Two sisters, one practical and full of commonsense, the other a passionate and emotional creature, an uncaring brother and his avaricious wife, a handsome rake and a faithful gentleman – these are some of the unforgettable characters who make Jane Austen's first published novel, Sense and Sensibility such a delightful, witty and timeless classic.
Sense and Sensibility is a charming story of two sisters who see life from two very different viewpoints. When their father suddenly dies, leaving his entire estate to their half-brother John, the sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, their mother and youngest sister Margaret are thrown at the financial mercy of John and his mean-minded wife, Fanny.
Mrs Dashwood and her daughters soon realize that they are not welcome at their former home Norland Hall. Fanny's brother Edward Ferrars, who is quite different from his greedy and graceless sister, arrives and begins to form an attachment to Elinor, which is violently opposed by Fanny.
Mrs Dashwood is hurt and bewildered, but finally realizes that they have no option but to leave. They move to Devonshire, where Mrs Dashwood's cousin, Sir John Middleton welcomes them and helps them to find suitable lodgings. While out walking one rainy evening, Marianne suffers a small accident and is rescued by the suave and dashing John Willoughby. She falls passionately in love with him.
The story takes several interesting twists and turns, driven by the opposing natures of the two sisters. More than two hundred years after publication, this delightful tale still manages to capture the reader's imagination as it echoes universal truths of passion, love, social status and ethics. Sense and Sensibility is a coming of age novel, marked by Jane Austen's deliciously ironic and sharp wit and famously under-stated style that will certainly appeal to modern-day readers.
njerimuthami –
Such a beautiful read! It unearths emotions from the deepest and darkest corners of one’s soul. Sometimes love hurts so much; yet it is greatest of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. What a paradox!
This book is worth every minute of your time that you spend reading it. I’ll tell you for free, you will connect with the characters. You may feel like the story is about you; the degree of rawness is on the higher scale. By the end of it, you’ll appreciate love for what it truly is.
I dare you to give it a chance!
Thank you Betty for this gift.
MAXWELL LWEYA –
I may not do justice to this beautiful work of ark, spirited, vivacious work. Illustratively detailed with the widest range of prose and poetry. Painfully vivid and intense ensnaring you in a bubble , like a time traveller, only to yank you viciously back back to recollect your senses and emotions…
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Maxwell Lweya –
I may not do justice to this beautiful work of ark, spirited, vivacious work, illustratively detailed with the widest range of range of prose and poetry. Vivid and intensely captivating, snaring you in a bubble and yanks you out of it just as ruthlessly.
Oh Captain!!!!
Get this.
Betty Kilonzo –
I wrote this book and I say, I did an incredible job here. Great book. I recommend.