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Sense and Sensibility (Tor Classics)
Author: Jane Austen

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Publisher: Tor Classics
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780812543124 - ISBN-10: 0812543122
Publication Date: 12/15/1995
Pages: 352


Other Versions of this Book: Paperback, Hardcover, Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Abridged), Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Audio CD (Abridged)

Book Description:
Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title—offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords.

This edition of Sense and Sensibility includes a Foreword, Biographical Note, and Afterword by Elizabeth Engstrom.

Elinor Dashwood is affectionate and good-natured--but above all, prudent. She takes pride in her ability to conceal her emotions from others. Her younger sister, Marianne, on the other hand, is everything Elinor is not: impulsive, romantic, and carefree. It's hard to imagine two sisters who could be more different.

But twists of fate will unite Elinor and Marianne in a tangled web of deception that could ruin each of them.

Both have decided to marry. Elinor has made a sensible decision and has set her sights on a man she believes will be a good husband and a decent provider. Marianne--swept away by emotion--has lost her heart to a handsome, dashing charmer. Men as different as night and day: but each sister believes she has made the perfect choice.

Or has she?

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Jocelyn E. (hoopridge) wrote on 11/16/2008...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Love, love, LOOOOOVE this story. The Dashwood sisters are basically disinherited on the death of her father, as their estate is entailed to their brother, and they have to rely on the compassion of distant family members to live.

I could totally relate to Elinor, the older sister (the "Sense" of the title), who falls in love but is unable to be with the man he loves. I could also totally relate to Marianne, who falls in love with someone really unsuitable for her. Been there, done that!

Of course, since this is Jane Austen, all ends happily, with each woman ending up with the perfect man (and it's not who you think!), money, etc. Tralalaaaa...but it's all so wonderfully written, so witty, that you ignore all the cliches and improbabilities. It's so good!

Don't let the cheeseball cover fool you: this is NOT some silly Harlequin. This is good stuff!


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Robin B. (Paulzan) wrote on 3/9/2008...


One of my all time favorite stories!

Dale M. wrote on 11/17/2005...


Two sisters two romances a tragic tale of love and deceit. Classic


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