Instant Digital Gift Cards 💌
Christmas Gift Guide Gift Guide
Christmas Delivery Delivery
Store Hours Store Hours
Gift Cards Gift Cards

Today: Evening Express delivery & Picks Ups open

Persuasion

By Jane Austen
Series: Flame Tree Collectable Classics
0.0 (0 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Persuasion by Jane Austen centres around Anne Elliot, a woman who reconnects with Captain Frederick Wentworth, a man she had once been persuaded not to marry. Set within the elegant confines of English society, the novel explores themes of love, regret, and second chances, showcasing Austen's sharp wit and incisive social commentary. As Anne navigates familial pressures and societal expectations, she must decide if she will follow her heart or continue to be influenced by others.
Read More
Format: Hardback
$1999
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 2-3 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories of rekindled romance, social class dynamics, and personal growth. It offers a thoughtful exploration of second chances and enduring love set in the elegant context of early 19th-century English society. The novel's rich character development and subtle wit make it a delightful read for anyone who enjoys classic literature.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Persuasion

Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

The FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers, and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader.

The young Anne Russell regrets the break in her engagement with Captain Frederick Wentworth. She had hoped to be married, but her father and sister did not approve of the match. In financial straits, Anne's family move to more modest circumstances in Bath. When Anne and Wentworth meet again, it takes them some time to reconcile, but eventually, they are reunited. In the course of the book, Jane Austen explores social attitudes to marriage, romantic and family love, the power of social misunderstanding, and the apparent role of fate in the desperate despair of unrequited love.

Persuasion exemplifies Austen’s keen understanding of the nuances of human relationships and societal expectations, set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century England. Austen’s works continue to capture the interest of readers and are often adapted into popular TV and film iterations, reflecting her timeless appeal.

AUTHOR: In the history of literature, few female authors have attained the enduring popularity of Jane Austen (1775-1817). Her exquisite, finely tuned novels have captivated readers for two hundred years, and her reputation shows no signs of diminishing, fuelled by high-profile TV and film adaptations of her writing. The substance of her work, and the source of her appeal, is quintessentially English. She takes the reader into the subtle cultural, linguistic, and romantic codes of nineteenth-century English society, and in doing so creates some of literature's favourite heroes and heroines.

SELLING POINTS:

  • Deluxe foiled and embossed cover, with gilded edges.
  • Gift editions of much-loved classics.
  • Accessible and timeless unabridged text.
  • Features a glossary of Victorian and Literary terms.

Series: Flame Tree Collectable Classics

View all

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787557000

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing

Edition: New edition

Contributors:

  • Contributions by Judith John

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 93.0mm

Height: 150.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

Collections

Fiction General Fiction Jane Austen Literary Fiction Romance Series: Flame Tree Collectable Classics

About the Author

In the history of literature, few female authors have attained the enduring popularity of Jane Austen (1775-1817). Her exquisite, finely tuned novels have captivated readers for two hundred years, and her reputation shows no signs of diminishing, fuelled by high-profile TV and film adaptations of her writing. The substance of her work, and the source of her appeal, is quintessentially English. She takes the reader into the subtle cultural, linguistic and romantic codes of nineteenth-century English society, and in doing so creates some of literature's favourite heroes and heroines. Judith John (Glossary) is a writer and editor specializing in literature and history. She has worked as an editor on major educational projects, including English A: Literature for the Pearson International Baccalaureate series. Judith's major research interests include Romantic and Gothic literature, and Renaissance drama.

Also by Jane Austen

View all

More from General Fiction

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.