Sense and Sensibility

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John Murray, 2011 - Fiction - 643 pages
Published for the first time in flipback - the new, portable, stylish format that's taken Europe by storm. 'The more I know of the world, the more I am convinced that I shall never see a man who I can really love.' Sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are on the brink of falling in love. Sensible Elinor falls for the respectable Edward Ferrars while impulsive Marianne becomes obsessed with the unreliable John Willoughby. But in this, one of Jane Austen's most engaging novels, the path to happiness is far from straightforward and the two girls have much to learn - from each other as well as themselves - before they find true love. Published for the first time in flipback classics - so now you can always carry an Austen in your pocket.

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Jane Austen: Born December 16, 1775, Jane Austen is one of the most celebrated authors of the English language. Her fiction is known for its witty satires on English society. Austen wrote anonymously during her life and wasn't widely recognized as a great English writer until after her death in 1817.

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