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Sense and Sensibility
When their father dies, the Dashwood sisters are left with little money and move to a modest cottage in Devon. Sensible Elinor and passionate Marianne each face love in very different ways.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 1811
- Pace
- Slow
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 409
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like Austen's social comedy and a story about two sisters with opposite temperaments.
Skip this if you want a swift plot, since the pace is deliberate.
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Quick answers about Sense and Sensibility
- What is Sense and Sensibility about?
- When their father dies, the Dashwood sisters are left with little money and move to a modest cottage in Devon. Sensible Elinor and passionate Marianne each face love in very different ways.
- Who should read Sense and Sensibility?
- Read it if you like Austen's social comedy and a story about two sisters with opposite temperaments. Skip it if you want a swift plot, since the pace is deliberate.
- How long and how fast is Sense and Sensibility?
- It is a slow-paced, medium read of about 409 pages, first published in 1811.
- Does Sense and Sensibility have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Sense and Sensibility for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Sense and Sensibility; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Sense and Sensibility?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Little Women.
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