Sense and Sensibility was author Jane Austen's first novel to be published under pen name "A Lady."
Plot Synopsis
Sense and Sensibility is a romantic narrative that follows the relationships and eventual marriages of the Dashwood sisters, Marianne and Elinor.
Critical Reception
- "Once criticized as being "least interesting" of Austen's works, I entirely disagree. Sense & Sensibility is one of my favorites, if not favorite Austen novel." - Amazon.com user review
- "This book was extremely interesting. I enjoyed the clever love triangles occurring throughout the book. Jane Austen is a wonderful writer who has a talent of creating complex characters, with very real emotions and problems." - Barnes & Noble user review
Sense and Sensibility Author Information
- Mahalo Guide to Jane Austen
- Wikipedia: Jane Austen
- Jane Austen Centre Bath UK England
- Books and Writers: Jane Austen Biography
- Barnes & Noble: Meet the Writers: Jane Austen
- Jane Austen Organization: The Republic of Pemberley
- The Literature Network: Jane Austen Profile and Forum
Sense and Sensibility Adaptations
Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
1950: "The Philco Television Playhouse" Sense and Sensibility