Sense & Sensibility - Jane Austen - Full Audiobook (Part 1)

This is a full audio recording of Jane Austen's classic novel Sense & Sensibility. It has been separated into two parts for your convenience, and this Part 1 comprises Chapters 1-29. Please refer to Part 2 for Chapters 30-50 ( • Sense & Sensibility - ... ).
This enduring novel follows the story of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, living in early 19th-century England. In the wake of their father's death, they are left impoverished by the constraints of legal arrangements at the time that prioritized their older brother's inheritance over theirs. While Elinor is a perfect embodiment of sense - level-headedness and in control of her emotions - Marianne is steeped in impassioned sentimentality. The sisters struggle as they discover that sense must be used in equal measure to sensibility. In true Austen style, the novel pokes fun at the “sense and sensibility” of polite society while offering an insightful commentary on family dynamics, marriage, morality and self-discovery. Thanks to its honest portrayal of human emotions in a time when women had limited independence, Sense & Sensibility is regarded as an exceptional piece of classic literature.
Jane Austen (1775-1817) was a pioneering author of the 19th century and one of the earliest female novelists. She is credited with revolutionizing English literature, helping establish the genre of romantic fiction, and challenging traditional attitudes towards gender roles. Having published six major works in her lifetime - including Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Mansfield Park and Persuasion - Austen continues to be celebrated for her profound insights into human behavior, telling stories reflecting the societal changes of her time and providing realistic depictions of her characters. Austen was also ahead of her time, being known for her support of female education and friendship across social classes. Austen's legacy continues today as her books remain hugely popular in classrooms around the world, with modern film adaptations solidifying her place as one of literature’s most iconic figures.