Originally published in 1811, the story of the Dashwood sisters is filled with emotional highs and lows that continue to resonate with readers today. Jane Austen wrote the original draft of Sense and Sensibility around 1795 at the age of nineteen and published it in 1811. This classic tale takes place in southwest England and follows the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, who are reduced to meager means when their father passes and entrusts his fortune to their half-brother, John. A story of love, romance, and heartache, Sense and Sensibility is a must-have addition to the libraries of all classic literature lovers. Why Austen fans will love this collectible version of Sense and Sensibility: Features full-color painted edges of a floral landscape. Cover made of durable, flexible material. Includes full-color endpapers. The beautiful turquoise cover features foil stamping, making Sense and Sensibility a stylish addition to any bookshelf. Famous quotes from Sense and Sensibility are featured on the cover, including… “I could not be happy with a man whose taste did not in every point coincide with my own.” “Sense will always have attractions for me.”
