Persuasion A Novel
Persuasion A Novel by Jane Austen, published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on September 4, 2007, is a classic work that explores themes of love and regret. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers around Anne Elliot, who, after being persuaded to end her engagement to Captain Wentworth due to his lack of fortune, finds herself facing him again eight years later, now a wealthy man. The story unfolds as Anne navigates her feelings and societal expectations in Bath.
Readers will discover a tale of second chances as Anne grapples with her enduring love for Wentworth amidst the complexities of pride and social dynamics. The introduction by Brandon Taylor adds context to this Victorian romance, which is recognized for its emotional depth and wit. As Anne encounters both her past and a new suitor, the novel delves into the intricacies of relationships and the impact of choices made. This edition invites readers to reflect on the nuances of love and the passage of time.
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Of all Jane Austen’s great and delightful novels, Persuasion—the story of a second chance at true love—is widely regarded as the most moving.
With a new introduction by Brandon Taylor.
Anne Elliot, daughter of the snobbish Sir Walter Elliot, is woman of quiet charm and deep feelings. When she was nineteen she fell in love with—and was engaged to—a naval officer, the fearless and headstrong Captain Wentworth. But the young man had no fortune, and Anne allowed herself to be persuaded to give him up.
Now, eight years later, Wentworth has returned to the neighborhood, a rich man and still unwed. Anne’s never-diminished love is muffled by her pride, and he seems cold and unforgiving.
What happens as the two are thrown together in the social world of Bath—and as an eager new suitor appears for Anne—is touchingly and wittily told in Persuasion, a masterpiece that is also one of the most entrancing novels in the English language.
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