Sense and Sensibility
Jane Austen
Jane Austen's timeless novel, Sense and Sensibility, follows the lives of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, as they navigate the complexities of love, societal expectations, and personal growth in early 19th-century England.
The story begins with the Dashwood family facing a sudden change in their circumstances. After the death of their father, the estate of Norland Park passes to their half-brother John, leaving the sisters and their mother in a precarious financial situation. Forced to relocate to the modest Barton Cottage in Devonshire, the Dashwood women must adapt to a new way of life while confronting the challenges of the marriage market.
Elinor and Marianne, though sisters, are quite different in their personalities and approaches to life. Elinor, the elder sister, embodies the qualities of sense—practicality, restraint, and a keen understanding of the social norms of the time. Marianne, on the other hand, represents sensibility—a passionate, emotional, and impulsive nature that often puts her at odds with the expectations of society.
As the sisters encounter potential suitors and navigate the intricate web of relationships, they each face unique obstacles and personal growth. Elinor finds herself drawn to a man whose circumstances are complicated by a secret engagement, while Marianne's heart is captured by a charming but unreliable admirer.
Through a series of unexpected twists and turns, both sisters learn valuable lessons about the importance of balancing emotion and reason, the true nature of love, and the strength of family bonds. As they confront their own preconceptions and the expectations of others, Elinor and Marianne discover that the path to happiness is not always straightforward.
Duration - 23h 49m.
Author - Jane Austen.
Narrator - Laura Sears.
Published Date - Saturday, 13 January 2024.
Copyright - © 1811 Jane Austen ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Jane Austen's timeless novel, Sense and Sensibility, follows the lives of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, as they navigate the complexities of love, societal expectations, and personal growth in early 19th-century England. The story begins with the Dashwood family facing a sudden change in their circumstances. After the death of their father, the estate of Norland Park passes to their half-brother John, leaving the sisters and their mother in a precarious financial situation. Forced to relocate to the modest Barton Cottage in Devonshire, the Dashwood women must adapt to a new way of life while confronting the challenges of the marriage market. Elinor and Marianne, though sisters, are quite different in their personalities and approaches to life. Elinor, the elder sister, embodies the qualities of sense—practicality, restraint, and a keen understanding of the social norms of the time. Marianne, on the other hand, represents sensibility—a passionate, emotional, and impulsive nature that often puts her at odds with the expectations of society. As the sisters encounter potential suitors and navigate the intricate web of relationships, they each face unique obstacles and personal growth. Elinor finds herself drawn to a man whose circumstances are complicated by a secret engagement, while Marianne's heart is captured by a charming but unreliable admirer. Through a series of unexpected twists and turns, both sisters learn valuable lessons about the importance of balancing emotion and reason, the true nature of love, and the strength of family bonds. As they confront their own preconceptions and the expectations of others, Elinor and Marianne discover that the path to happiness is not always straightforward. Duration - 23h 49m. Author - Jane Austen. Narrator - Laura Sears. Published Date - Saturday, 13 January 2024. Copyright - © 1811 Jane Austen ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:05:49
Chapter 1
Duration:08:50:20
Chapter 2
Duration:10:11:35
Chapter 3
Duration:08:38:34
Chapter 4
Duration:10:42:38
Chapter 5
Duration:05:43:44
Chapter 6
Duration:07:04:24
Chapter 7
Duration:06:45:24
Chapter 8
Duration:06:35:20
Chapter 9
Duration:09:58:49
Chapter 10
Duration:11:50:34
Chapter 11
Duration:08:00:34
Chapter 12
Duration:08:54:27
Chapter 13
Duration:10:54:16
Chapter 14
Duration:07:50:30
Chapter 15
Duration:14:05:42
Chapter 16
Duration:11:34:50
Chapter 17
Duration:09:56:42
Chapter 18
Duration:08:30:46
Chapter 19
Duration:16:21:50
Chapter 20
Duration:12:37:56
Chapter 21
Duration:16:44:40
Chapter 22
Duration:15:58:43
Chapter 23
Duration:13:22:53
Chapter 24
Duration:11:19:13
Chapter 25
Duration:10:25:54
Chapter 26
Duration:14:41:35
Chapter 27
Duration:14:54:12
Chapter 28
Duration:08:44:57
Chapter 29
Duration:23:15:36
Chapter 30
Duration:16:26:48
Chapter 31
Duration:22:20:44
Chapter 32
Duration:13:48:15
Chapter 33
Duration:16:00:08
Chapter 34
Duration:14:58:36
Chapter 35
Duration:12:52:32
Chapter 36
Duration:17:07:55
Chapter 37
Duration:25:19:16
Chapter 38
Duration:16:21:33
Chapter 39
Duration:11:07:53
Chapter 40
Duration:14:08:58
Chapter 41
Duration:14:49:05
Chapter 42
Duration:10:12:26
Chapter 43
Duration:20:03:19
Chapter 44
Duration:33:01:41
Chapter 45
Duration:12:02:37
Chapter 46
Duration:16:41:41
Chapter 47
Duration:13:29:15
Chapter 48
Duration:07:35:02
Chapter 49
Duration:23:40:51
Chapter 50
Duration:14:51:30
Ending Credits
Duration:00:06:31