
A pair of sisters set out from bustling London in early April, leaving behind familiar streets for a slower carriage ride through the countryside. The younger, vivid Maria carries a heart still tangled with a lost affection, while her elder, thoughtful Elinor, seeks steadier footing through measured reason. Their journey to a spacious country estate introduces new companions and the promise of fresh scenery, yet each mile revives memories that linger like a gentle ache.
At the house, sprawling lawns and a modest Greek temple frame a landscape that mirrors their inner contrasts. Maria’s imagination roams the gardens, caught between the yearning for distant love and the pull of family ties, whereas Elinor steadies herself with quiet optimism and an eye toward practical comforts. The story unfolds as the sisters navigate the delicate balance between passion and prudence, inviting listeners to explore the timeless dance of heart and mind.
Language
fr
Duration
~3 hours (199K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
Release date
2011-10-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1775–1817
Known for sparkling wit, sharp social observation, and unforgettable heroines, this beloved English novelist turned everyday courtship, family pressure, and money worries into enduring fiction. Her six major novels, including Pride and Prejudice and Emma, still feel lively and surprisingly modern.
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