Sense and Sensibility is a classic novel by Jane Austen; the story follows the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate love, heartbreak, and societal expectations in Regency-era England. Elinor, embodying "sense," is practical and reserved, while Marianne, full of "sensibility," is passionate and impulsive. Through their contrasting personalities and romantic entanglements, Austen explores themes of love, family loyalty, and the balance between reason and emotion, offering a keen critique of social norms.