<p><b>Enjoy the romance and wit of the charming Dashwood sisters in Jane Austen's classic tale<i>Sense and Sensibility</i>.</b></p><p>Jane Austen's debut novel, <i>Sense and Sensibility</i> has been resonating with readers since it was first published in 1811 and has been made into a number of adaptations.</p><p>The Dashwood sisters couldn't be more different. While Elinor lives her life in a reasonable manner, Marianne tends to make decisions following her heart. But when it comes to finding a husband, the sisters realize, through much trial and error, that a combination of their personalities is ideal when it comes to finding true happiness. Beyond the romance,<i>Sense and Sensibility</i> is chock-full of humor and wit that is also a commentary on British middle-class society at the turn of the nineteenth century.</p><p>Austen's mastery of irony, dialogue, and realism support character development and make<i>Sense and Sensibility</i> a pure pleasure to read. Complete and unabridged, this elegantly designed, clothbound edition features an elastic closure and a new introduction by Christina Bartolomeo.</p>