Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

This classic novel explores the lives of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate love, heartbreak, and societal expectations in 18th-century England. The two sisters, one characterized by practicality and restraint (sense) and the other by emotional intensity and romanticism (sensibility), must negotiate their paths through a world where marriage often has more to do with wealth and social status than with love. The story is a sharp critique of the limitations placed on women in a rigidly patriarchal society.

The 545th greatest book of all time


Published
1811
Nationality
British
Length
Moderate
Pages
300-500
Words
119,394
Original Language
English
Alternate Titles
None

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