Sense and Sensibility

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Sense and Sensibility

Classic fiction: general and literary Historical romance Humorous fiction Narrative theme: Social issues

Author: Jane Austen

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Language: English

Published by: Read & Co. Classics

Published on: 11th September 2018

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 2 Mb

ISBN: 9781473370968


Navigating love, heartbreak, and societal expectations, the two sisters Elinor and Marianne move with their mother from their childhood home to a new life in Barton Cottage, where love, romance, and heartbreak await them. A poignant coming of age tale of family, love, and the balance between head and heart.

Explore the contrasting lives of the Dashwood sisters. Elinor, representing sense with her rational and composed demeanour, while Marianne embodies sensibility with her passionate and impulsive nature.

Austen’s 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. This beautiful volume is recommend for all lovers of the English language and constitutes a must-read for fans of Austen's seminal work.

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