Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls for charming but unsuitable John Willoughby, her romantic disappointment is a secret from no one - much to the dismay of her sister Elinor, who fears for her reputation. By contrast, cautious Elinor appears to be mistress of her feelings - not even Marianne knows of the heartbreak she is nursing. Can the sisters, in pursuit of happiness, find a balance between prudence and passion?
This is Book 22 in the Scholastic Classics Series. See all Scholastic Classics books here.
Jane Austen's (1775 - 1817) works of romantic fiction, set among the landed gentry, earned her a place as one of the most widely read writers in English literature, her realism and biting social commentary cementing her historical importance among scholars and critics.
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