Publisher's Synopsis
Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion is a combined edition of two classic novels by Jane Austen. The first novel, Sense and Sensibility, follows the lives of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, as they navigate the complexities of love and societal expectations in 19th century England. Elinor, the older and more sensible sister, struggles to keep her emotions in check as she falls in love with the reserved Edward Ferrars. Marianne, on the other hand, is passionate and impulsive, and falls head over heels for the dashing but unreliable John Willoughby.The second novel, Persuasion, tells the story of Anne Elliot, a woman who was persuaded to break off her engagement to the love of her life, Captain Wentworth, due to his lack of fortune and social status. Years later, when he returns as a wealthy and successful naval officer, Anne must confront her lingering feelings for him and the societal pressures that kept them apart.Both novels explore themes of love, class, and societal expectations, and showcase Austen's wit and insight into human nature. Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its engaging characters and timeless themes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
