Sense and Sensibility, Jane Austen's first published novel, focuses on the lives and loves of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne, two daughters of Mr. Dashwood, by his second wife. They have a younger sister, Margaret, and an older half-brother named John. When their father dies, the family estate passes to John, and the Dashwood women are left in reduced circumstances. The novel follows the Dashwood sisters to their new home, a cottage on a distant relative's property, where they experience both romance and heartbreak and, in turn, encounter the sense and sensibility of life and love. Sense and Sensibility includes a wonderful cast of colorful supporting characters, as well as of course, Austen's trademark dry wit and ironic narration.
10 Hours and 55 Minutes
