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Sense and Sensibility
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Sense And Sensibility by Jane Austen.
When Mr. Dashwood dies, he must leave the bulk of his
estate to the son by his first marriage, which leaves
his second wife and three daughters (Elinor, Marianne,
and Margaret) in straitened circumstances. They are
taken in by a kindly cousin, but their lack of fortune
affects the marriageability of both practical Elinor
and romantic Marianne. When Elinor forms an attachment
for the wealthy Edward Ferrars, his family disapproves
and separates them. And though Mrs. Jennings tries to
match the worthy (and rich) Colonel Brandon to her,
Marianne finds the dashing and fiery Willoughby more
to her taste. Both relationships are sorely tried. But
this is a romance, and through the hardships and
heartbreak, true love and a happy ending will find
their way for both the sister who is all sense and the
one who is all sensibility.
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