Sense and Sensibility. Jane Austen

After their father's death, sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood cannot be considered enviable brides. The modest dowry of each leaves them little choice. But neither of them recognizes conventions and insincerity, not imagining a marriage without love. If Marianne is the embodiment of the elements and unbridled feelings, then Elinor is prudence itself. It is not surprising that emotional Marianne considers her older sister too secretive, reserved and incapable of deep feelings. Through their love adventures, Jane Austen demonstrates the opposition of reason and feelings, showing the consequences of excessive restraint and, conversely, uncontrolled emotionality. "Sense and Sensibility" is not only a love story, but also a subtle, delicate and ironic novel about growing up, moral choices and the search for harmony between the heart and mind.