{"product_id":"sense-and-sensibility","title":"Sense and Sensibility","description":"Explore the timeless classic, Sense and Sensibility, penned by the illustrious Jane Austen. This iconic novel, published as her first work in 1811, encapsulates the enchanting world of 19th-century England, where love, money, and social conventions intertwine. This Penguin Classics edition, expertly edited by Ros Ballaster from the University of Oxford, offers an exceptional reading experience with insightful introductions and valuable notes. Experience the contrasting lives of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate the complexities of love and heartbreak in a society steeped in status and financial motivations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its rich literary tradition, Sense and Sensibility dives into themes of romance, societal expectations, and the balance between reason and emotion. Readers will find themselves engrossed in Marianne’s passionate pursuits and Elinor’s quiet strength as they balance sense with sensibility. This edition includes thorough explanatory notes, offering deeper insights into Austen’s narrative techniques and character development. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for literature enthusiasts, this B-format paperback is perfect for those seeking to delve into classic English literature. Whether you're revisiting Austen’s text or discovering it for the first time, this book serves as a window into the human heart and society's constraints. Enhance your collection and enjoy FREE shipping on this exquisite paperback edition, which is a staple for any literary lover's bookshelf. Embrace the sophistication of Jane Austen's writing today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780141439662\u003cbr\u003eFormat: B-format paperback\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2003\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin UK\u003cbr\u003ePages: 448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003eSense and Sensibility is Jane Austen's first published work, meticulously constructed and sparkling with her unique wit. This Penguin Classics edition is edited with an introduction by Ros Ballaster, University of Oxford\u003cbr\u003eMarianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Meanwhile Elinor, always sensitive to social convention, is struggling to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Through their parallel experience of love - and its threatened loss - the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis edition also includes explanatory notes and textual variants between first and second edition.\u003cbr\u003eJane Austen (1775-1817) was extremely modest about her own genius but has become one of English literature's most famous women writers. Austen began writing at a young age, embarking on what is possibly her best-known work, Pride and Prejudice, at the age of 22. She was the author of Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Persuasion, Mansfield Park and Northanger Abbey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item.  Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.","brand":"RANDOM HOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":42859463966809,"sku":"PR525192","price":25.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2551\/5502\/files\/9780141439662_SHYYQ30NZW44.jpg?v=1763832694","url":"https:\/\/smartfox.co.nz\/products\/sense-and-sensibility","provider":"SmartfoxNZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}