Pride and Prejudice & Sense and Sensibility

By Jane Austen

Book Overview

In her seminal works, 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Sense and Sensibility, ' Jane Austen masterfully combines keen social observation with wit and irony to explore themes of love, class, and morality. Both novels are set against the backdrop of early 19th-century England, illustrating the constraints and expectations placed upon women of the gentry. Austen's unique narrative style, characterized by free indirect discourse, allows readers to engage intimately with her characters' thoughts and emotions, enriching the exploration of complex relationships and societal norms. The juxtaposition of rationality and emotion in 'Sense and Sensibility' complements the spirited exchanges and moral growth found in 'Pride and Prejudice, ' providing a nuanced commentary on human behavior and societal expectations. Jane Austen, born into a close-knit family in Hampshire, demonstrated a remarkable affinity for literature from a young age. Her experiences within the social structures of her time, as well as her astute observations of the marriage market and women's roles, heavily influenced her writing. Austen's keen understanding of human behavior and her sharp societal critiques allow her novels to resonate across generations, reflecting the timeless intricacies of personal relationships and societal pressures. For readers seeking a rich exploration of character and commentary on social mores, 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Sense and Sensibility' are essential texts that provide not only entertainment but also critical insights into the dynamics of their era. Austen's expertly crafted prose invites readers into a world where love, sense, and sensibility intertwine, making these novels indispensable in the canon of English literature.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8027330548
• ISBN13: 9788027330546
• Release Date: December 2018
• Publisher: E-Artnow
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 1 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 5

Customer Reviews

Amazing!

Pride and Predjudice was one of the best books I have ever read, and Sense and Sensbility is equally wonderful. I recommend these books to everyone who has an appreciation for great literature, and to al the hopeless romantics out there.

Double classics, double pleasure

Most amazing work of art ever written by a female author. This edition is one of the best as it brings two of the best loved tales together, giving a chance to analyze and compare the stories, characters, etc. I'm not going to give a synopsis as there are plenty around, so I'll just expound on why this book was better.PRIDE AND PREJUDICE: This classic love story about Elizabeth and Darcy can always definitely leave a person with a warm fuzzy feeling, how many ever times read. my favorite scene...when Darcy unexpectedly returns home and Elizabeth is seeing his house, thinking he wouldn't be there.SENSE AND SENSIBILITY: Who can forget Elinor and Marianne? Austen captures the human mind so well that it can almost be us she's talking about. There are too many favorite scenes in this one to even choose one to mention, it's so hard! In all, both these stories are really essential in any educated person's library. Heck, you can even get the whole collection of books, it absolutely worth your while. I've read all of Austen's books so many times that I just got the whole colection.