The Penguin English Library edition of Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen follows the story of Marianne Dashwood, who wears her heart on her sleeve. When she falls in love with the charming but unsuitable John Willoughby, she ignores the warnings of her sister Elinor, who cautions that her impetuous behavior leaves Marianne exposed to gossip and innuendo. Meanwhile, Elinor, sensitive to social conventions, tries to hide her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Through their parallel experiences of love—and the threat of losing it—the sisters understand that reason must be combined with sensitivity if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money determine the rules of love.

The Penguin English Library includes 100 editions of the best novels in the English language, from the 18th century and the first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

Pages: 416, Dimensions: 13x13cm