The New Sense and Sensibility Student Guide

by Christopher Peter Grey

Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, her first major work to be published, is a fascinating, sometimes disappointing novel, containing numerous instances of the author's genius with dialogue and social observation, yet notable as much for its internal flaws as its brilliant, polished surfaces. The story is both quick-witted and slow-moving, adventurous and conservative, fluid and ponderous - and these contradictions can often confound a student reader, reducing narrative speed from a gallop to a crawl. The New Sense and Sensibility Student Guide offers a new perspective on the book, breaking it down by character, location, and action to begin, followed by an in-depth analysis of the text by chapter, concentrating on the narrative and its underlying meanings and mysteries, which are easy to miss in a superficial read. Used in conjunction with the original work, The New Sense and Sensibility Student Guide will give the A-Level and Undergraduate student a richer, fuller understanding and appreciation of this important work.

128 pages, Paperback

Published April 8, 2025

About the author

Christopher Grey lives in London, England with his daughter. He is a Sagittarius. His motto is "Keep reading, keep striving, keep believing."

Christopher's new book, Hand of Silver, Hand of Gold, is now available on Amazon. It's a unique historical fantasy thriller set in the Italian Renaissance - the era of Leonardo da Vinci. A young man is compelled to solve the mystery of his father's death while trying to save his city from conspiracy and the resurrection of Black Magic. It's a tale of alchemy, armour, and ambition, but it is also about the choices a young man must make as the forces of right and wrong battle to win his heart and mind.