Sense and Sensibility
by Jane Austen
Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the best known and widely read English novelists out there, and her 1811 book Sense and Sensibility, which she signed anonymously "A Lady," was the book that kicked off her career. It focuses on Elinor and Marianne, sisters who are left impoverished after their father Mr. Dashwood dies, whose estate goes to his son. They move to a cottage on a relative's property where there are boys in the mix: the shy Edward and the dashing Willougby. Romance and heartbreak ensue.
The title of the book refers to the character of each sister, though the words sense and sensibility held different meanings in early 19th century England. 'Sense' referred to intelligence and 'Sensibility' to the emotions, and though each sister embodies one of these characteristics, Austen is artistically vague about which belongs to whom. The tension in the book resides in the question of whether or not the duality between their personalities will be resolved, and whether or not they find love and happiness. For those who haven't read Austen's work, Pride and Prejudice is thought to be simpler (though not "simple") and more accessible than her later books, so it's a great place to start.
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