Last month I read Pride and Prejudice. My goal is to read one of her novels per month until completed, something I wish I had done long ago but better late than never,
Sense and Sensibility and tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they come of age and learn about love and life.
Elinor is the elder sister, 19, and she is known for her sense. She is level-headed and practical, and she tries to control her emotions. Marianne is the younger sister, 16,and she is known for her sensibility. She is passionate and expressive, and she wears her heart on her sleeve.
The sisters lose their father when Marianne is still young, and their family is forced to leave their home and move to a more modest cottage. Elinor and Marianne must then learn to navigate the social world and find their place in it.
Elinor meets and falls in love with Edward Ferrars, a sensible and kind man. However, Edward is not wealthy, and his family objects to the match. Marianne, on the other hand, is swept off her feet by John Willoughby, a charming and handsome man. However, Willoughby is not all he seems, and he eventually breaks Marianne's heart.
Through their experiences, Elinor and Marianne learn the importance of both sense and sensibility. They also learn that true love is more important than money or social status.
Sense and Sensibility has been adapted into several films and television series. The most famous adaptation is the 1995 film starring Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant, and Alan Rickman, which I hope to see soon.
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If you'd read them sooner, you might be rereading them now. But, you were reading something else back then and, likely, you don't want to have missed that either. #toughreadingchoices
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