{"product_id":"sense-and-sensibility-illustrations-by-marjolein-bastin-hardcover","title":"Sense and Sensibility: Illustrations by Marjolein Bastin - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJane Austen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarjolein Bastin\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGems of literature in a luxurious and unique design by Marjolein Bastin.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eMarjolein Bastin Classics Series \u003c\/i\u003eis a chance to rediscover classic literature in collectible, luxuriously illustrated volumes. For the first time ever, the internationally celebrated artwork of Marjolein Bastin graces the pages of a timeless classic, \u003ci\u003eSense and Sensibility\u003c\/i\u003e, the story of the Dashwood sisters\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eBeyond bringing these stories to life, Bastin's series adds elaborately designed ephemera, such as four-color maps, letters, family trees, and sheet music. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover anew the dramatic world of \u003ci\u003eSense and Sensibility\u003c\/i\u003e. 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. \u003ci\u003eSense and Sensibility\u003c\/i\u003e is the story of two dissimilar sisters fighting for their happiness in the face of the strict social conventions of early eighteenth-century England.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarjolein Bastin's passion for the natural world is of a universal quality that appeals to people the world over. You can find Marjolein's artwork on greeting cards, calendars, dinnerware, bedding, gifts, and many other products. But for Marjolein, only one thing remains important: spend every day behind her desk painting the natural world around her. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe also writes and illustrates children's books featuring the endearing Vera the Mouse character, which she created. Through her art and words, Marjolein offers people a simple reminder to pause and enjoy nature and allow it to be a source of serenity, energy, and healing. Finding inspiration in a bird lighting on a branch or a leaf drying in the autumn sun, Marjolein takes long walks each afternoon to seek new ideas for her artwork and her writings. Marjolein and her husband, Gaston, divide their time between country homes in Holland, Switzerland, and in Missouri, as well a tropical retreat in the Cayman Islands. Each setting provides a unique glimpse of what nature has to offer throughout the world. The couple has a son, Mischa, a daughter, Sanna, and two grandchildren.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 9.7 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 02, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767837720864,"sku":"9781524861742","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2129ae7a8d4ecd1cd0b4097fc505d685.webp?v=1780318409","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/sense-and-sensibility-illustrations-by-marjolein-bastin-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}