Sense and Sensibility

By Jane Austen, Ann Kronheimer (Illustrator)

Two sisters navigate love and heartbreak, testing sense against sensibility.

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64 pages

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Marianne's fiery passion and Elinor's composed love for Edward Ferrars lead them through the tumultuous landscape of early adulthood. Their sister Margaret observes, torn between their contrasting paths. As deceitful lovers and scheming friends threaten their happiness, will Elinor's sense prevail, or will Marianne's sensibility lead to disaster? Margaret's observations reveal the delicate balance between heart and mind in a world of unpredictable emotions.

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Marianne is ablaze with fire and passion; Elinor keeps her own heat under control. Marianne seeks a man who shares her eager spirit; Elinor is in love with the polite, considerate Edward Ferrars. Their younger sister Margaret watches in bewilderment as Marianne and Elinor experience the joys and heartaches of early adult life. Is Marianne too warm or is Elinor too cold? Whose example should Margaret follow? Margaret records the dangers presented by scheming friends and deceitful lovers. Will Elinor’s sense be strong enough to support both sisters, or will Marianne’s sensibility bring tragedy? Real Reads are accessible texts designed to support the literacy development of primary and lower secondary age children while introducing them to the riches of our international literary heritage. Each book is a retelling of a work of great literature from one of the world’s greatest cultures, fitted into a 64-page book, making classic stories, dramas and histories available to intelligent young readers as a bridge to the full texts, to language students wanting access to other cultures, and to adult readers who are unlikely ever to read the original versions.

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