Sense and Sensibility

Sense and Sensibility is a tale of romance, sorrow and betrayal. It was first published under the authors pseudonym, Aady, in 1811.The story follows theoves andives of two Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. The novel is set in England between 1792 and 1797. Mrs. Dashwood and her three daughters musteave their home and move into a meagre cottage at Barton Park. Elinor, the eldest and the most sensible, has toeave herover Edward Ferrars behind and is heartbroken. But the Dashwoods soon find new friends at Barton Park. Colonel Brandon, a 35 year old bachelor, falls for Marianne. Marianne, however, believes in romantic idealism and does not return his favor. Instead, the seventeen year old falls inove with the John Willoughby. Willoughby suddenly announces that he must move toondon and Marianne iseft behind. Anne anducy Steele, distant relatives of the Dashwoods, come to visit Barton Park and inform Elinor thatucy is secretly engaged to her oldover, Edward Ferrars. Elinor tries to hide her agony from her family andeaves toondon with Marianne. But Willoughby treats Marianne poorly inondon, even writing her aetter telling her of his impending engagement to another woman. As the sisters navigateove and heartbreak, will they find their way to happiness?Sense and Sensibility was Jane Austens first published work. This book was published by Rupa in 2000 and is available in paperback. Key Features: It was written one of the most famous authors in Englishiterature. It has been adapted into films and television series several times.