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Sense and Sensibility

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  • 388 pages
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Exploring the contrasting personalities of the Dashwood sisters, this novel delves into themes of love, social class, and the constraints placed on women in the 19th century. Elinor, embodying sense and reason, navigates her feelings for Edward Ferrars, while her sister Marianne, passionate and impulsive, experiences the highs and lows of love with John Willoughby. Through their journeys, Austen critiques societal expectations and emphasizes the importance of balancing emotion with practicality in matters of the heart.

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Language
English
Released
2019
Pages
388
ISBN13
9783734070280
Series
First published
1811
Original title
Sense and Sensibility
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Exploring the contrasting personalities of the Dashwood sisters, this novel delves into themes of love, social class, and the constraints placed on women in the 19th century. Elinor, embodying sense and reason, navigates her feelings for Edward Ferrars, while her sister Marianne, passionate and impulsive, experiences the highs and lows of love with John Willoughby. Through their journeys, Austen critiques societal expectations and emphasizes the importance of balancing emotion with practicality in matters of the heart.