Sense and Sensibility. A Novel

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Set in 18th century rural England, the novel follows the two sisters Elinor and Marianne, who face misunderstandings and prejudices after their father’s death. Marianne, impulsive and passionate, falls for the unsuitable John Willoughby, while Elinor, composed and reserved, conceals her own heartbreak. Through their parallel experiences, they learn that blending sense with sensibility is essential for finding happiness in a society ruled by status and money.

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• Mit einem persönlichen deutschsprachigen Nachwort von Regina Meißner
• »Ich bewundere Jane Austen auch heute noch für ihren Humor und den Mut, sich nicht den Mund verbieten zu lassen – in einer Gesellschaft, in der Frauen im besten Fall schweigen oder zustimmen sollten.« Regina Meißner

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Jane Austen
Jane Austen (1775–1817) is one of the most important writers of all time and her major works are among the great classics of English literature. Her work often centres on the turmoil of young ladies from the upper rural middle classes who are torn between the expectations of the aristocracy and their own idea of happiness.

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