Sense and Sensibility
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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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Jane Austen (1775–1817) was an English author born in Hampshire, England. She’s best-known for her novels in which she critiques 18th century society and displays her characteristically sharp wit. Austen’s most famous works include Sense and Sensibility, 1811, Pride and Prejudice, 1813, and Emma, 1816. Although her works have now been translated and printed in editions across the globe, Austen was relatively unknown during her lifetime, publishing her novels anonymously.
