of mind in Mrs. Dashwood which must generally have led to imprudence. She had an excellent heart;-her disposition was affectionate, and her feelings were strong; but she knew how to govern them: it was a knowledge which her mother had yet to learn; and which one of her sisters had resolved never to be taught. Marianne's abilities were, in many respects, quite equal to Elinor's. She was sensible and clever; but eager in everything: her sorrows, her joys, could have no moderation. She was generous, amiable, interesting: she was everything but prudent. The resemblance between her and her mother was strikingly great. Elinor saw, with concern, the excess of her sister's sensibility; but by Mrs. Dashwood it was valued and cherished. They encouraged each other now in the violence of their affliction. The agony of grief which overpowered them at first, was voluntarily renewed, was sought for, was created again and again. They gave themselves up wholly to their sorrow, seeking increase of wretchedness in every reflection that could afford it, and resolved against ever admitting consolation in[...]".

Sense and Sensibility is a novel by Jane Austen, and was her first published work when it appeared in 1811 under the pseudonym "A Lady".

Sense and Sensibility is a romantic novel and a comedy of manners, Sense and Sensibility is set in southwest England, London and Kent between and portrays the life and loves of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. It follows the young ladies to their new home, a meagre cottage on a relative's property, where they experience love, romance and heartbreak. Jane Austen was an English novelist whose works of romantic fiction earned her a place as one of the most widely read writers in English literature. Her plots are fundamentally comic and highlight the dependence of women on marriage to secure social standing and economic security.

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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen BRAND NEW EDITION - COMPLETE Austen biographer Claire Tomalin argues that Sense and Sensibility has a "wobble in its approach," which developed because Austen, in the course of writing the novel, gradually became less certain about whether sense or sensibility should triumph. Austen characterises Marianne as a sweet lady with attractive qualities: intelligence, musical talent, frankness, and the capacity to love deeply. She also acknowledges that Willoughby, with all his faults, continues to love and, in some measure, appreciate Marianne. For these reasons, some readers find Marianne's ultimate marriage to Colonel Brandon an unsatisfactory ending. Other interpretations, however, have argued that Austen's intention was not to debate the superior value of either sense or sensibility in good judgment, but rather to demonstrate that both are equally important but must be applied with good balance to one another. Dashwood extracts a promise from his son, that he will take care of his half-sisters; however, John's selfish and greedy wife, Fanny, soon persuades him to renege. John and Fanny immediately take up their place as the new owners of Norland, while the Dashwood women are reduced to the position of unwelcome guests. Mrs. Dashwood begins looking for somewhere else to live.

Sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood have opposite approaches when it comes to the pursuit of love. One is tempered and rational, the other impulsive and full of youthful passion. The sisters attract a trio of suitors -- handsome Edward Ferrars, heroic Colonel Brandon, and effusive John Willoughby. But are the men as genuine as they seem? A romantic odyssey full of seduction and abandonment unfolds in Andrew Davies's bold adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel.

Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the handsome but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo.Meanwhile, Elinor is struggling to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Through their experiences of love - and the threat of losing it - the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find happiness...

Sense and Sensibility, published in 1811, is a British romance novel by Jane Austen, her first published work under the pseudonym, "A Lady." Jane Austen is considered a pioneer of the romance genre of novels, and for the realism portrayed in her novels, is one the most widely read writers in English literature. A work of romantic fiction, Sense and Sensibility is set in southwest England in 1792 through 1797, and portrays the life and loves of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, daughters of their father Henry's second wife, Mrs. Dashwood. The sisters are starkly different from each other; Elinor is the epitome of prudence and self-control while Marianne embodies emotion and enthusiasm. Elinor, Marianne, and their younger sister, Margaret, are left in reduced circumstances when their father dies and his estate is passed onto their half-brother, John. The novel follows the young ladies to their new home, a meager cottage on a distant relative's property, where they experience love, romance and heartbreak.

"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 dangerouslysusceptible 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.ABOUT THE SERIES: For 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.

This novel centers on two sisters whose contrasting personalities are observed as they experience comparable blows by losing the men they love. It also follows a wealth of minor characters described with Austen's typically witty insight & ironic humor

The Dashwood sisters, girls of marriageable age, find that their fortunes depend on a selfish half-brother.

This is a student edition with an Introduction by specialist Sylvia Hunt, ideal for AP English classes, for junior college and first year university students. The introduction guides the reader through the themes and aspects of the novel and highlights their importance for today's reader. The annotations help explain and inform the reading. The quality of the book, the legibility of the font, both in the text and in the footnotes, enhance the reading experience.

Through their parallel experience of love-and its threatened loss-sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love.This large print edition of Jane Austen's classic international bestseller "Sense and Sensibility" is printed on high quality paper in an easy-to-read format. The beautiful cover will look great in every collection.

This is one in a series of Austen's works, with engaging introductions by some of the world's most famous Austen scholars, together with 12 pages of colour introducing the characters, locations and times of Jane Austen.

Jane Austen's first published novel, "Sense and Sensibility" is the classic coming of age story of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, who have contrasting temperaments. On the surface Elinor, the older sister represents sense, or reason, while Marianne represents sensibility, or emotion; however upon closer examination we find that they both exhibit varying aspects of each characteristic. Set in southwest England, in the towns of London and Kent, the novel follows the lives of the two sisters as they struggle to find love, romance, and ultimately deal with the heartbreaks along the way. The novel ponders the question of which is the best characteristic, sense or sensibility. It is unclear ultimately what Austen intended as the answer to this question, whether or not she left the novel purposefully ambiguous or if her suggestion is that a proper temperament requires some measure of both qualities. "Sense and Sensibility" is a compelling study of character and one of the great achievements of the romantic genre. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and includes an introduction by Reginald Brimley Johnson.

Jane Austen sets social snobbery against summer picnics; social rejection against the passion of real love. Her warm portrait of the relationship between two very different sisters contrasts her precise observation of vanity, selfishness and snobbery. A major new series of Jane Austen's works, with engaging introductions by some of the world's most famous Austen scholars, together with 12 pages of colour introducing the characters, locations and times of Jane Austen, bound in a luxury Skivertex binding with rounded corners.

All Verito Large Print Classics use a 16-point font on white executive format paper, resulting in an optimal 10 words (approx.) per line, for a comfortable reading experience ... Set on the cusp of the Age of Reason and the Romantic Era, embodying each in its sibling heroines, 'Sense and Sensibility' is a comedy of manners, exploring the intricate relations between status, heritance and romance in Georgian England.

Jane Austen's debut novel is a brilliant tragicomedy of flirtation and folly in which two sisters who represent "sense" and "sensibility," or restraint and emotionalism, experience love and heartbreak in their own separate ways, eventually finding happiness through a more balanced perspective.

A new, beautifully laid-out edition of Jane Austen's timeless classic. Sense and Sensibility is centered around the romantic adventures of the Dashwood sisters after they are cast out from the family home after the death of their father. The sensible and reserved eldest sister, Elinor, is the "sense" half of the novel's title, while the younger and more emotionally expressive Marianne is the "sensibility" half. The tensions and contrasts between these characters form the dramatic arch and moral focus on the story. It is because of these remarkably well-drawn and realistic characters that Sense and Sensibility, originally published in 1811, is still so widely read and beloved today and has been the subject of multiple successful TV and movie adaptations. Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist known for her novels about the British landed gentry and the social, economic, and romantic pressures faced by young women. Her comic wit and use of irony and literary realism have given her novels remarkable staying power, staying as relevant and meaningful to readers today as during her own time.

Sense and Sensibilityis a delightful comedy of manners in which the sisters Elinor and Marianne represent these two qualities. Elinor's character is one of Augustan detachment, while Marianne, a fervent disciple of the Romantic Age, learns to curb her passionate nature in the interests of survival.

First published in 1811, Sense and Sensibility inaugurated the brilliant career of one of the world's most beloved literary figures and ranks among her most popular novels.

Following her critically acclaimed narration of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice with songs from Regency England, Emma, Persuasion & Poems and Northanger Abbey & The History of England, award-winning narrator Alison Larkin is back, bringing her light comedic touch to this delightful recording of Austen's first published novel.Thanks to her manipulative daughter-in-law, Mrs. Dashwood and her three daughters must leave their beloved family home in Sussex for a small cottage in Devon. While Marianne, impulsive and passionate to the core, falls madly in love with an unsuitable man, her more conventional sister, Elinor, struggles to hide her true feelings for the man she must try to forget.This recording of Sense and Sensibility is followed by a short excerpt from Jane and Me: My Austen Heritage by Caroline Jane Knight, Jane Austen's fifth great niece - the last of Austen's descendants to grow up on the estate where Austen lived and wrote. Like the Dashwoods, Caroline and her family were forced to leave their family home for financial reasons. The parallels are fascinating.

Journey through the classic story of Sense and Sensibility in this Coloring NovelsTM edition that features vintage fashion illustrations adapted for coloring and various 1800s inspired pattern and object designs.

Two sisters, one sensible, one flighty, go about romance in their own ways.

The first-published of Jane Austen's novels, Sense and Sensibility takes up one of her great themes: how a woman should traverse the line between passion (or sense") and reason ("sensibility"). Austen's creations, the Dashwood sisters, embody both characteristics, as they pursue love, happiness, and their neighbor, Mr. Willoughby. What is the ideal path for a young woman--following her passions wherever they may lead? Or following the wise path society has laid before her, despite the callings of her heart? The internal struggles of women two centuries ago are not so dissimilar to those of our modern age, which is why Jane Austen speaks so clearly to us from afar. Sense and Sensibility, one of the indisputably essential titles of the Austen canon, will make you reconsider your own choices, and think about the path you want to follow in the future.

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Two sisters of opposing temperaments are brought to a closer understanding by their mutual disappointments-and true love finally triumphs when sense gives way to sensibility and sensibility to sense. Austen's insightful representation of early-nineteenth-century middle-class provincial life makes her novels the enduring works on the mores and manners of her time. This edition includes colour sections, an introduction, a Rethink, a Jane Austen information piece, and a discussion on The Landscape of the Book, as well as the entire novel. It comes with skivertex (like moleskine) jacket, coloured embossed lettering on the cover and spine, and a black elastic place-marker strap.

Jane AustenJane Austen, an English novelist, was born on 16 Dec 1775 and died on 18th July 1817. She wrote on romantic fiction and made the reputation of great English novelist.Her famous works are Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814) and Emma (1816), Northanger Abbey and Persuasion.

Marianne Dashwood, who is mostly sensibility, delights in being impulsive and completely honest, come what may. Her sister Elinor, who is mostly sense, knows that discretion and the occasional polite lie make life much easier. Their beliefs are tested by their romantic entanglements with John Willoughby and Edward Ferrars, as well as by their dealings with the conniving Lucy Steele, rapacious Fanny Dashwood (their sister-in-law), silly Mrs. Jennings, and steady Colonel Brandon. Like all of Austen's novels, Sense and Sensibility concerns the trials of making a suitable marriage. And like the others, it sparkles with wit and charm.

Jane Austen was an English author best known for her books of romantic fiction. Despite writing many books that are now considered classics, Austen did not gain much fame during her lifetime, likely due to being a woman. Austen was just 41 years old when she died yet she is still considered one of the best writers of English literature. Sense and Sensibility, which was Austen's first novel, is a romantic fiction set in late 18th century Northwest England.

Young women who have no economic or political power must attend to the serious business of contriving material security'. Jane Austen's sardonic humour lays bare the stratagems, the hypocrisy and the poignancy inherent in the struggle of two very different sisters to achieve respectability.

Though not the first novel she wrote, "sense and Sensibility was the first Jane Austen published. Austen pursues a central theme; the necessity of finding a workable middle ground between passion and reason. The story revolves around the Dashwood sisters, Elinor, a sensible, rational creature, and Marianne wildly romantic--characteristics that offer Austen plenty of scope for both satire and compassion. How each of the sisters reacts to their romantic adventures and misfortunes, and the lessons they draw before coming finally to the requisite happy ending, forms the heart of the novel. Though Marianne's disregard for social conventions and willingness to consider the world well-lost for love may appeal to modern readers, it is Elinor whom Austen herself most evidently admired; a truly happy marriage, she shows us, exists only where sense and sensibility meet and mix in proper measure. "Sense and Sensibility is introduced by Professor HM Daleski.

Marianne and Elinor Dashwood are sisters. Marianne always acts impulsively, while Elinor is painfully sensitive to social convention. When each falls in love, they come to realize that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find happiness. Sense and Sensibility inaugurated the brilliant career of one of the world's most beloved literary figures and ranks among her most popular novels. Though not the first novel she wrote, Sense and Sensibility was the first Jane Austen published. Though she initially called it Elinor and Marianne, Austen jettisoned both the title and the epistolary mode in which it was originally written, but kept the essential theme: the necessity of finding a workable middle ground between passion and reason. The story revolves around the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. Whereas the former is a sensible, rational creature, her younger sister is wildly romantic-a characteristic that offers Austen plenty of scope for both satire and compassion.

"Know your own happiness. You want nothing but patience - or give it a more fascinating name, call it hope." -Jane Austen ; Sense and Sensibility Sense and Sensibility is a novel by Jane Austen, published in 1811. It tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor (age 19) and Marianne (age 16 1/2) as they come of age. They have an older half-brother, John, and a younger sister, Margaret, 13. The novel follows the three Dashwood sisters as they must move with their widowed mother from the estate on which they grew up, Norland Park. Because Norland is passed down to John, the product of Mr. Dashwood's first marriage, and his young son, the four Dashwood women need to look for a new home. They have the opportunity to rent a modest home, Barton Cottage, on the property of a distant relative, Sir John Middleton. There they experience love, romance, and heartbreak. The novel is likely set in southwest England, London, and Sussex between 1792 and 1797. A True Classic that Belongs on Every Bookshelf!

Jane Austen's first novel is a classic loved by millions the world over. Edited and with an introduction by Harriet Nieve, this delightful work presents a witty and insightful view into the lives and loves of English women at the end of the eighteenth century.

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Full text. When their father dies, the Dashwood women--Mrs. Dashwood, Elinor, Marianne and young Margaret--are plunged into poverty. Things take a turn for the better when sensible Elinor finds herself falling deeply in love with shy kindred spirit Edward Ferrars. But they soon split apart when the Dashwoods move to a small cottage on the country estate of distant relatives. There Marianne, an impulsive romantic, is swept off her feet by the seemingly perfect John Willoughby, who inexplicably leaves for London. Both girls long for answers to the mysteries left behind by both men. Will the sisters be unlucky in love forever?

The story revolves around two sisters, Elinor and Marianne. Elinor is level-headed and self-controlled. Marianne is passionate and impulsive. When their father dies, his first son by a previous marriage takes possession of the family home against the fathers dying wishes. Elinor, Marianne and their mother remove to a cottage and each sister meets a man in whom she is interested. As with other Austen novels, requited love does not come easily, and many revelations and a trip to London are needed before a resolution can be found. When Sense and Sensibility first appeared, the words of its title had enormous cultural weight: Austen was addressing and also satirizing notions of sensibility, the meaning of which, while akin to the current use of "sensitivity," was already a subject of debate. Sensibility had been considered the incorporation of reason and feeling, a virtue according to many that would lead people into correct and benevolent behaviour and that marked them as intellectually and morally superior.

Persuasion by Jane Austen was Austen's last completed novel and was first published after her death. Persuasion is the story of Anne Elliot, a 27-year-old with few prospects who had been persuaded to break off her engagement when she was 19. This book explores what happens when thetwo formerly engaged lovers meet again.

The first of Jane Austen's novels to be published, Sense and Sensibility marked the debut of England's primary novelist of manners. Convinced that "3 or 4 families in a country village is the very thing to work upon", Austen created a brilliant tragicomedy of flirtation and folly. Genteel dinner parties at a stately manor and romantic walks through luxuriant Devonshire draw two attractive sisters into the manipulations of landed gentry determined to marry well. But neither sense nor sensibility can guarantee happiness for either.The daughter of a clergyman and the seventh of eight children, JANE AUSTEN was born on December the 16th, 1775 at the village parsonage of Steventon in Hampshire, England. Like the five Bennett sisters in Pride and Prejudice, she spent her young womanhood among her family. Jane began to write early for her own and for her family's amusement, and struggled to be published -- as woman authors were not yet accepted. She was the first woman to be published under her own name. Her first real novel, Sense and Sensibility, was written before she was twenty, but was rejected by a publisher, revised several times and finally published when she was thirty-six. Pride and Prejudice, written at twenty-one under the title First Impressions was also rejected, rewritten, and finally published when Jane was thirty-eight. Two years later came the publication of Emma, often considered her finest novel. Three more novels, Northanger Abbey -- an early satire on the Gothic novel -- persuasion, and Mansfield Park, were not published until after her death.Living an uneventful life herself, Jane never married or ventured far from drawing rooms; she depicted the daily lives ofprovincial middle class families with a wry observation, a delicate irony, and good humored with that have established her as a supreme exponent of the comedy of manners and one of the best known and best loved novelists of all

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Sense and Sensibility is a novel by the English novelist Jane Austen. Published in 1811, it was Austen's first published novel, which she wrote under the pseudonym "A Lady".Mr. Henry Dashwood is a man of considerable means. He is happily married to his wife and has three daughters. Elinor is 19 years old and has a great deal of common sense and is able to temper her emotions and judgements. Marianne, on the other hand, is two years younger than Elinor and is full of romantic iceas. She is impetuous and lacks the sense and discretion that Elinor has. Little Margaret is just 13 years old and she tries to imitate Marianne's romantic sentiments.When Mr. Dashwood dies, he leaves his estate to his son, John, from a previous marriage. This forces his wife and the girls to move in with a kindly cousin. Now that the women have very little money or status, their marriageability is affected. Elinor has fallen for the wealthy Edward Ferrars, but his family disapproves of the relationship and separates them. This is just the start of a number of heartbreaks and hardships that the girls encounter. Will there be a happy ending for both sisters? One all sense, the other all sensibility?

This edition of Jane Austen's first published novel is annotated by AustenBlog's Margaret C. Sullivan and illustrated by Cassandra Chouinard. First published in 1811, Sense and Sensibility chronicles two sisters' experiences through romance, misunderstandings and heartbreak. Elinor Dashwood with her good sense and well-developed sense of justice forms a foil to her romantic, headstrong sister Marianne. Economics and social standing also play important parts in one of Austen's most endearing stories.

Jane Austen's first novel Sense and Sensibility is set when two sisters are abandoned by the young men they intended to marry. As the sisters move to a new home they experience love, romance and heart break offering a glimpse into English society in the early 19th century. Set in southwest England this delicious comedy of manners displays perfectly Austen's humor and uncompromising abilities in storytelling.

Elinor Dashwood is affectionate and good-natured--but above all, prudent. She takes pride in her ability to conceal her emotions from others. Her younger sister, Marianne, on the other hand, is everything Elinor is not: impulsive, romantic, and carefree. It's hard to imagine two sisters who could be more different. But twists of fate will unite Elinor and Marianne in a tangled web of deception that could ruin each of them. Both have decided to marry. Elinor has made a sensible decision and has set her sights on a man she believes will be a good husband and a decent provider. Marianne--swept away by emotion--has lost her heart to a handsome, dashing charmer. Men as different as night and day: but each sister believes she has made the perfect choice. Or has she? Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title--offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords. This edition of Sense and Sensibility includes a Foreword, Biographical Note, and Afterword by Elizabeth Engstrom. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

All new 6x9 inch paperback edition. "Sense and Sensibility" (considered the first "modern" English novel) portrays the life and loves of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, in southwest England between 1792 and 1797. The novel follows the young ladies from their comfortable life on the Norland Park estate to their new home, a meagre cottage on a distant relative's property, where they experience love, romance and heartbreak. Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist whose works of romantic fiction, set among the landed gentry, earned her a place as one of the most widely read writers in English literature. Her realism, biting irony and social commentary have gained her historical importance among scholars and critics. Cover painting by John Hoppner, 1795.

This excellent edition of Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility" is Volume 1 in the Jane Austen Collection. It is printed on high quality paper with a beautiful, durable cover. The collection includes: 1. Sense and Sensibility 2. Pride and Prejudice 3. Mansfield Park 4. Emma 5. Northanger Abbey 6. Persuasion 7. Lady Susan

The first of Jane Austen's novels, this is set in 18th century Northwest England and is a romantic fiction; although she did not garner much fame during her lifetime, Austen is considered one of the best writers in English literature and many of her books are classics.

Sense and Sensibility was first published by Jane Austen at her own expense in 1811, and was followed two years later by Pride and Prejudice, the novel that consecrated her as one of Britain's most famous authors. It is a romantic novel that portrays the life and loves of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, two sisters on late XVIII century England.

Sense and Sensibility is the beloved story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. When their father dies, the sisters' home is inherited by their older brother (their father's son from an earlier marriage). Adrift in a world where they'd once been so comfortable, the sisters move, along with their mother and younger sister into a home near relatives. They meet kind and wealthy Colonel Brandon (whose property they are now renting) and Marianne becomes enthralled with the dashing Willoughby. Romances bloom and die and bloom again, and all the while the sisters stay true to their natures--wise and practical Elinor and romantic and impulsive Marianne. Sense and Sensibility has been adapted several times, most notably as the 1995 Academy-Award winning film written by Emma Thompson and directed by Ang Lee.

When their wealthy half-brother cheats them of their fortune, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are left penniless. They are forced to leave the comforts of Norland Park and relocate to chilly Barton Cottage in Devonshire, but when John Willoughby, a handsome stranger, arrives one day with a rain-drenched Marianne in his arms, the sisters are convinced that their fortunes are changed forever. Eminently sensible Elinor pines for quiet, kind-hearted Edward Ferrars, but the impulsive Marianne loses herself in the idea of her hero on horseback, and for a girl who feasts on poetry and music, what else is there to do in Devon but dream of rescue?-4 women, 5 men

Love, for a high class woman in regency England, is a complicated affair, where money, propriety, honour, and family intermix with love and affection. It is no different for the Dashwood sisters, recently arrived in Devonshire, who must learn how to balance Sense and Sensibility in their pursuit of happy marriages. Jane Austen's first novel, it has been adapted for the screen multiple times, including a film starring Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet. Random House of Canada is proud to bring you classic works of literature in ebook form, with the highest quality production values. Find more today and rediscover books you never knew you loved.

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Sense and Sensibilityis Jane Austen's first published work, meticulously constructed and sparkling with her unique wit. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction by Ros Ballaster, University of Oxford Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Meanwhile Elinor, always sensitive to social convention, is struggling to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Through their parallel experience of love - and its threatened loss - the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love. This edition also includes explanatory notes and textual variants between first and second edition. Jane Austen (1775-1817) was extremely modest about her own genius but has become one of English literature's most famous women writers. Austen began writing at a young age, embarking on what is possibly her best-known work, Pride and Prejudice, at the age of 22. She was the author of Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Persuasion, Mansfield Park and Northanger Abbey.

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Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willougby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Meanwhile Elinor, always sensitive to social convention, is struggling to conceal her own romantic disappointment...

This Leverton Classic edition of Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen is designed to retain as much of the original spirit of the novel as it was originally published, while sticking to modern standards of grammar and spelling. It is designed to be affordable and approachable for the casual reader. There is no introduction by an academic. Miss Austen's work speaks for itself. Mr. Dashwood dies and his daughters must fend for themselves...will they survive? Will they find love?

"The family of Dashwood had long been settled in Sussex. Their estate was large, and their residence was at Norland Park, in the centre of their property, where, for many generations, they had lived in so respectable a manner as to engage the general good opinion of their surrounding acquaintance. The late owner of this estate was a single man, who lived to a very advanced age, and who for many years of his life, had a constant companion and housekeeper in his sister..." Sense and Sensibility is a novel by Jane Austen, and it was published in 1811

Sense and Sensibility ?is the novel that introduced Jane Austen to the reading world. Austen was a realist; she liked novels that presented realistic characters in realistic situations. She also had a perceptive sense of humour and loved to satirize people and literature. In this novel, Austen satirizes novels of sensibility, but she also satirizes condemnation of sensibility. The human experience requires a combination of reason and emotion. Austen sees excessive amounts of either as destructive and both genders are susceptible. She created characters who must learn to "read" people correctly, including themselves; she also forces her readers to rethink characters based on what others have said about them. However, even in the twenty-first century, romantic delusions are just as potent as in Austen's time. Just as two hundred years ago, Austen's readers are encouraged to tread the line between the head and the heart, and to "practice the civilities, the lesser duties of life, with gentleness and forbearance."

Marianne Dashwood can't understand her sister. How could the attractive, witty, and charming Elinor fall for the quiet, self-effacing, and rather dull Edward Ferrars? And, if the two are in love, why don't they shout it to the world? Meanwhile, Elinor worries that Marianne's all-out, heart-first approach to life will hurt her, especially when it comes to the dashing, passionate John Willoughby. Ever since Willoughby carried Marianne home after she was injured in a fall, he has become a fixture in the small cottage Elinor and Marianne have recently moved into with their mother and younger sister.

The two sisters spar good-naturedly over the merits of full-blown emotionalism versus reticence and self-discipline in matters of the heart. Fond as they are of each other, each is certain that hers is the only true path to love. Meanwhile, both Edward and Willoughby harbor secrets that will force these women to doubt their philosophies, their judgment, and their chances for happiness. With "Sense and Sensibility," her first published novel, Jane Austen served notice that a new and important author had arrived--one whose style, wit, and piercing sense of satire supported a compelling story peopled with finely drawn characters and punctuated with remarkable insights into the human condition.

Sense and Sensibility Since its first publication, Sense and Sensibility has remained one of Jane Austen's most beloved and acclaimed novels. Austen was keenly sensitive to all that went on around her. From the insight she gained observing others, she crafted this masterpiece-a gently ironic tale of the mores and manners of early 19th-century England. Discreet and sensible, Eleanor Dashwood is the perfect lady. Her sister Marianne is the embodiment of sensibility, with a reputation for being emotional and reckless. Each young woman, in her own way, pursues love and happiness around the pillars of genteel society. With Jane Austen's memorable characters and narrator Flo Gibson's dramatic performance, the Dashwood family and their friends step from the pages. Produced and Recorded by Recorded Books, LLC.

Sense and Sensibility is a captivating tale that unfolds amidst the picturesque landscapes of early 19th-century England. At its core, the story revolves around the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, whose lives take unexpected turns as they navigate the complexities of love, societal expectations, and personal resilience. Upon the death of their father, the Dashwood sisters find themselves thrust into a world of financial uncertainty, as the inheritance rules of the time leave them with limited means. The pragmatic and reserved Elinor embodies the "Sense" of the title, navigating the challenges with a composed exterior that belies the turmoil within. Her journey takes her through the labyrinth of social propriety and economic constraints, as she grapples with the complexities of courtship and the precarious nature of her family's future. In contrast, Marianne, fueled by unbridled passion and emotional intensity, represents the "Sensibility" that colors the narrative. Her romantic ...

A tale of two sisters, Jane Austen's delightful comedy of manners centers on the novelist's favorite subjects: love and marriage. Elinor Dashwood takes a practical, rational attitude toward romance that contrasts sharply with the impulsive nature and idealistic views of her younger sister, Marianne. With keen observations and sparkling wit, Austen recounts the Dashwood sisters' struggles to balance passion with prudence. This portrait of life in a nineteenth-century English village depicts a world in which matters of the heart are complicated by issues of money, class, and public opinion-a wor

Mrs Dashwood and her daughters live on the edge of poverty, desperate to marry well, for love at best, for sustenance at least, balancing the need for common sense against the desires and pressures of frantic emotion. Marianne falls for the wreckless Willoughby, Elinor falls in love with the shy Edward, but after the death of Mr Dashwood the family's fate seems cast from their control. In the end Colonel Brandon successfully courts Marianne, and Edward meekly asks for the hand of Elinor, heralding the happy-ever-after for both couples.

Jane Austen's first published novel was titled Elinor and Marianne in the early drafts. It was changed to reflect the dichotomy between rational thought and emotionalism, as embodied in her two female protagonists. Elinor Dashwood's cool reason, and her sister Marianne's more demonstrative nature, are revealed when their father Henry dies and they find themselves uprooted from the family home. The property has passed to Henry Dashwood's son by his first marriage, and neither he nor his grasping wife is inclined to accommodate the sisters and their mother. Austen faced a similarly uncertain future after her own father's death in 1805. A beneficent brother rescued that situation; for Elinor and Marianne, salvation lies in making a suitable match. Elinor strikes up an attachment with Edward Ferrars, who harbours a secret that constrains his commitment, while Marianne falls for a penniless charmer who throws her over for a rich heiress. Austen's finely woven story is driven by a question that occupied many of the great thinkers of the 18th century: whether individuals are best served by having their actions ruled by heart or head. -- from publisher.

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Two sisters attempt to find happiness in the tightly structured society of the 19th century England, learning that a balance of sense and sensibility is required in human relationships

The story of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, who represent sense and sensibilitym respectively. Each is deserted by the young man from whom she has been led to expect an offer of matrimony. After several twists and turns, each sister finds a good husband.

A fine exclusive edition of one of literature's most beloved stories. Featuring a laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping, all titles in this series will be first editions. No more than 10,000 copies will be printed, and each will be individually numbered from 1 to 10,000. * Now with bonus bookmark "Dear, dear Norland," said Elinor, "probably looks much as it always does at this time of the year. The woods and walks thickly covered with dead leaves." "Oh," cried Marianne, "with what transporting sensation have I formerly seen them fall! How have I delighted, as I walked, to see them driven in showers about me by the wind! What feelings have they, the season, the air altogether inspired! Now there is no one to regard them. They are seen only as a nuisance, swept hastily off, and driven as much as possible from the sight." "It is not every one," said Elinor, "who has your passion for dead leaves." For Elinor Dashwood, sensible and sensitive, and her romantic, impetuous you...

Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility is the story of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, who struggle to achieve respectability, each in their own way in the face of the strict social conventions of early eighteenth-century England. The carefree childhood of the two young sisters comes to an abrupt end upon their father's death which leaves the family penniless and pushed out of the estate upon which they grew up. They move to a modest cottage on the property owned by a distant relative and there they experience love, romance, and heartbreak as they each attend to the serious business of achieving material security through marriage. Through their romantic relationships, we are able to see the difference in their approaches to life. While Elinor, the somewhat reserved eldest daughter embodies good sense, fine judgment and discretion. She has a keen sense of responsibility to her family and friends and she places their welfare and interests above her own. Marianne, the romantical...

Elinor has sense and Marianne sensibility and their unfortunate love affairs form the plot of this novel.

Elinor and Marianna were sisters. Elinor had sense, her sister sensibility, and both had disappointing love affaris.

Two English sisters of opposite temperaments learn to appreciate each other better while dealing with the joys and heartaches of romantic love.

In this novel, Austen demonstrates her gift for irony. As with many of the greatest works of literature, the resolution of this story is ambiguous and it is for the reader to decide if sense and sensibility have truly merged and if love and life can really co-exist.

Sense and Sensibility follows the fortunes of sensible Elinor and her volatile younger sister, Marianne, as each searches for a spouse--a quest made urgent by the family's financial embarrassment. While Elinor pursues the heart of clergyman, Edward Ferrars, Marianne impulsively falls in love with a glamorous but unscrupulous adventurer, Willoughby. Elinor sees trouble brewing but the enraptured Marianne does not. The sisters question each other's choices in love.More than in her other novels, Austen here includes portraits of ill-matched couples, such as the avaricious Fanny Dashwood and her hen-pecked husband John; and the daffy Charlotte Palmer and her gloomy and contemptuous spouse. Perhaps Austen here suggests that, while marriage seems inevitable for most people, conjugal happiness can be much harder to find.Sense and Sensibility (written by 'a lady') was first published in 1811. It is a complete re-writing of Austen's earlier epistolary novel, Elinor and Marianne.

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen is a classic, romantic novel that examines English Social Elite in the early 19th century! The novels tells the story of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, who lose their father and move to Barton Park, a country estate owned by their relative.

"A story 'in which two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood represent 'sense' and 'sensibility' respectively. Each is deserted by the young man from whom she has been led to expect and offer of matrimony. Elinor bears her deep disappointment with dignity and restraint while Marianne violently expresses her sadness." Reader's Ency.

When Elinor and Marianne Dashwood find themselves exiled to the English countryside after their father's death, both start unexpected and unpredictable journeys into love and heartbreak.

Fiction. Literature. "As nearly flawless as any fiction could be.". This story of Elinor Dashwood, who represents sense, wit, and self-control, and her younger sister, Marianne, who believes exquisite feelings are the highest virtue, is probably the most beloved of Austen's novels after PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. When the laws of primogeniture allow John Dashwood to turn his stepmother and three half-sisters out of their home, they must seek both love and financial security in marriage, always a parlous business. Austen has a field day here with the selfish, the snobbish, and the vulgar, as well as with the kind and noble. Donada Peters's (aka Wanda McCaddon) performance of this romantic and funny little masterpiece is nothing short of delicious. B.G. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine. HTML:

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY is the story of an English family of sisters who are turned out of their family home by the laws of primogeniture. They must seek their fortunes through advantageous matches. Elinor Dashwood represents "sense" among the sisters, embodying moderation and prudence. Her sister Marianne represents "sensibility," a susceptibility to feelings that causes her much pain but also opens her up to the richness of love. Jane Austen's acute observations of differences in class and wealth, as well as her sharp mocking wit, helps her to limn her memorable characters as they find their way towards mates who will be true, frank, and honest with them. The sisters' experiences, both good and bad, leave them the wiser and ourselves much the richer.

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When Mr. Dashwood dies, he must leave the bulk of his estate to the son by his first marriage, which leaves his second wife and three daughters (Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret) in straitened circumstances. They are taken in by a kindly cousin, but their lack of fortune affects the marriageability of both practical Elinor and romantic Marianne. When Elinor forms an attachment for the wealthy Edward Ferrars, his family disapproves and separates them. And though Mrs. Jennings tries to match the worthy (and rich) Colonel Brandon to her, Marianne finds the dashing and fiery Willoughby more to her taste. Both relationships are sorely tried. But this is a romance, and through the hardships and heartbreak, true love and a happy ending will find their way for both the sister who is all sense and the one who is all sensibility. - Publisher.

Marianne Dashwood can't understand her sister. How could the attractive, witty, and charming Elinor fall for the quiet, self-effacing, and rather dull Edward Ferrars? And, if the two are in love, why don't they shout it to the world? Meanwhile, Elinor worries that Marianne's heart-first approach to life will hurt her, especially when it comes to the dashing John Willoughby. The two sisters spar good-naturedly over the merits of full-blown emotionalism versus reticence and self-discipline in matters of the heart. Fond as they are of each other, each is certain that hers is the only true path to love. Meanwhile, both Edward and Willoughby harbor secrets that will force these women to doubt their philosophies, their judgment, and their chances for happiness.

Classic Literature. Fiction. The two qualities that comprise the title of this classic are brought vividly to the fore by Juliet Stevenson's narration. Sensible Elinor and her sister, the sensitive Marianne, embark on a variety of social adventures as they both seek true love. Stevenson, a narrator who makes the reader recognize the voices she creates long before the text reveals their identities, portrays the numerous characters with alacrity. With humor and humanity, Stevenson makes this lengthy production interesting and fun; her clipped tones and wry notes infuse the text with life. Solid plots and fine character development like Austen's shine in an audio production; SENSE AND SENSIBILITY is a brilliant means of partaking in the classics. L.B.F. (c) AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine. HTML:

When Mrs Dashwood is forced by an avaricious daughter-in-law to leave the family home in Sussex, she takes her three daughters to live in a modest cottage in Devon. For Elinor, the eldest daughter, the move means a painful separation from the man she loves, but her sister Marianne finds in Devon the romance and excitement which she longs for. The contrasting fortunes and temperaments of the two girls as they struggle to cope in their different ways with the cruel events which fate has in store for them are portrayed by Jane Austen with her usual irony, humour and profound sensibility.

Juliet Stevenson is acknowledged one of the finest interpreters of Jane Austen.

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First published in 1811, this novel follows sisters Elinor and Marianne as they each search for a spouse and question each other's choices in love. When Mr. Dashwood dies, he leaves his second wife and her three daughters at the mercy of his son and heir, John. John's wife convinces him to turn his step-mother and half-sisters out, and they move to a country cottage, rented to them by a distant relative. In their newly reduced circumstances Elinor and Marianne, the two eldest daughters, wrestle with ideas of romance and reality and their apparent opposition to each other. Elinor struggles in silent propriety, while Marianne is as violently romantic as her ideals. Life, however, teaches the girls to balance sense and sensibility in their approach to love and marriage.

Marianne Dashwood can't understand her sister. How could the attractive, witty, and charming Elinor fall for the quiet, self-effacing, and rather dull Edward Ferrars? And, if the two are in love, why don't they shout it to the world? Meanwhile, Elinor worries that Marianne's all-out, heart-first approach to life will hurt her, especially when it comes to the dashing, passionate John Willoughby. Ever since Willoughby carried Marianne home after she was injured in a fall, he has become a fixture in the small cottage Elinor and Marianne have recently moved into with their mother and younger sister.

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Two sister's experiences of love in a highly competitive marriage market.

Sisters Eleanor and Marianne represent sense and sensibility respectively. Each is deserted by the young man by whom she was led to expect marriage. Eleanor is descretion itself, but Marianne, with the foolishly romantic notions of youth, is not content to let well enough alone.

Two sisters could hardly be more different. Elinor Dashwood, an architecture student, values discretion above all. Her impulsive sister Marianne displays her creativity everywhere as she dreams of going to art school. But when the family finds itself forced out of Norland Park, their beloved home for twenty years, their values are severely put to the test. Can Elinor remain stoic knowing that the man she likes has been ensnared by another girl? Will Marianne's faith in love be shaken by meeting the hottest boy in the county? And when social media is the controlling force at play, can love ever triumph over conventions and disapproval?

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Sense and Sensibility is one of the best loved of Jane Austen's novels, populated by great comic creations like Mrs. Jennings the unscrupulous cad Willougby, and guileless and artful women. As ever, Austen suffuses her work with great ironic observation and tremendous wit, producing a masterpiece of romantic entanglement that time and a very different set of mores cannot diminish.

In a publishing career that spanned less than a decade, Jane Austen revolutionized the literary romance, using it as a stage from which to address issues of gender politics and class-consciousness rarely expressed in her day. The Collection included 'Sense and Sensibility', 'Pride and Prejudice', 'Mansfield Park', 'Emma', 'Northanger Abbey', 'Persuasion', and 'Lady Susan' - represent all of Austen's mature work as a novelist, and provide the reader with an introduction to the world she and her memorable characters inhabited. Also added to this beautiful collection the readers can find the Letters of Jane Austen and a Memoir made by James Edward Austen-Leigh.

Sense and Sensibility is a story teeming with gossip, lies, betrayal and love. As comes with the responsibility of adulthood, Marianne and Elinor Dashwood must both find suitors, or their prospects for a happy life will most certainly be diminished. Needing to stay with their estranged family in their home, the new dynamics of the household are anything but conventional. Elinor, the more judicious of the two sisters, understands the perils of what's to come should she not find a husband. But Marianne has a different agenda. Believing firmly in the power of love, Marianne holds out hope that when she does marry, it won't only be for financial security. In Jane Austen's first novel, the Dashwood sisters quickly learn that love requires a balance of both head and heart, and that the commitment of marriage is one that requires a mature sensibility.

Classic Literature. Young Adult Fiction. This classic Jane Austen novel tells of two sisters with different views of romance. One is sensible, one is wildly romantic. The two sisters find that it's difficult to be always one or the other, and by the end they have flip-flopped their personalities when it comes time to choose their husbands. Kate Winslet reads with an impressive repertoire of voices, from the high nasal voice of Fanny, to the old regal voice of Mrs. Dashwood. But her narrative voice is inconsistent and tends to take on characteristics of the voice she has just portrayed. She's tries too hard with her voices, and the effort takes away from the story. J.F.M. (c) AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine. Wanda McCaddon delivers a delightful narration in this production of Austen's beloved first novel. McCaddon's characterizations are as lively as they are exact: From impetuous Marianne to the reserved Elinor; from dashing, willful Willoughby to the long-suffering, noble Colonel Brandon, her reading beautifully captures Austen's vivid creations. McCaddon's deep understanding of this story appears to be accompanied by an equally deep pleasure in it. It seems as though she relishes every word as she brings to life the story's many dramas--from Elinor's quietly hidden heartache to Marianne's heart-on-her-sleeve heartbreak. Even if you've read the book and seen the movies, McCaddon still brings fresh insights to Austen's story and characters. J.C.G. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine. HTML:

Jane Austen's debut novel is a brilliant tragicomedy of flirtation and folly in which two sisters who represent "sense" and "sensibility," or restraint and emotionalism, experience love and heartbreak in their two separate ways.

The impetuous Marianne falls passionately in love with the dashing John Willoughby and makes no secret of her affections. Meanwhile, Elinor and the mild-mannered Edward Ferras feel a mutual attraction, yet neither has the directness to acknowledge it.

When it is revealed that Willoughby is in fact an unscrupulous fortune hunter and that Edward is bound by a previous commitment to another woman, each sister's romantic hopes are dashed. As they bear their grief in their different ways, Marianne learns from Elinor's quiet restraint, while Elinor learns the value of Marianne's candid expression.

In the end, both sisters are happily settled, having each developed a more balanced approach to life and love.

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Presents the nineteenth-century novel about two sisters of opposing temperaments who come to a closer understanding of each other after sharing the pangs of tragic love, and includes excerpts from similar writings, and a selection of critical essays.

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Sense and Sensibility is the 1811 novel by Jane Austen first published anonymously. The story is about the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, both of age to be married. They experience love and heartbreak as they pursue romance in eighteenth century England. Odin's Library Classics is dedicated to bringing the world the best of humankind's literature from throughout the ages. Carefully selected, each work is unabridged from classic works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama.

The Dashwood sisters - 19 year old Elinor and Marianne, aged 17 - are left poor and homeless by their father's death. Although kind relatives provide a roof over their heads, one way out of this misfortune is for both girls to marry well. However, impetuous Marianne and cautious Elinor find themselves having to choose between passionate romance and observing the rules of polite society. Through risky liaisons, misunderstandings and illness, two very different individuals discover, in their own ways, that a mixture of sense and sensibility is the solution.

Originally published in 1811, Jane Austen's first published novel is a classic novel about manners. This beautiful, leatherbound edition will make a welcome addition to any home library.[Bokinfo]

Sense and Sensibility is a novel by the famous British writer Jane Austen. It was her first published work when it appeared in 1811 under the pseudonym "A Lady". The story focuses on two sisters with their different approaches to life: calm and reasonable Elinor embodies the qualities of "sense", and romantic, passionate Marianne, represents the qualities "sensibility". Each sister goes through the events of novel in her own way: Elinor with reason and restraint, Marianne surrendering to the power of the senses. At the end both of them find their love and family happiness. The conventionalities of the British society of the 19th century, duty, honor, caring for relatives and romantic experiences are described by Jane Austen with her peculiar humor in a light, ironic style. The book also includes an article by Richard Burton "Realism of Jane Austen".

As the title of Jane Austen's first published novel suggests, the difference between two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, lies not only in their appearance but also in their temperament. Yet Sense and Sensibility not only contrasts Elinor's good sense, her readiness to observe social forms and Marianne's impulsive candour, her warm but excessive sensibility; it also highlights their shared predicament in the face of a competitive marriage market.

When two sisters, Elinor and Marianne, and their mother are left to the financial mercies of John Dashwood and his wife, they find themselves in drastically reduced circumstances. The Dashwood sisters seek romance and security after their father's death leaves them much reduced in circumstances.

A stage adaptation of Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility" in which two sisters of opposite temperaments in nineteenth-century England come to a better understanding of each other after dealing with the joys and heartaches of romantic love.

Sense and Sensibility is a novel by Jane Austen, published in 1811.

Jane Austen's subtle and witty novel of secrets and suppression, lies and seduction, brilliantly portrays a world where rigid social convention clashes with the impulses of the heart. It tells the story of two very different sisters who find themselves thrown into an unkind world when their father dies. Marianne, wild and impulsive, falls dangerously in love, while Elinor suffers her own private heartbreak but conceals her true feelings, even from those closest to her.

A novel about two sisters forced to live in exile. One falls in love with a young man while the other grieves for the man she left behind.

The first of Jane Austen's published novels, Sense and Sensibility portrays the life and loves of two starkly different sisters: Elinor and Marianne Dashwood.

Marianne Dashwood can't understand her sister. How could the attractive, witty, and charming Elinor fall for the quiet, self-effacing, and rather dull Edward Ferrars? Similarly, Elinor worries that Marianne's heart-first approach to life will hurt her, especially when it comes to the dashing John Willoughby. Meanwhile, both Edward and Willoughby harbor secrets that will force these women to doubt their philosophies, their judgment, and their chances for happiness.

A comedy in which two very different sisters' behaviors are individually represented in the qualities of sense and sensibility.

The story of two sisters, Elinor, who has the sense, and Marianne who has the sensibility - and their unfortunate love affairs.

Sense and Sensibility is a sharply detailed portraiture of the decorum surrounding courtship and the importance of marriage for women in early-nineteenth-century upper-class English society. The story revolves around Elinor and Marianne Dashwood who, as members of the upper class, cannot 'work' for a living and must therefore make a suitable marriage to ensure their livelihood. Elinor is a sensible, rational creature, while her younger sister, Marianne, is wildly romantic, a characteristic that offers Austen plenty of scope for both satire and compassion.

Sense and Sensibility is a novel by Jane Austen, published in 1811. It was published anonymously; By A Lady appears on the title page where the author's name might have been. It tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor (age 19) and Marianne (age 16 1/2) as they come of age. They have an older, stingy half-brother, John, and a younger sister, Margaret, 13.The novel follows the three Dashwood sisters as they move with their widowed mother from the estate on which they grew up, Norland Park, to their new home, Barton Cottage. The four women must move to a meagre cottage on the property of a distant relative, where they experience love, romance, and heartbreak. The novel is likely set in southwest England, London and Sussex between 1792 and 1797.The novel, which sold out its first print run of 750 copies in the middle of 1813, marked a success for its author. It had a second print run later that year. The novel continued in publication throughout the 19th, 20th and early 21st centuries and has many times been illustrated, excerpted, abridged, and adapted for stage and film.

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Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. Sense and Sensibility, a Level 5 Reader, is B1 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing present perfect continuous, past perfect, reported speech and second conditional. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly. Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are sisters. After the death of their father and losing their home and money, they have to move to a small cottage across the country. There, both their lives completely change. Visit the Penguin Readers website Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

Two sisters of opposing temperaments who share the pangs of tragic love provide the theme for this book.

The story centres on the personalities of two sisters, whose contrasting temperaments are examined as they undergo comparable experiences in the loss of the men they love, it rejoices also in a wealth of minor characters and incidents, described with Jane Austen's typical witty insight and humour.

"Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are sisters who couldn't be more different. Elinor is thoughtful and sensible, while Marianne is more impulsive. When their wealthy father dies, the sister--and the men who enter their lives--are changed forever"--p. [4] of cover.

Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are forced to leave their home with their mother and younger sister, Margaret, and move in reduced circumstances to the West of England. Elinor, the sensible sister, and Marianne, the overimaginative romantic, must rely on a good marriage as a means of support. As their excellent schemes are intruded upon, both sense and sensibility affect their chances of happiness and comfort.

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Welcome to the world of Jane Austen, one of the most beloved authors in the English language. Austen's works are known for their wit, social commentary, and romantic storylines that have captivated readers for generations.

This audiobook is an introduction to the life and works of Jane Austen and will provide a glimpse into her world and the literary legacy she left behind.

Emma: Published in 1815, Emma is a novel by Jane Austen that tells the story of Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy and beautiful young woman who enjoys matchmaking in her small town. However, Emma's efforts to find love for others often lead to unintended consequences, and she learns important lessons about the dangers of meddling and the importance of humility.

Northanger Abbey: Published in 1818, Northanger Abbey is a novel by Jane Austen that follows the story of Catherine Morland, a young woman who is invited to stay with the Tilney family at their estate, Northanger Abbey. Catherine is fascinated by gothic novels and begins to imagine sinister plots and secrets in the abbey, leading to misunderstandings and dramatic events.

Persuasion: Published in 1817, Persuasion is a novel by Jane Austen that tells the story of Anne Elliot, a young woman who was persuaded to break off her engagement to the man she loved, Captain Wentworth, due to social pressures and family expectations. Years later, Anne and Wentworth are reunited, and the novel explores their second chance at love and the challenges of navigating societal expectations and personal desires.

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Sense and sensibility is the story of an English family of sisters who are turned out of their family home by the laws of primogeniture.

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.

"Sometimes the Dashwood girls do not seem like sisters. Elinor is all calmness and reason, and can be relied upon for practical, common sense opinions. Marianne, on the other hand, is all sensibility, full of passionate and romantic feeling. She has no time for dull common sense--or for middle-aged men of thirty-five, long past the age of marriage. True love can only be felt by the young, of course. And if your heart is broken at the age of seventeen, how can you expect ever to recover from the passionate misery that fills your life, waking and sleeping?"--Page 4 of cover.

Jane Austen's first published novel, -- Sense and Sensibility teaches that true love requires a balance of reason and emotion.

"Sense and Sensibility" is famously characterised as the story of two Dashwood sisters who embody the conflict between the oppressive nature of 'civilised' society and the human desire for romantic passion.

The classic Austen novel of the love life of a British family in the 1800's.

For sensible Elinor Dashwood and her 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. 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.

Jane Austen's first published novel, Sense and Sensibility, is a witty satire of the sentimental novel, a popular genre in Britain throughout the 1790s and the Regency. When it first appeared in 1811, the words in its title carried significant cultural weight beyond the confines of the novel and into both popular and learned discourse. Through her dual heroines, Austen addresses, and satirizes, notions of sense and sensibility and engages with the issues of inheritance, marriage, and love.--Publisher's description

Romantic walks thorugh 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. Meither sense nor sensibility can guarantee happiness for either--as romantic Marianne falls prey to a dangerous scoundrel and reasonable Elinor loses her heart to a gentleman already engaged.

The life and loves of two starkly different sisters: Elinor and Marianne Dashwood.

Two sisters of opposing temperaments but who share the pangs of tragic love provide the subjects for this book. Elinor, practical and conventional, is the epitome of sense; Marianne, emotional and sentimental, the embodiment of sensibility. To each comes the sorrow of unhappy love: Elinor desires a man who is promised to another while Marianne loses her heart to a scoundrel who jilts her.

Two sisters--Elinor and Marianne Dashwood--represent the traits of sense and sensibility, respectively. When both appear to be deserted by the young men they had intended to marry, the stage is set for a delicious comedy of manners that offers a glimpse into upper and middle-class English society of the early 18th century.

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Sense and Sensibility -- Note on the Text and Illustrations -- Notes -- Extra Material Sense and Sensibility depicts the romantic complications of two women made highly vulnerable by the loss of their father and estate. With a raw and intense quality Austen creates a romantic masterpiece on the backdrop of a fragile social context. This edition contains a wealth of material about the author's life and works, notes and a bibliographic section

A novel that rings as true today as it did a century and a half ago. Two temperamentally opposed sisters, one practical, the other free-spirited, learn that the road to happiness for each of them lies somewhere between conventional morality and irresponsible whimsy. The movie Becoming Jane focuses on this delightful author.

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First published in 1811, "Sense and Sensibility" is a romantic fiction novel by English author Jane Austen. The story revolves around the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, who must navigate love, heartbreak, and societal expectations after their father's death leaves them financially strained. While Elinor is guided by 'sense' and prudence, Marianne is driven by 'sensibility' and emotion. The novel is a classic examination of the complex interplay between love, class, and social decorum during the Regency era in England.

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Elinor Dashwood approaches life in a rational manner, while her sister Marianne is wildly romantic. The story shows how the two sisters must learn from each other as they experience love, romance, and heartbreak.

Sense and Sensibility is the answer to those critics and readers who believe that Jane Austen's novels, despite their perfection of form and tone, lack strong feeling. Its two heroines -- so utterly unlike each other -- both undergo the most violent passions when they are separated from the men they love. What differentiates them, and gives this extraordinary book its complexity and brilliance, is the way each expresses her suffering: Marianne -- young, impetuous, ardent -- falls into paroxysms of grief when she is rejected by the dashing John Willoughby, to whom she has completely given her heart; Elinor -- wiser, more sensible, more self-controlled -- masks her despair when it appears that Edward Ferrars, whom she loves deeply and steadfastly, is to marry the mean-spirited and cunning Lucy Steele. ------ All, of course, ends happily -- but not until Elinor's "sense" and Marianne's "sensibility" have equally worked to reveal the profound emotional life that runs beneath the surface of Jane Austen's immaculate and irresistible art. In its marvelously perceptive portrayal of two young women in love, Sense and Sensibility provides us with all the pleasure we expect from this great novelist -- whose mastery of comedy and satire should never prevent us from responding to her rich, intuitive understanding of the human heart.

The story revolves around the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. Whereas the former is a sensible, rational creature, her younger sister is wildly romantic--a characteristic that offers Austen plenty of scope for both satire and compassion. La historia gira en torno a las hermanas Dashwood, Elinor y Marianne. Considerando que el primero es un sensible, criatura racional, su hermana menor es salvajemente rom�ntico - una caracter�stica que ofrece Austen mont�n de posibilidades, tanto para la s�tira y la compasi�n.

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Sense & Sensibility is a timeless masterpiece by Jane Austen that explores love, family, and societal expectations. Join the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate the complexities of romance in the Georgian era. Austen's exquisite prose and witty social commentary captivate readers.   Engaging and relatable characters that resonate with readers. Austen's sharp observations on societal norms and the role of women. A compelling story filled with romance, heartbreak, and personal growth. Immerse yourself in the elegance and wit of Austen's writing. A beautifully designed edition that is perfect for Austen fans and collectors.  

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Klasyczna ksi??ka Jane Austen w adaptacji dla dzieci.Elinor i Marianne Dashwood maj? zupe?nie inne wyobra?enia na temat mi?o?ci. Marianne chce, ?eby uczucie j? powali?o, a jej rozwa?na siostra Elinor zawsze st?pa twardo po ziemi. Po ?mierci ojca dziewcz?ta musz? przeprowadzi? si? do nowego domu. Czy znajdzie si? w nim miejsce na mi?o???

Elinor und Marianne Dashwood sind so verschieden, wie zwei Schwestern nur sein k�nnen: W�hrend die eine diszipliniert und vern�nftig ist, handelt die andere emotional und impulsiv. Dennoch verbindet beide das scheinbar ausweglose Schicksal, sich im England des achtzehnten Jahrhunderts den gesellschaftlichen Zw�ngen unterwerfen und auf ihre gro�e Liebe verzichten zu m�ssen..

Ein Roman aus dem l�ndlichen England des 18. Jahrhunderts �ber die beiden Schwestern Elinor und Marianne, die bis zum Traualtar einen dornenreichen Weg zur�cklegen m�ssen. Sie sind charakterisiert durch "sense" und "sensibility"? durch Verstand und Gef�hl. Jane Austen verwickelt sie in eine turbulente Geschichte mit bitters��em Ende.

Die feine englische Gesellschaft zu Beginn des 19. Jahrhunderts: Nach dem Tod ihres Vaters stehen die Schwestern Elinor und Marianne Dashwood beinahe mittellos da. Kein Wunder also, dass sie sich nach einer guten Partie umsehen. Doch wie verschieden sind die beiden Schwestern: Während Elinor all ihren Verehrern kühl gegenübertritt, schwärmt die hübsche Marianne von der romantischen Liebe... Die feine englische Gesellschaft zu Beginn des 19. Jahrhunderts: Nach dem Tod ihres Vaters stehen die Schwestern Elinor und Marianne Dashwood beinahe mittellos da. Kein Wunder also, dass sie sich nach einer guten Partie umsehen.

Zwei Schwestern aus dem engl. Landadel verkörpern in ihren Charakteren u. ihren Liebesbeziehungen die konstrastierenden Eigenschaften Verstand u. Gefühl.

P¿©Ưb♯h je zasazen do Anglie 19. stolet©Ư a vypr©Łv©Ư o osudech dvou sester - rozumov♯ zalo¿ en©♭ Elinor a romantick©♭ Marianny. Dal¿Ł©Ư osudy n♯kter©ưch postav rom©Łnu p¿in©Ł¿Ł©Ư knihy "P©ưcha, p¿edsudek a namlouv©Łn©Ư" od Sybil G. Brinton a "Schovanka Eliza" od Joan Aiken.

Hrdinkami románu jsou dívky a ženy , které se musí smířit s tvrdostí života a najít rovnováhu mezi rozumem a citem. I po téměř dvou stoletích překvapuje Austenová neobvyklou zápletkou, jemným humorem, skvělými dialogy i vřelostí citu. (nakladatelská anotace - kráceno)

Beletrie v angličtině. Román. V češtině vyšel pod názvem Rozum a cit.

Příběh je zasazen do klasické Anglie 19. století a vypráví o osudech dvou sester - rozumově založené Elinor a romantické Marianny.

Klasický příběh dvou sester a jejich osudových lásek.

To meget forskellige søstres kærlighedshistorier. Den ene romantisk og stormfuld, den anden rolig og besindig. Foregår i den engelske overklasse i 1800-tallets begyndelse.

À la mort d'Henry Dashwood, sa femme et ses trois filles, injustement privées de leur héritage, sont contraintes de quitter leur Sussex natal pour s'installer dans le Devon, à Barton Cottage. Dans la petite société locale, les demoiselles Dashwood ont tôt fait de s'intégrer. Elinor, l'aînée, cache derrière une réserve et une tempérance à toute épreuve un amour profond et sincère pour Edward Ferrars, le frère de sa belle-sœur. Marianne, nature passionnée et romanesque, tombe éperdument amoureuse du beau et impétueux John Willoughby, rencontré sous une pluie battante. Et quand des épreuves viendront chambouler leurs existences, les deux sœurs, aussi différentes qu'inséparables, découvriront qu'elles ont chacune beaucoup à apprendre de l'autre…Dans ce grand classique de la littérature anglaise, c'est tout le talent de conteuse de Jane Austen qui se déploie, dans une langue tour à tour drôle et incisive.Édition et traduction de Sophie Chiari.

Redécouvrez l'un des plus grands classiques de la littérature anglaise grâce à une édition inédite en France. Publiée en 1899 en Angleterre, cette édition comporte des illustrations de Chris Hammond, célèbre illustratrice victorienne. Elinor et Marianne Dashwood sont deux soeurs aux caractères bien différents. Privées de leur héritage à la mort de leur père, elles doivent quitter le Sussex en compagnie de leur cadette Margaret et de leur mère. Dans le Devon, elles ne tardent pas à s'habituer à leur désormais modeste quotidien au contact de leurs nouveaux voisins. Mais lorsqu'elles tombent amoureuses, Elinor et Marianne se retrouvent tiraillées entre ce que leur impose la raison et ce que leur dicte leur coeur. Premier roman publié de Jane Austen, Raison et Sentiments est considéré comme l'un des plus grands chefs-d'oeuvre du XIXe siècle. Il annonçait déjà le talent de son autrice à brosser des galeries de personnages authentiques, et à peindre avec ironie et justesse les moeurs de son temps.

Marianne et Elinor Dashwood sont des sœurs très différentes : l'une est impulsive tandis que l'autre est très méfiante. Pourtant elles doivent toutes deux faire face à la mort de leur père et à ses conséquences. L'attachement d'Elinor pour le timide Edward Ferrars se voit détruit par l'opposition familiale de celui-ci tandis que la romance entre Marianne et le beau John Willoughby se termine en trahison et en humiliation publique... Les deux sœurs arriveront-elles à trouver le bonheur et à surmonter ces épreuves que la vie leur impose ?Retrouvez l'adaptation du premier roman de Jane Austen mêlant deux façons de voir l'amour à travers une critique de la société du XIXe siècle, dans une version manga riche et dynamique !

AUDIOBOOK 1 : Raison et Sentiments � la suite du d�c�s de leur p�re, les soeurs Dashwood et leur m�re, injustement priv�es de leur h�ritage, sont contraintes de r�duire drastiquement leur train de vie et de quitter leur propri�t� pour s'installer dans le Devonshire, � Barton Cottage. Dans la petite soci�t� locale, elles ont tt fait de s'int�grer. Elinor, l'a�n�e, cache derri�re une r�serve et une temp�rance � toute �preuve un amour profond et sinc�re pour Edward Ferrars, le fr�re de sa belle-s�ur. Marianne, nature passionn�e et romanesque, tombe �perdument amoureuse du s�duisant et imp�tueux John Willoughby. Mais le d�part soudain et inexpliqu� de ce dernier va perturber leur nouvel �quilibre... AUDIOBOOK 2 : Orgueil et Pr�jug�s Dans un petit village d'Angleterre, Mrs Bennet ne songe qu'� marier ces cinq filles. La nouvelle de l'installation � Netherfield, le domaine voisin, de Mr Bingley, c�libataire et beau parti, suscite une agitation toute particuli�re chez toutes les jeun...

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Apr�s la mort de leur p�re, Elinor et Marianne s'installent avec leur m�re et leur jeune s�ur � la campagne. La famille se trouve tr�s d�munie; il devient urgent de marier les deux s�urs afin de leur assurer un bel avenir. Marianne, romantique et passionn�e, s'�prend imm�diatement du charmant John Willoughby, tandis qu'Elinor, plus prudente, n'ose avouer sa flamme � Edward Ferrars. Entre raison et sentiments, ces jeux de l'amour vont leur r�server bien des espoirs et des bonheurs, mais aussi des d�ceptions et des souffrances. Les deux jeunes femmes devront apprendre de leurs vacillements. Pour le meilleur et pour le pire. �  L'intelligence de Jane Austen n'a d'�gale que la perfection de son bon go�t. Ses sots sont des sots, ses snobs sont des snobs, parce qu'ils s'�loignent du mod�le de raison et de bon sens qu'elle a en t�te, et qu'elle nous transmet clairement � l'instant m�me o� elle nous fait rire. Jamais romancier n'a fait autant usage, et � la perfection, de son sens des valeurs.  � Virginia Woolf.

Explorez le monde enchanteur de Jane Austen avec "Raison et Sentiments". Ce roman classique de la litt�rature anglaise est une histoire d'amour captivante qui explore les d�fis auxquels sont confront�es les deux s�urs Dashwood dans l'Angleterre du XIXe si�cle. Marianne est passionn�e et impulsive, tandis qu'Elinor est plus r�serv�e et rationnelle. Toutes deux doivent naviguer dans les eaux troubles de l'amour et de l'argent pour trouver leur place dans le monde.Avec une plume �l�gante et subtile, Jane Austen nous transporte dans un monde de traditions, de convenances et d'intrigues. Les personnages sont finement dessin�s, les dialogues sont vifs et piquants, et l'intrigue est pleine de rebondissements inattendus. "Raison et Sentiments" est un livre qui vous transportera dans une �poque r�volue mais qui aborde des th�mes universels tels que l'amour, la famille, la loyaut� et la trahison.Ce roman est un incontournable pour les amateurs de litt�rature classique et pour tous ceux qui cherchent une lecture intelligente et �mouvante. Si vous �tes � la recherche d'un livre qui vous fera r�fl�chir sur l'essence m�me de l'existence, ne cherchez pas plus loin que "Raison et Sentiments" de Jane Austen.

L'amour est-il une affaire de t�te ou de c�ur ? Argent et mariage sont les deux sujets de ce premier roman de Jane Austen. Pour Elinor et Marianne Dashwood, c'est le temps de grands changements : leur p�re vient de mourir et l'h�ritier du domaine o elles vivent, fils d'un premier mariage de leur p�re, ne leur laisse que peu de choses pour subvenir � leurs besoins. Par raison, Elinor aide sa m�re � trouver un nouveau logement � la hauteur de leurs moyens � l'autre bout de l'Angleterre, dans le Devon. L'occasion de changer d'environnement, mais aussi de cr�er de nouvelles relations. Marianne, dont le romantisme et la vivacit� charment le secret colonel Brandon, tombe bientt profond�ment amoureuse du jeune et imp�tueux John Willoughby, rencontr� dans des conditions tr�s romanesques. Elinor, dont les dispositions sont plus prudentes et mesur�es, cache avec soin la profondeur des sentiments que lui inspire Edward Ferrars, l'a�n� des fr�res de sa d�sagr�able belle-s�ur, dont elle a fait la...

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L'amour est-il une affaire de t�te ou de c�ur ? Argent et mariage sont les deux sujets de ce premier roman de Jane Austen.

Pour Elinor et Marianne Dashwood, c'est le temps de grands changements : leur p�re vient de mourir et l'h�ritier du domaine o� elles vivent, fils d'un premier mariage de leur p�re, ne leur laisse que peu de choses pour subvenir � leurs besoins. Par raison, Elinor aide sa m�re � trouver un nouveau logement � la hauteur de leurs moyens � l'autre bout de l'Angleterre, dans le Devon. L'occasion de changer d'environnement, mais aussi de cr�er de nouvelles relations.

Marianne, dont le romantisme et la vivacit� charment le secret colonel Brandon, tombe bient�t profond�ment amoureuse du jeune et imp�tueux John Willoughby, rencontr� dans des conditions tr�s romanesques. Elinor, dont les dispositions sont plus prudentes et mesur�es, cache avec soin la profondeur des sentiments que lui inspire Edward Ferrars, l'a�n� des fr�res de sa d�sagr�able belle-s�ur, dont elle a fait la connaissance � Norland, et qui vit � Londres chez sa m�re.

L'une et l'autre doivent ensuite faire face � des d�ceptions et des trahisons. Leurs qualit�s communes cependant � discernement, constance et int�grit� face aux mauvaises intentions des autres � la profonde affection qu'elles se portent et la force de caract�re d'Elinor vont leur permettre d'affronter, un peu plus difficilement pour Marianne toutefois, les �preuves qui se pr�sentent.

Dans une soci�t� vaine o� toutes les relations semblent tourner autour de l'argent, des rentes et de la dot, les s�urs Dashwood offrent une fra�cheur et une spontan�it� qui contraste avec la s�cheresse et le mat�rialisme de la plupart de leurs contemporains.

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"Raison et Sensibilité" distille ainsi un parfum persistant de romance, étranglé sous les convenances et le rang social. Publié en 1811, il est considéré comme le premier grand romain anglais du XIXe siècle. l'avant-propos d'Hélène Seyrès permet de replacer dans son contexte ce classique de la littérature, dont l'auteur a influencé nombre d'écrivains majeurs, tels Henry James, Virginia Woolf ou Katherine Mansfield.

Le texte initial, écrit vers 1795, probablement sous forme épistolaire, avait pour titre le nom des deux héroïnes, Elinor et Marianne, comme beaucoup de romans écrits par des femmes au xviiie siècle, mais le choix du titre définitif, pour la publication en 1811, semble indiquer une volonté didactique. Marianne Dashwood, ardente et romanesque, qui croit passionnément pouvoir s'affranchir des convenances, s'affiche avec le séduisant Willoughby dont elle est tombée amoureuse, tandis que sa soeur aînée, la raisonnable Elinor, cache le tendre sentiment que lui inspire son beau-frère, Edward Ferrars.

Sense and Sensibility (traduit en français par Raison et Sensibilité, Raison et Sentiments, ou encore Le Coeur et la Raison) est le premier roman publié de la femme de lettres anglaise Jane Austen. Il paraît en 1811 de façon anonyme puisqu'il était signé by a Lady (« [signé] par une dame »). En effet, sa position sociale interdisait à Jane Austen de signer de son nom un roman destiné à la vente, mais elle ne voulait pas cacher qu'il était l'oeuvre d'une femme.Le texte initial, écrit vers 1795, probablement sous forme épistolaire, avait pour titre le nom des deux héroïnes, Elinor et Marianne, comme beaucoup de romans écrits par des femmes au XVIIIe siècle, mais le choix du titre définitif, pour la publication en 1811, semble indiquer une volonté didactique. Marianne Dashwood, ardente et romanesque, qui croit passionnément pouvoir s'affranchir des convenances, s'affiche avec le séduisant Willoughby dont elle est tombée amoureuse, tandis que sa soeur aînée, la raisonnable Elinor, cache le tendre sentiment que lui inspire son beau-frère, Edward Ferrars. Marianne devra apprendre à surmonter la trahison des sentiments, dans la douleur et avec l'aide de sa soeur, qui, de son côté, refuse stoïquement de rêver et se dévoue à sa famille.Publié par Thomas Egerton, et à compte d'auteur, à l'automne 1811, le roman est accueilli plutôt favorablement et paraît en français dès 1815, dans une traduction-adaptation très libre par Isabelle de Montolieu, sous le titre Raison et Sensibilité, ou les Deux Manières d'aimer. La traduction de Sensibility en français semble poser problème, puisque les traductions modernes hésitent entre sentiments et coeur. Mais les adaptations, que ce soit celle pour le cinéma d'Ang Lee, sur un scénario d'Emma Thompson en 1995, ou celle pour la télévision d'Andrew Davies en 2008, sont connues en français sous le titre Raison et Sentiments.

Suite au d�c�s de M. Dashwood, sa veuve et ses trois filles se voient contraintes de quitter le Sussex et le domaine familial de Norland. Elles se r�fugient dans le Devon, � l'invitation d'un g�n�reux parent, o une nouvelle vie, plus modeste les attend. Les s�urs a�n�es, Elinor et Maria, l'une plus raisonnable, l'autre plus sentimentale vont vivre leur premiers �mois amoureux non sans quelques revers. Un des premiers grands succ�s de Jane Austen qui parodie le roman � l'eau de rose tout en peignant une satire de la bonne soci�t�.

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"Sense and Sensibility" ("Gevoel en verstand") is de eerste, in 1795 geschreven en in 1811 uitgegeven, roman van de Engelse schrijfster Jane Austen. In het boek beschrijft Austen een milieu (Engelse landadel) waarin niet alleen vrouwen, maar ook mannen het slachtoffer kunnen zijn van regels over familiebanden, eigendommen en het huwelijk. De titel verwijst naar de verschillende wijze waarop de hoofdpersonages tegen hun situatie aankijken: Elinor Dashwood baseert zich op gezond verstand ("sense") en haar jongere zus Marianne gaat in eerste instantie meer uit van haar gevoel ("sensibility").

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Sense and Sensibility (Gevoel en verstand) is de eerste, in 1795 geschreven en in 1811 uitgegeven, roman van de Engelse schrijfster Jane Austen. In het boek beschrijft Austen een milieu (Engelse landadel) waarin niet alleen vrouwen, maar ook mannen het slachtoffer kunnen zijn van regels over familiebanden, eigendommen en het huwelijk. De titel verwijst naar de verschillende wijze waarop de hoofdpersonages tegen hun situatie aankijken: Elinor Dashwood baseert zich op gezond verstand (sense) en haar jongere zus Marianne gaat in eerste instantie meer uit van haar gevoel (sensibility). Jane Austen ( 1775 - 1817) was een prominente Engelse romanschrijfster van wie het werk nu deel uitmaakt van de westerse literaire canon. De vorm en dramatische inhoud van haar fictie vormen een sterk contrast met het teruggetrokken leven dat ze in werkelijkheid leidde. Haar realisme, bijtend sociaal commentaar en haar gebruik van de vrije indirecte rede, een tot dan toe weinig gebruikte stijlfiguur, heeft ervoor gezorgd dat ze één van de meest gelezen en meest geliefde schrijvers in de Engelse literatuur is geworden.

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Este ebook presenta "Sentido y sensibilidad (texto completo, con �ndice activo)" con un sumario din�mico y detallado.Sentido y sensibilidad es una novela de Jane Austen, publicada en 1811. Sus protagonistas son las j�venes hermanas Dashwood, quienes, desde caracteres contrapuestos, comparten el mismo af�n por la b�squeda de la felicidad. Elinor, tranquila y paciente, conf�a en salvar con su discreci�n los obst�culos que impiden su relaci�n con Edward Ferrars. Impetuosa y extravertida, Marianne, por el contrario, no duda en dejarse conquistar por el seductor Willoughby.Jane Austen (1775 - 1817) s�ptima de los ocho hijos del rector de la parroquia. Educada principalmente por su padre, empez� a escribir de muy joven, para recreo de la familia: una muestra de sus escritos juveniles, fantasiosos y humor�sticos, se encuentra en Amor y amistad, y, de una forma ya m�s elaborada, en Lady Susan y Los Watson. En 1811, conseguir�a publicar Juicio y sentimiento, y a la que siguieron Orgullo y prejuicio (1813), Mansfield Park (1814) y Emma (1816), que obtuvieron un gran �xito. Sat�rica, antirrom�ntica, profunda y tan primorosa como mordaz, la obra de Jane Austen nace toda ella de una est�tica necesidad de orden moral.

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Sus protagonistas las j venes hermanas Dashwood, quienes, desde caracteres contrapuestos, comparten el mismo af n por la b squeda de la felicidad. Elinor, tranquila y paciente, conf a en salvar con su discreci n los obst culos que impiden su relaci n con Edward Ferrars. Impetuosa y extravertida, Marianne, por el contrario, no duda en dejarse conquistar por el seductor Willoughby.

Classic Literature. Fiction. Este audiolibro est� narrado en castellano.Elinor y Marianne, las dos hermanas protagonistas de esta novela, experimentan y viven el amor de manera radicalmente opuesta. Mientras la primera act�a dominada por la prudencia, en la segunda prima la pasi�n. Cada una de ellas tiene un modo diferente de enfrentarse a la vida: Elinor lo hace con seriedad y decoro mientras Marianne da rienda suelta a sus emocionantes. La vida de ambas hermanas cambiar� con una repentina invitaci�n a Londres, donde tendr�n sorpresas que les ense�ar�n algunas lecciones que jam�s podr�n olvidar. Pero m�s all� de esta historia de amor, nos encontramos tambi�n con un maravilloso y realista retrato del mundo que vivi� la autora.

Esta versi�n del audiolibro Sentido y sensibilidad es la m�s barata que tambi�n tiene audio de calidad superior. Nosotros editamos el audio para su placer. Usamos procesos de la computadora y trabajo manual para crear una experiencia buena de volumen y calidad sin ruidos malos. �Es nuestro distinto placer presentarle nuestra versi�n de Sentido y sensibilidad por Jane Austen, narrado por Vanesa Amezquita!

La primera novela publicada por Jane Austen, una obra de indiscutible genio.Traducci�n de Ana Mar�a Rodr�guezIntroducci�n de Tony Tanner, profesor de la Universidad de CambridgeEn Sentido y sensibilidad, Jane Austen explora con sutileza e iron�a las opciones de la mujer en una sociedad r�gida, donde el �xito o el fracaso dependen de la elecci�n del marido. La historia se centra en dos hermanas, Elinor y Marianne, cuyas personalidades antag�nicas ejemplifican dos posibles respuestas femeninas ante la hipocres�a dominante: el �sentido com�n� y la �sensibilidad�. Sin embargo, tanto un camino como el otro entra�an sus peligros.Esta edici�n incorpora una cronolog�a detallada y recupera la introducci�n de la edici�n original de Penguin Cl�sicos a cargo de Tony Tanner, uno de los mayores especialistas en la obra de Jane Austen, a cuyo estudio dedic� gran parte de su carrera. Fue catedr�tico de literatura inglesa y norteamericana en la Universidad de Cambridge.Sobre la autora y su obra:�La pongo al nivel de Shakespeare, Cervantes y Henry Fielding.�Henry James.

-- Sentido y sensibilidadSobre la autora y su obra:«La pongo al nivel de Shakespeare, Cervantes y Henry Fielding.» Henry

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Sentido y sensibilidad es una novela de la escritora brit�nica Jane Austen publicada en 1811. Fue la primera de las novelas de Austen en ser publicadas, bajo el seud�nimo de "A Lady" (una dama). Ha sido adaptada para el cine y la televisi�n numerosas veces, destacando la versi�n de Ang Lee en 1995.

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Sense and Sensibility, título original en inglés, también conocida como Sensatez y sentimientos, Juicio y sentimiento, Juicio y sensibilidad o Sentido y sensibilidad, es una novela de la escritora británica Jane Austen publicada en 1811. Fue la primera de las novelas de Austen en ser publicadas, bajo el seudónimo de "A Lady" (una dama). Ha sido adaptada para el cine y la televisión numerosas veces, destacando la versión de Ang Lee en 1995.

Elinor y Marianne Dashwood son dos hermanas que viven en la campi? brit?ica de comienzos del siglo XIX. Pertenecen a una clase aristocrt?ica y a empobrecida y deben lidiar permenentemente con las tensiones que esto genera en su familia y entorno. Est? entrando en edad de contraer matrimonio y eso, lejos de ser motivo de regocijo, las inserta en una trama de intrigas dom�ticas, acuerdos secretos y decepciones. Las dos hermanas le sirven a la autora para hablar sobre dos fuerzas que se encontraban en tensin? en la p?oca que le toc ?vivir, dos fuerzas que, si bien divida?n la moral de toda la sociedad del pero?do histr?ico ingl� que hoy llamamos Georgeana, impactaban particularmente sobre las mujeres. Una de esas fuerzas, representada por Elinor, invitaba a los miembos de las clases acomodadas a comportarse con recato, a contener las emociones y privilegiar siempre las buenas formas y la razn?. Esa sensatez, que ocupa la mitad del tt?ulo del libro, entra en conflicto permanente con la otra fuerza que, en esos tiempos, ingrsaba con una potencia arrolladora y vitalista al mundo cultural europeo. Marianne representa, entonces, a las pasiones desbocadas y sin medida a las que invita el Romanticismo, el deseo de sentir todo sin tapjuos, represiones ni miramientos.

Ad?ntrate en el refinado mundo de 'Sentido y Sensibilidad (Versi?n ?ntegra)', la cautivadora novela de Jane Austen que teje un relato de amor, sociedades y dilemas morales. Este audiolibro ofrece una experiencia auditiva exquisita, con una narraci?n clara y n?tida que da vida a cada personaje y detalle de la trama. Fiel al texto original, este audiolibro captura la esencia de la aguda observaci?n de Austen sobre la sociedad de su tiempo, sus normas y las expectativas de las mujeres. A trav?s de las hermanas Dashwood, Elinor y Marianne, se explora el contraste entre la prudencia y la pasi?n, el sentido y la sensibilidad, en la b?squeda del amor verdadero. Tanto si eres un ?vido lector de Austen como si est?s descubriendo su obra por primera vez, este audiolibro es una manera magn?fica de disfrutar de 'Sentido y Sensibilidad'. Experimenta la sutileza, el ingenio y la profundidad emocional de Austen desde la comodidad de tu hogar o en tus viajes. �Emb?rcate en esta encantadora aventura hoy mismo!

Elinor y Marianne, las dos hermanas protagonistas de esta novela, experimentan y viven el amor de manera radicalmente opuesta. Mientras la primera actua dominada por la prudencia, en la segunda prima la pasion. Pero mas alla de esta historia de amor, nos encontramos tambien con un maravilloso y realista retrato del mundo que vivio la autora.La descripcion del ambiente de la nobleza y de la burguesia rurales de la Inglaterra de fines del siglo XVIII, junto al refinamiento, ironia, delicadeza y una excelente pintura del alma y los sentimientos de sus personajes, convirtieron a Jane Austen en uno de los clasicos de la literatura inglesa, que hoy ha recobrado plena vigencia.

La familia Dashwood llevaba largo tiempo establecida en Sussex. Su propiedad era grande y en el centro de ella se encontraba su residencia, Norland Park, donde, la manera digna en la que haba?n vivido por muchas generaciones, les haba? granjeado el respeto de sus vecinos. El l?timo due? de esta propiedad era un hombre soltero que alcanz ?una avanzada edad, y que por muchos a?s de su vida tuvo en su hermana una fiel compa?ra y un ama de casa. Pero la muerte de ella, ocurrida diez a?s antes que la suya, caus ?una gran alteracin? en la casa, pues para suplir su p?dida, invit ?y acogi ?en su hogar a la familia de su sobrino, el se?r Henry Dashwood, el heredero legt?imo de la finca Norland y la persona a quien tena? planeado dejr?sela. Los l?timos da?s del anciano caballero fueron agradables en compa?? de su sobrino, la esposa de este y los hijos de ambos. Su apego por ellos aument.? La constante atencin? del se?r y la se?ra Dashwood a sus deseos, que no provena? del mero inter� sino de la bondad de su corazn?, le dieron toda la comodidad que su edad necesitaba, y la alegra? de los ni?s a?da?n deleite a su existencia.

La novela cuenta la historia de Elinor Dashwood sensata, la m�s antigua de las dos hermanas, que cree en la vida privada, la propiedad, y la l�gica, y fr�vola Marianne, que sigue a su coraz�n sin siquiera pensarlo dos de las consecuencias. Como mucho un comentario sobre la etiqueta social como una historia de amor y pertenencia, el eterno favorito ilumina el mundo de Jane Austen.

La primera novela publicada por Jane Austen, una obra de indiscutible genio. -- Esta edici�n incorpora una cronolog�a detallada y recupera la introducci�n de la edici�n original de Penguin Cl�sicos a cargo de Tony Tanner, uno de los mayores especialistas en la obra de Jane Austen, a cuyo estudio dedic� gran parte de su carrera. Fue catedr�tico de literatura inglesa y norteamericana en la Universidad de Cambridge.Sobre la autora y su obra:�La pongo al nivel de Shakespeare, Cervantes y Henry Fielding.�Henry James.

"En Sentido y sensibilidad, Jane Austen explora con sutileza e iron�a las opciones de la mujer en una sociedad r�gida, donde el �xito o el fracaso dependen de la elecci�n del marido. La historia se centra en dos hermanas, Elinor y Marianne, cuyas personalidades antag�nicas ejemplifican dos posibles respuestas femeninas ante la hipocres�a dominante: el <> y la <>. Sin embargo, tanto un camino como el otro entra�an sus peligros.

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Classic Literature. Fiction. Nueva traducci�n de una de las novelas m�s populares de Jane Austen, la autora de Orgullo y prejuicio y Emma. Tras la muerte repentina del padre, la familia Dashwood queda desamparada. La novela sigue los avatares de esta familia, orientando la atenci�n especialmente hacia las peripecias de sus dos hermanas mayores, que encarnan posturas vitales diametralmente opuestas: Si Elinor representa el sentido com�n y la raz�n, Marianne act�a impulsada por el sentimiento y la emoci�n. Los escollos que estas dos muchachas casaderas han de salvar en sus desventuras amorosas les ense�an que quiz�s un virtuoso equilibrio entre ambas actitudes es la �nica forma de salvarse. Sentido y Sensibilidad, la primera novela que Austen public�, esboza un retrato fidedigno de la situaci�n de la mujer a finales del siglo XVIII.

En Sentido y sensibilidad, Jane Austen no solo nos muestra la vida de Elinor y de Marianne, sino también la de la sociedad de esa época, con todas sus costumbres, hipocresías y falsedades, en especial a todo lo referente al matrimonio, en el cual, la mayoría de las veces, primaba la riqueza y la belleza sobre el amor ("Sería una excelente unión, porque él era rico y ella era hermosa"; "Si hubiera sido viejo, feo y vulgar, igualmente habría contado con la gratitud y amabilidad de la señora Dashwood por cualquier acto de atención hacia su hija; pero la influencia de la juventud, la belleza y elegancia prestó un nuevo interés a su acción, que la conmovió aún más".)Nos muestra dos maneras de vivir la vida, reflejadas en el carácter de sus dos protagonistas: El sentido del deber, la responsabilidad, el guardar bajo llave los sentimientos más profundos de la hermana mayor, Elinor, frente a la naturalidad, la impetuosidad y el llevar todos los sentimientos a su máxima expresión (tanto las alegrías como las penas) de Marianne.

Inglaterra, siglo XIX. Dos hermanas completamente distintas: una, pura razón y sentido común (Emma Thompson); la otra, pura sensibilidad y pasión (Kate Winslet), se enfrentan al amor y a las adversidades de la vida. Al morir su padre, deben abandonar su hogar, que pasa a manos de un hermanastro, hijo del primer matrimonio de su padre. Se mudan al campo y, allí, tendrán experiencias amorosas que producirán en ellas un cambio profundo.

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Scritto nel 1795 con il titolo di Elinor and Marianne, Ragione e sentimento fu pubblicato nel 1811. Protagoniste sono due giovani sorelle che, alla morte del padre, si trovano costrette ad affrontare una situazione economica molto critica nella loro nuova e modesta casa nel Devonshire. Qui conosceranno le pene e le gioie dell'amore, si confronteranno con difficili scelte sentimentali e matrimoniali, e, imparando a conciliare la ragione con il sentimento, diventeranno donne. Attorno a questo processo di formazione, la Austen tesse una trama piena di grazia e ironia, in cui con la sua elegantissima prosa riesce a disegnare un ritratto acuto e penetrante di un mondo convenzionale e pettegolo contro cui sia Marianne sia Elinor dovranno combattere per raggiungere quell'auspicato lieto fine che potr© nascere soltanto dall'equilibro tra i due estremi di ragione e sentimento.

Elinor e Marianne sono due sorelle legate da un fortissimo affetto, ma dalle personalità profondamente distanti: la diciannovenne Elinor, riflessiva e razionale, osserva con estrema preoccupazione l'indole romantica, impulsiva e sognatrice della sorella minore. Quando il padre muore lasciandole in una condizione di estrema precarietà economica, la madre teme per il futuro delle proprie figlie. Finché un giorno nella loro vita appartata irrompe l'affascinante Willoughby: colto, galante, impetuoso, non può che rubare il cuore della giovane Marianne. Ma anche la passione più ardente è destinata a scontrarsi con la spietatezza della realtà. L'eterno conflitto tra cuore e ragione in un capolavoro che ha fatto riflettere e sognare generazioni di lettrici.

Elinor e Marianne Dashwood sono due sorelle dai caratteri opposti. Elinor, la maggiore, ha 19 anni e rappresenta la parte della "ragione" indicata dal titolo. Marianne ha 17 anni e rappresenta, invece, il "sentimento".Elinor e Marianne sono le figlie del secondo matrimonio del Signor Dashwood. Oltre a loro c'è anche una sorella minore, Margaret, e il fratello maggiore, John, che è nato dal primo matrimonio. Quando il padre muore, la tenuta familiare passa, come consuetudine, al primogenito maschio, John, così le donne Dashwood si trovano in una situazione finanziaria molto precaria.

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Elinor & Marianne Dashwood pursue love & happiness in polite English society

Systrarna Dashwood, bedragna på sitt arv av bror och svägerska, försöker navigera i kärleken under en tid då äktenskapet var en ekonomisk överenskommelse lika mycket som en känslomässig. Elinor, den ansvarsfulla storasystern, är för återhållsam och Marianne, den yngre och mer impulsiva är för lättrörd. Båda egenskaperna kan ställa till problem på den svåra vägen mot lyckan. Förnuft och känsla måste väga upp varandra för att de älskande ska kunna förenas.Nu kommer en nyöversättning av Maria Ekman av Jane Austens klassiker.Översättare:Maria Ekman [Elib]

Bredvid Jane Austen r̃ James Joyce oskuldsfull som grs̃.± | W. H. Auden Jane Austens romaner har den permanenta kvaliteten hos riktig litteratur.± | Virginia Woolf Det som verkligen fascinerar Jane Austen r̃ inte de platta kavaljererna, eller ens kr̃leken till dem. I stl̃let r̃ det konsten att leva, klarsynt men hñsynsfullt, innerligt men behr̃skat p ̄samma gn̄g.± | Lyra Ekstrm̲ Lindbc̃k, Dagens Nyheter Jane Austens blick fr̲ sin egen samtids spelregler fr̄ oss att se vr̄a.± | Jesper Hg̲strm̲, Expressen Marianne Dashwood r̃ impulsiv och lt̄er sig lt̃t dras med i de stora kñslornas spel. Motsatsen till sin fr̲stn̄diga och balanserade syster Elinor. Marianne, passionerad och romantisk, faller fr̲ den charmiga men opl̄itliga John Willoughby, medan Elinor stoiskt hanterar nyheten om att den hon l̃skar, Edward Ferrars, r̃ trolovad med en annan. Jane Austens fr̲sta roman Fr̲nuft & kñsla skildrar med unik exakthet v̲ergn̄gen mellan upplysning och romantik, genom tv ̄ofr̲glm̲liga kvinnogestalter. Historien om Marianne och Elinor Dashwood har aldrig slutat fascinera ls̃are vr̃lden v̲er. En av den engelska litteraturens stora klassiker, hr̃ i v̲erst̃tning av Marie-Louise Elliott. JANE AUSTEN [17751817] r̃ en engelsk fr̲fattare, fd̲d i Steventon i Hampshire. Hennes romaner r̃ realistiska skildringar, med bitande ironi, av den engelska v̲erklassen och inte minst kvinnans roll i den. Mest berm̲da r̃ Fr̲nuft & kñsla [Sense & Sensibility, 1811], Stolthet & fr̲dom [Pride & Prejudice, 1813] och den postuma vertalning [Persuasion, 1818]. [Publit]

»Bredvid Jane Austen är James Joyce oskuldsfull som gräs.«

Systrarna Dashwood tvingas tillsammans med sin mor att flytta till en enkel bostad och börja ett nytt liv när deras far dör. Systrarna är mycket olika. Elinor, den ansvarsfulla storasystern, är återhållsam och Marianne, den yngre och mer impulsiva är lättrörd. Båda egenskaperna ställer till med problem när de söker efter kärleken. Förnuft och känsla måste väga upp varandra för att de älskande ska kunna förenas.

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