Sense and Sensibility, Jane Austen’s first published novel, is a witty and incisive comedy of manners. It follows the contrasting fortunes of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. One represents sense, guided by prudence and restraint; the other embodies sensibility, ruled by emotion and romantic idealism. Thrown into reduced circumstances, their journey towards love and security explores the perils of heartbreak, societal expectation, and the delicate balance between head and heart. Austen’s masterful satire and keen observation of human nature make this a timeless exploration of the search for lasting happiness.