Sense and Sensibility
Published in 1811, Sense and Sensibility is a historical romance and Regency romance novel by Jane Austen. It takes readers to England in the 19th century. It features Elinor Dashwood, Edward Ferrars and Marianne Dashwood. It deals with inheritance and succession, mate selection, social classes and family life.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.9 out of 5 from 54 ratings, and 1,001 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 2,090 editions across 14 languages. On Project Gutenberg it was downloaded 32,133 times in the last 30 days.
At about 352 pages, most readers finish it in 6–7 hours. It is in the public domain, so you can read it free on Project Gutenberg or listen to the 12 h 11 min LibriVox audiobook.
About Sense and Sensibility
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. - Publisher.
Free audiobook
Sense and Sensibility — LibriVox recording, 12 h 11 min in 50 sections.
Public-domain recording by volunteer readers. Listen online, download MP3s or stream from the Internet Archive.
Opening line
“The family of Dashwood had been long settled in Sussex.”
Quick answers
Who wrote Sense and Sensibility?
Sense and Sensibility was written by Jane Austen and first published in 1811.
What genre is Sense and Sensibility?
It is usually shelved as Historical Romance, Regency Romance and Classic Love Stories.
How long is Sense and Sensibility?
The median edition has 352 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
Is Sense and Sensibility free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
Is there a free audiobook of Sense and Sensibility?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 12 h 11 min.
What books are similar to Sense and Sensibility?
Readers who like it often enjoy Second Impressions, The Black Moth and Far from the Madding Crowd.
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