Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

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Author Austen, Jane, 1775-1817
Title Sense and Sensibility
Note There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #21839
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sense_and_Sensibility
Note Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Summary "Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen is a novel written in the early 19th century that explores themes of love, relationships, and the contrasting temperaments of its main characters. The story primarily revolves around the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, who embody the principles of reason and emotion, respectively, as they navigate through their personal and financial challenges after the loss of their father. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Dashwood family, who are abruptly thrown into financial uncertainty following the death of their wealthy relative, which ultimately restricts their inheritances. Elinor, the practical and reserved elder sister, and Marianne, the passionate and impulsive younger sister, must come to terms with their new circumstances. We also learn about their brother, John Dashwood, who, influenced by his self-serving wife, fails to uphold his father's dying wish to provide for their mother and siblings. The opening chapters establish the sisters' contrasting personalities and set the stage for their romantic entanglements, particularly with characters such as Edward Ferrars and Mr. Willoughby, hinting at the emotional complexities that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject Sisters -- Fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Mate selection -- Fiction
Subject Social classes -- Fiction
Subject Gentry -- England -- Fiction
Subject Regency fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 161
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 31, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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