Marianne Dashwood can't understand her sister. How could the attractive,
witty, and charming Elinor fall for the quiet, self-effacing, and rather
dull Edward Ferrars? Meanwhile, Elinor worries that Marianne's
heart-first approach to life will hurt her, especially when it comes to
the dashing John Willoughby. Meanwhile, both Edward and Willoughby
harbor secrets that will force these women to doubt their philosophies,
their judgment, and their chances for happiness.
A compelling story with finely drawn characters, Sense and Sensibility
remains one of Jane Austen's best-loved novels and reflects Austen's own
uncertainty about whether sense or sensibility should ultimately
triumph.