Question 1

What is Sense and Sensibility about?

Accepted Answer

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…

Question 2

Who wrote Sense and Sensibility?

Accepted Answer

Sense and Sensibility was written by Jane Austen.

Question 3

How many pages is Sense and Sensibility?

Accepted Answer

Sense and Sensibility is 352 pages long.

Question 4

When was Sense and Sensibility published?

Accepted Answer

Sense and Sensibility was published in 1811.

Question 5

What genre is Sense and Sensibility?

Accepted Answer

Sense and Sensibility is shelved under romance.