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Jane Austen’s debut novel is a brilliant tragicomedy of flirtation and folly in which two sisters who represent “sense” and “sensibility,” or restraint and emotionalism, experience love and heartbreak in their own separate ways.
One daughter, the impetuous Marianne, falls passionately in love with the dashing John Willoughby and makes no secret of her affections. Meanwhile, Elinor and the mild-mannered Edward Ferras feel a mutual attraction, yet neither has the directness to acknowledge it.
When it is revealed that Willoughby is in fact an unscrupulous fortune hunter and that Edward is bound by a previous commitment to another woman, each sister’s romantic hopes are dashed. As they bear their grief in their different ways, Marianne learns from Elinor’s quiet restraint, while Elinor learns the value of Marianne’s candid expression.
In the end, both sisters are happily settled, having each developed a more balanced approach to life and love.
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"I love reading it, (and by IT I mean Pride and Prejudice) but is it sacrilegious to say I love the BBC movie series even more??? I am picturing all those scenes while I read, not sure I would have conjured up such great impressions and images of characters and scenes were it not for that series!!"
— Christa (4 out of 5 stars)
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“As nearly flawless as any fiction could be.”
— Eudora Welty, New York Times bestselling author -
“[Narrator Wanda McCaddon gives] a spirited reading, using skillful phrasing to interpret the text. She gives the characters distinct voices and captures their personalities perfectly.”
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“Miss Austen gives us all the agony of passion the human heart can feel; she was the first; and none has written the scene that we all desire to write as truthfully as she has…It is here that we find the burning human heart in English prose narrative for the first, and, alas, for the last time.”
— George Moor, Irish poet and novelist
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2008AudioFile Best Voice
Sense and Sensibility Listener Reviews
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Kathleen, 6/27/2020
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" Have read Sense and Sensibility so far. I think I will read the books in the order they are presented, from 1st published to last. Reading Austin is definitely different than reading todays romance/historical romance novels and I am enjoying the change in pace. "
— Deanna, 2/17/2014 -
" This is an amazing book, I woudn't suggest that you get the complete works...its a bit daunting! But I did plow through it! Wonderful none the less! "
— Natasha, 2/12/2014 -
" I don't know why I didn't read her books sooner, but I am sure glad that I finally did. It was fun reading them all at the same time. She's awesome! It's hard to say which book was my favorite...I'll have to think about it. "
— Julia, 2/10/2014 -
" Some are better (Persuasion) than others (Northanger Abbey.) However, I have read all more than once and they feel like old friends...Though read long ago and some again more recently, this list just didn't feel like me without including this book. "
— Elisabeth, 2/2/2014 -
" The best romance the world of literature has to offer. Witty, sparkling, endearing, satirical, honest, lovely... "
— Jayna, 1/27/2014 -
" Love Jane Austen. Her stories will never be out of fashion. They're true classics... The women in her stories always end up happy; they always get their man. :) "
— Sarah, 1/19/2014 -
" Many funny ways to describe people...very old fashion style but fun. This is not as good as Pride and Prejudice....but has moments. "
— Kaye, 1/18/2014 -
" I absolutely adore Jane Austen, I have read this entire book at least 20 times. "
— Elle, 1/16/2014 -
" I love Jane Austen, especially Sense and Sensibility and I love having all her novels together in one book. However, I've still had to buy separate individual editions too as this book isn't very practical for commutes!! "
— Evangeline, 1/3/2014 -
" I am excite dto read all of her novels. I am really into Jane right now. Its kinda nice. "
— Samantha, 12/30/2013 -
" I cheated! I only needed to read two (including Lady Susan) "
— Paul, 12/18/2013 -
" This is one of Austen's best works, and a personal favorite of mine. The storyline is fairly easy to follow, and though there are not so many characters as in her other books, they all will absorb your attention and sympathy, they seem so real and human "
— Sylvia111, 12/17/2013 -
" This is one of the first book sets I bought upon graduating HS! I have enjoyed them over and over! "
— TxLadyForever, 12/16/2013 -
" My favorite is Pride and Prejudice. It makes me smile. Great characters and well developed story line. A romance that won't make you blush. "
— Leesa, 12/15/2013 -
" Best of the bunch is def pride and prejudice!! "
— Mei, 11/9/2013 -
" I love her. She is fantastic. She makes me escape my word into hers. "
— Kellyann, 11/6/2013 -
" My favorite is Pride and Prejudice "
— Ruth, 9/5/2013 -
" I'm just putting some history into my profile. Over the last 10 years I've read all of Austen's books including the last fragment and some of her early things. I've also read two biographies, authors currently not in my memory.. I'm a fan. "
— Wayne, 7/21/2013 -
" I read Pride and Prejudice! What a great book! I didn't want it to end! "
— Emily, 7/4/2013 -
" What is not to love. "
— Pam, 6/29/2013 -
" I have not read these books since junior high and high school and I can't wait to re-read them all! The Jane Austin book club got me so excited all over again. "
— Deah, 6/10/2013 -
" Jane Austen her complete novels by Austen (1981) "
— Kerrytusc, 5/14/2012 -
" Pride and Prejudice is the only interesting of hers "
— Anna, 1/12/2012 -
" I've always enjoyed her wit and humor and I make a point to re-read her stories every few years. She's a legend. "
— Casey, 12/23/2011 -
" I am one of the masses who loves Jane Austen. I've read all her works, and although some I liked better than others, I relished each one. "
— Aimee, 10/14/2011 -
" I've been harboring a fantasy of escaping to some remote lake town in Wisconsin, where I'll start at Northanger Abbey and end at Lady Susan. "
— Robyn, 6/21/2011 -
" one of my favorite writers. the book to have on your nightstand "
— Rita, 5/31/2011 -
" This is the ultimate collection for any Jane Austin fan. It is gorgeous and look amazing on the shelf!! "
— Shellie, 4/2/2011 -
" Love the novels, but this collection of Austen's works was so big and heavy that I found it awkward to read. I donated it to the library. "
— Cristiana, 3/8/2011 -
" Amazing book set, beautiful and well bound. Love having them all together in one compilation and what a set! <br/>Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors of all time! "
— Telisha, 3/5/2011 -
" An excellent collection, though lacking Austen's unfinished and unpublished work, it nevertheless beautifully presents all of her novels in a nice form. For details on individual novels, please see their respective reviews. 5/5 "
— Kereesa, 3/2/2011 -
" I've read Pride & Prejudice and am now reading Sense & Sensibility. Along with reading these books, I am also collecting 2 versions each of the films. I enjoy them that much. "
— Ryver, 2/25/2011 -
" I absolutely adore Jane Austen, I have read this entire book at least 20 times. "
— Elle, 2/20/2011 -
" Highly impractical pocket for seven must-reads that deserve nice linen bindings.. At the time of publishing, e-books were not yet available. Nowadays, choose those to save on your holiday luggage.. "
— David, 2/15/2011 -
" bought it at a Spiritualist fete for £1. For all of her books, not a bad price. Unfortunately, it's also about a bazillion pages which makes it difficult to hold, and the font is awfully tiny. "
— Megan, 2/4/2011 -
" The best collection of books! Whatever mood you are in,t here is an Austen novel to compliment! "
— Rosie, 1/16/2011 -
" Jane Austen's works all in one edition. It can't get much better than this. "
— Esther, 1/12/2011 -
" I love Jane Austen. This is one of the few I keep on my shelf to re-read when I'm in the mood "
— Frances, 1/8/2011
About Jane Austen
Jane Austen (1775–1817) is considered by many scholars to be the first great woman novelist. Born in Steventon, England, she later moved to Bath and began to write for her own and her family’s amusement. Her novels, set in her own English countryside, depict the daily lives of provincial middle-class families with wry observation, a delicate irony, and a good-humored wit.
About Wanda McCaddon
Wanda McCaddon (d. 2023) narrated well over six hundred titles for major audiobook publishers, sometimes with the pseudonym Nadia May or Donada Peters. She earned the prestigious Audio Award for best narration and numerous Earphones Awards. She was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine.