Persuasion
Persuasion by Jane Austen, published by Wordsworth Editions, Limited in 1995, is a classic work of fiction that explores themes of love and heartache. This edition spans 196 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Anne Elliot, who, influenced by her friends and family, initially rejects a marriage proposal from Captain Wentworth due to his lack of fortune and rank. Years later, when Wentworth returns from the Navy, Anne grapples with her lingering feelings for him as he seems to have moved on.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of relationships and societal expectations in Persuasion. The story delves into Anne’s emotional journey as she navigates the complexities of love and regret, set against the backdrop of post-Napoleonic War England. Austen’s signature style is evident in her satirical portrayal of societal vanity, making this work a reflection on enduring love and the hope that accompanies it. This edition is a valuable addition for those interested in literary fiction that captures the nuances of human emotion and social dynamics.
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HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘She had been forced into prudence in her youth, she learned romance as she grew older: the natural sequel of an unnatural beginning.’ Written at the end of the Napoleonic Wars, Persuasion is a tale of love, heartache and the determination of one woman as she strives to reignite a lost love. Anne Elliot is persuaded by her friends and family to reject a marriage proposal from Captain Wentworth because he lacks in fortune and rank. More than seven years later, when he returns home from the Navy, Anne realises she still has strong feelings for him, but Wentworth only appears to have eyes for a friend of Anne’s. Moving, tender, but intrinsically ‘Austen’ in style, with it’s satirical portrayal of the vanity of society in eighteenth-century England, Persuasion celebrates enduring love and hope.
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