CHB: Sense & Sensibility

Jane AustensSense and Sensibility has touched a soft chord in the minds of readers of all ages and sexes. Her work stirs emotions that do not readily find expression in busy lives.Developed from the original draft of 'Elinor and Marianne', this enthralling work of Austen revolves around the widowed Mrs. Dashwood and her three daughters Elinor, Marianne and Margaret. Her late husband opts to will his estate to the young ladies' well-endowed stepbrother, resulting in the relocation of the family in a less prestigious environment. The drama then builds and unfolds to reveal the good sense of Elinor on the one hand, and the inherent trait of sensitive responses of Marianne on the other.In a classic novel set in a nineteenth century English ambience, the author leans in favour of the dauntless fortitude of Elinor Dashwood as against Mariannesdeeply sincere and creditable sensibility. Jane Austensingenious and incisive portrayal of myriad facets of her heroines. however, leaves the reader free to side with any one of the sisters.