Austen, Jane
Persuasion (Wordsworth Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781853260568
- author:
- Austen, Jane
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wordsworth Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1993
- Pages:
- 224
- Genre:
- Romance / Classic Authors, Contemporary Authors
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jane Austen's Persuasion is a poignant novel about a woman's second chance at love and redemption. Eight years after a foolish engagement, Anne Elliot finds herself at a crossroads, her life as a spinster hanging in the balance. When her former fiancé, now a wealthy naval officer, returns to her life, Anne must confront the choices she made and the path she has chosen. Set against the backdrop of 1814 and 1815, Persuasion is a nuanced exploration of love, class, and social status. Austen's characteristic wit and satire are on full display, as she masterfully weaves a tale of regret, forgiveness, and the complexities of human relationships. Written in 1816, during Austen's own declining health, Persuasion is a more serious and introspective work than some of her other novels. Yet, it remains a testament to her enduring gift for storytelling and her ability to craft characters that feel both deeply human and utterly relatable.
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