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Sense and Sensibility

52 Ratings: 3.6

A book by Jane Austen

"Excellent intro.--readable, thoughtful."--Robin Feuer Miller, Brandeis University "A superb scholarly text with a thought-provoking introduction. This is the finest text available. Attractively presented, the price is right … see full wiki

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Author: Jane Austen

Publisher: Penguin Classics

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review by Helensbooks. June 27, 2010

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charming book!

"Sense and Sensibility" was the first novel from Jane Austen I read as a teenager. I really enjoyed it. It was also the first novel Jane Austen wrote in 1795. It is about two opposite characters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, fatherless and poor sisters, trying to find their way in the British society in late 18th century. Elinor is the eldest sister, past marriageable, practical, who keeps her emotions for herself. She proves good sense and judgement. On the contrary, Marianne is an … more

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review by ryanbench. July 22, 2010

A man who has nothing to do with his own time has no conscience in his intrusion on that of others.

My favorite movie! It is all about relationships and falling in love and old-English customs. This story is very entertaining to see what life would have been like back in the day. Would you dress like they do? Here is a summary about the story: Sense and Sensibility is the story of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood who with their mother and younger sister, Margaret, are forced into poverty through the untimely death of their … more

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Quick Tip by wordlover. July 17, 2010

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Austen's insight into the world of women is exactly on point in this classice piece.

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Quick Tip by nangel78. July 04, 2010

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Jane Austen is the best

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Quick Tip by shua15. June 27, 2010

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what would my English professor say

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review by TheAncientReader. February 01, 2009

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ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITES

I thought that after all these years I might as well pitch in and give my two cents worth in regard to one of my favorite authors. The plot has been well covered with these reviews and others, and even if they had not, you would have had to almost spent your life living under a rock not to be aware, so I certainly will not beat it to death here. Briefly though, this is the story of two sisters of the Dashwood family, who find themselves in a state of reduced circumstances … more

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review by taminator40. July 17, 2006

A Classic Debut Novel from Austen!

Being a fan of Jane Austen but never having read Sense and Sensibility, I approached this novel both nervously and excitedly. Reading any work by Austen is a delight, but I was worried this one wouldn't be as good as some of the others I'd read. However, I slipped into the language and time period effortlessly as I was introduced to the Miss Dashwoods and their plights of love and friendship. This debut novel by Austen is light, witty, and charming, and a complete joy from beginning to end. … more

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