
audiobook
by Jane Austen
Au lecteur
RAISON
SENSIBILITÉ.
RAISON
SENSIBILITÉ,
LES DEUX MANIÈRES D'AIMER.
JANE AUSTEN
CHAPITRE XXXIV.
CHAPITRE XXXV.
CHAPITRE XXXVI.
In this charming continuation, two sisters navigate the delicate balance between measured judgment and heartfelt impulse. Elinor, ever thoughtful and composed, contrasts with Maria’s more spontaneous spirit, setting the stage for a series of encounters that test both their sensibilities. Their close bond, tempered by the expectations of their social circle, offers a fresh perspective on love, duty, and the subtle art of self‑knowledge.
A trip to a fashionable jewel‑shop becomes a microcosm of the world they inhabit: a charismatic, overly meticulous gentleman monopolizes the clerk’s attention while the sisters wait, their patience stretched by his exaggerated fascination with a simple tooth‑pick case. The scene captures the era’s preoccupation with appearance, the humor of pretentious manners, and the quiet stirrings of attraction when a familiar face—John Dashwood—enters the shop. Listeners will enjoy the lively dialogue, the witty social commentary, and the tender moments that reveal how reason and feeling can coexist, guiding the sisters toward new possibilities without sacrificing their core values.
Language
fr
Duration
~3 hours (189K characters)
Release date
2011-02-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1775–1817
Wry, observant, and quietly radical, these novels turned the small dramas of family life, money, and marriage into enduring literature. Her six completed books still feel fresh because they understand people so well.
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