A classic novel by Jane Austen that follows the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate love, loss, and financial uncertainty after their father’s death. Elinor represents “sense,” or restraint and practicality, while Marianne embodies “sensibility,” or emotion and spontaneity. Through their contrasting experiences in romance and society, the novel explores themes of love, class, reputation, and emotional balance in Regency-era England.