Raison et Sensibilité / Sense and Sensibility - Edition bilingue: français - anglais (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Bilingual French-English classic of sisters and C. E. Brock illustrationsBy Jane Austen
Length30h 56m
About this audiobook
Raison et Sensibilité / Sense and Sensibility, presented here in a bilingual French–English edition, offers Jane Austen's incisive study of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate dispossession, courtship, secrecy, and social expectation. Balancing ironic narration with moral seriousness, the novel contrasts disciplined judgment with romantic ardor without reducing either to caricature. Published in 1811, it stands at the threshold between eighteenth-century novels of manners and the emerging psychological realism of the nineteenth century. Jane Austen wrote from within the genteel but economically precarious world she so precisely anatomized. Born in 1775 to a clerical family, she observed with exceptional clarity the dependence of women on inheritance, marriage, and reputation. Her own experience of provincial society, limited female autonomy, and the rituals of polite conversation sharpened the comic intelligence and ethical subtlety that shape this debut novel. This edition is especially recommended for readers interested in Austen's language, translation, and cultural nuance. Students, scholars, and general readers alike will find it an elegant entry into Austen's art: witty, emotionally perceptive, and enduringly relevant in its exploration of feeling, reason, and social constraint.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Romance
Length30 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 8, 2014
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
12Raison et Sensibilité (pt. 7)
2Introduction
13Table of Contents (pt. 1)
3Synopsis
14Table of Contents (pt. 2)
4Historical Context
15Table of Contents (pt. 3)
5Author Biography
16Table of Contents (pt. 4)
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6Raison et Sensibilité (pt. 1)
17Table of Contents (pt. 5)
7Raison et Sensibilité (pt. 2)
18Table of Contents (pt. 6)
8Raison et Sensibilité (pt. 3)
19Analysis
9Raison et Sensibilité (pt. 4)
20Reflection
10Raison et Sensibilité (pt. 5)
21Memorable Quotes
11Raison et Sensibilité (pt. 6)
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