

#1392
Mentioned in 20 episodes
Sense and Sensibility
Book • 1811
Published in 1811, 'Sense and Sensibility' is Jane Austen's first published novel.
It tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, who, along with their mother and younger sister Margaret, are forced to leave their family estate after their father's death.
The novel explores the contrast between Elinor's practical sense and Marianne's emotional sensibility as they experience romantic relationships and heartbreak.
Elinor falls in love with Edward Ferrars, who is secretly engaged to another woman, while Marianne becomes infatuated with the unscrupulous John Willoughby.
Through their experiences, Austen delves into themes of love, social class, and the balance between reason and emotion necessary for personal happiness.
It tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, who, along with their mother and younger sister Margaret, are forced to leave their family estate after their father's death.
The novel explores the contrast between Elinor's practical sense and Marianne's emotional sensibility as they experience romantic relationships and heartbreak.
Elinor falls in love with Edward Ferrars, who is secretly engaged to another woman, while Marianne becomes infatuated with the unscrupulous John Willoughby.
Through their experiences, Austen delves into themes of love, social class, and the balance between reason and emotion necessary for personal happiness.
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Mentioned in 20 episodes
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as one of the six novels by Jane Austen.

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when discussing Jane Austen adaptations.


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Mentioned as an example of Eleanor Dashwood spending most of the novel having to pass over the love she feels for Edward Ferrars in silence.

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to illustrate the difference between summary and scene.

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Mentioned by Jack in connection with a line from Sense and Sensibility.

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as one of Jane Austen's notable novels.


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Mentioned as one of the novels written by Jane Austen, discussed in relation to film adaptations.

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Mentioned by Sarah Lyle as one of Jane Austen's books she read.

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as books he enjoyed after initially dismissing Jane Austen's work.


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Mentioned as an extract from Jane Austen's book is read by 

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Mentioned by the host, who admits to not having read it yet and considers reading it next.

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as a source of inspiration for her piece in Griffith Review, highlighting the tension between sense and sensibility.

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as having the best book title ever constructed.

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