Sense and Sensibility

Language: EnglishPublished: June 15, 2007

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Subjects:

Domestic fiction Love stories Young women Fiction England Social life and customs 19th century Regency fiction Gentry Mate selection Inheritance and succession Sisters Social classes

Bookshelves:

Culture/Civilization/Society Fiction Literature

Authors:

Austen, Jane
1775 - 1817
Dobson, Austin
1840 - 1921
Thomson, Hugh
1860 - 1920

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In a time when societal norms dictated the lives of women, "Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen explores the delicate balance between reason and emotion. The Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, face the harsh realities of inheritance laws and the pursuit of love, embodying the struggle between duty and desire. Through their journeys, Austen critiques the limitations placed on women, highlighting themes of economic vulnerability and the importance of emotional intelligence. This novel is essential for students of literature and history who seek to understand the complexities of early 19th-century England. With its rich character development and sharp social commentary, "Sense and Sensibility" remains a timeless reflection on the human condition.