Sense and Sensibility

Set in 19th-century England, this novel explores the romantic entanglements and social challenges faced by the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, after their father's death leaves them in financial hardship. The story highlights the contrasts between the sisters' temperaments—Elinor's practicality and Marianne's emotionality—as they navigate love, duty, and societal expectations. Their plight is complicated by their half-brother John and his manipulative wife, Fanny, who undermine their security and well-being.