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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

Sense and Sensibility

by Jane Austen
Aggregate Editorial Score38/100
Times Literary Supplement
Published 1811352 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1811. Sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood represent reason and romanticism respectively as they navigate love and marriage in Regency England. Austen's first published novel explores the tension between prudence and passion. Themes of reason, passion, love run through the work. The book has received recognition from Times Literary Supplement 1811.

Book Details

AuthorJane Austen
Published1811
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages352
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780141439662
Editorial Score38/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Awards & Recognition

Times Literary Supplement
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181112
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Jane Austen
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sense and Sensibility about?

Sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood represent reason and romanticism respectively as they navigate love and marriage in Regency England. Austen's first published novel explores the tension between prudence and passion.

Who wrote Sense and Sensibility?

Sense and Sensibility was written by Jane Austen, from United Kingdom. First published in 1811.

What awards has Sense and Sensibility won?

Sense and Sensibility has received the following awards and honours: Times Literary Supplement 1811.

Is Sense and Sensibility worth reading?

Sense and Sensibility is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in reason, passion, love.

Where can I buy Sense and Sensibility?

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What category is Sense and Sensibility?

Sense and Sensibility is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Sense and Sensibility from?

Sense and Sensibility originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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