Sense and Sensibility in Two Volumes

5b, 1898 by Jane Austen

Description

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen, first published in 1811, is a beloved novel that explores the contrast between reason and emotion through the lives of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. After their father’s death leaves them financially insecure, the sisters must navigate love, loss, and societal expectations. Elinor embodies sense—practicality and restraint—while Marianne represents sensibility—passion and impulsiveness. Through their experiences, Austen offers a witty and insightful commentary on romance, class, and the role of women in early 19th-century

Notes

Charming soft green pocket edition with beautiful tooling on front and spine, gold tooling title and author on front cover and spine, deckled side and bottom edges, intact, fine condition.