"Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen is a captivating novel set in 19th-century England. It follows the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate the complexities of love, societal expectations, and personal growth. Elinor embodies sense, displaying composure and practicality, while Marianne embodies sensibility, embracing passion and emotion. The sisters face heartbreak, romantic entanglements, and the challenges of their limited social status. Austen's exquisite prose delves into themes of love, marriage, and the delicate balance between reason and emotion in a world bound by social conventions.
With an Introduction by Richard Church. It also has wood engravings by Joan Hassal.
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen Folio Society c1958
Title: Sense and Sensibility
Author: Jane Austen
Publisher: Folio Society
Publication Date: 1958
Format: HardbackCondition: Green leaf designed covers which are in a good condition with yellow spine which is faded. It comes with its original slip case which has staining and tears to top and bottom. Pages are clean with no ink or pencil marks. Picture plate to frontispiece and green picture endpapers.
Book measures 23cm x 15cm with 283 pages.