Gems of literature in a luxurious and unique design by Marjolein Bastin - rediscover the
dramatic story of the Dashwood sisters in Sense and Sensibility . The happy and carefree
childhood of sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood comes to an abrupt end with the death of
their father. The family is suddenly penniless and pushed out of their home leaving the two
young ladies with one sole hope: a good marriage. After moving into the cottage of a remote
relative the spirited Marianne falls in love much too quickly. In the meantime the more
intellectual Elinor sees her chances for a happy marriage fade when she discovers the man for
whom she's fallen is already engaged. Sense and Sensibility is the story of two dissimilar
sisters fighting for their happiness in the face of the strict social conventions of early
eighteenth-century England. The Marjolein Bastin Classics Series is a chance to experience
classic literature in collectible luxuriously illustrated volumes featuring the
internationally celebrated artwork of Marjolein Bastin . In bringing these stories to life
Bastin's series adds elaborately designed ephemera such as four-color maps letters family
trees and sheet music. Whether as a gift for a Jane Austen devotee or a treat for yourself
the Marjolein Bastin Classics Series is perfect for anyone who feels a connection to enduring
literary gems.
