Sense and Sensibility
by Jane Austen
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When Mr. Dashwood dies, he must leave the bulk of his estate to the son by his first marriage, which leaves his second wife and three daughters (Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret) in straitened circumstances. They are taken in by a kindly cousin, but their lack of fortune affects the marriageability of both practical Elinor and romantic Marianne. When Elinor forms an attachment for the wealthy Edward Ferrars, his family disapproves and separates them. And though Mrs. Jennings tries to match the worthy (and rich) Colonel Brandon to her, Marianne finds the dashing and fiery Willoughby more to her taste. Both relationships are sorely tried. But this is a romance, and through the hardships and heartbreak, true love and a happy ending will find their way for both the sister who is all sense and the one who is all sensibility. - Publisher.
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Bibliographic source: Open Library- Who wrote Sense and Sensibility?
Sense and Sensibility is by Jane Austen. The catalogue records its first publication in 1811. A later edition may have a different publication date on its copyright page.
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The catalogue records 352 pages for a representative edition. Pagination varies with the publisher, format, type size and translation, so check the edition you intend to read.
