Austen ambitiously balances humor, sincerity of affection, meditative reasoning, and even a. Softcover book brand name dover publications weight 0. In this edition, page numbers are just like the physical edition. Buy sense and sensibility dover thrift dover thrift editions new edition by jane austen isbn. Sense and sensibility dover thrift editions 0800759290499. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. It is the story of two sisters, elinor and marianne dashwood, who represent. Sense and sensibility dover thrift editions enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
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