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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Sense and Sensibility is Jane Austen's first published novel (1811), following the lives of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate love, heartbreak, and financial hardship in Regency England after their father's death. The story contrasts Elinor's rational "sense" with Marianne's passionate "sensibility," exploring how each sister's approach to romance leads to different challenges and eventual happiness, ultimately suggesting that a balance between reason and emotion is key to a fulfilling life.

(Synopsis from Goodreads)

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https://www.gutenberg.org/files/161/161-h/161-h.htm

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