Sense and Sensibility
When Mr. Dashwood dies, his estate passes to his son by a first marriage, and his widow and three daughters must leave Norland for a cottage in Devonshire on a much reduced income. Elinor, the eldest, is reserved and sensible; Marianne, the second, is passionate and open about everything she feels. Each falls in love, Elinor with the quiet Edward Ferrars, who turns out to be secretly engaged, and Marianne with the dashing Willoughby, who turns out to be worse. The steady Colonel Brandon waits. Austen's first published novel, issued anonymously in 1811, is sharper and sadder than its reputation as a comedy of manners suggests, with a close eye on money, inheritance and the gossip of small circles. Read it online in your browser on Vinteuil; the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Sense and Sensibility in the public domain?
Yes. Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Sense and Sensibility?
About 7 h 58 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Sense and Sensibility?
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
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