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Sensei and the Insensibles is a novel by the English novelist Jane Austen. Published in 1809, it was Austen's second published novel, following on from her initial success with The Adventures of Mr Harley and Mr Davidson. The striking cover was by her regular artist Mr David Weaver, RA, who made full use of the increased budget that he was given following his award-winning artwork for The Adventures of Mr Harley and Mr Davidson. The book combined the zombie theme of the first book with elements of fashionable orientalism. (more...)