116 pages • 3 hours read
Jane AustenSense and Sensibility
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1811A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In late 18th-century England, sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood navigate love and heartbreak after their family is left in reduced circumstances due to their brother John's miserliness. Elinor manages the family's finances responsibly while concealing her own romantic struggles, and Marianne falls for the charming but unreliable Willoughby. Amid social challenges and personal growth, both sisters eventually find happiness and stability.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen is acclaimed for its rich character development and witty social commentary. Readers praise the vivid portrayal of the Dashwood sisters' contrasting personalities and struggles. However, some critique the slow pacing and predictability of the plot. Overall, it remains a beloved classic for its sharp insights and engaging narrative.
Who Should Read Sense and Sensibility?
A reader who enjoys Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen likely appreciates classic literature, nuanced social commentary, and rich character development. Comparable to fans of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen and Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, they savor intricate plots and eloquent prose focused on love, society, and familial duty.
RecommendedReading Age
14+yearsBook Details
Romance
British Literature
Historical Fiction
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Values/Ideas: Beauty
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Romanticism / Romantic Period
Relationships
Class
Gender / Feminism