Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility contrasts the temperaments of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate love, loss, and social expectations. Elinor embodies restraint and practicality while Marianne represents passion and emotional openness. Austen explores how both approaches have their costs and virtues, creating a nuanced examination of feeling, judgment, and the balance between heart and head.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Austen knew that neither sense nor sensibility alone can guide us through life.

DETAILS: • Author: Jane Austen • Publisher: Penguin Classics • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: December 31, 2002 • ISBN: 9780141439662 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days