Author: Austen, Jane
Synopsis:
In Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility," two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, navigate the complexities of love, societal expectations, and personal growth in 19th-century England. After their father's death, the sisters find themselves in reduced circumstances, relying on the kindness of distant relatives and encountering a variety of suitors along the way. Elinor, the embodiment of sense and reason, struggles to conceal her own feelings, while Marianne, driven by her passionate sensibilities, falls headlong into romantic entanglements. As they face heartbreak, betrayal, and the challenges of societal norms, the sisters must learn to balance their own desires with the expectations of their society.
Genres: Romance, Drama, Comedy of Manners
Themes: Love and relationships, societal expectations, the contrast between reason and emotion, personal growth and self-discovery
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