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Persuasion

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Persuasion by Jane Austen follows Anne Elliot, a woman navigating love and societal pressures. Years after being persuaded to break off an engagement with Captain Frederick Wentworth, she encounters him again, leading to renewed feelings and reflections on past decisions. Set against a backdrop of Regency-era England, the novel explores themes of love, regret, and the influence of social conventions.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate tales of love, second chances, and social manners set in Regency England. The novel's exploration of lost love rekindled, coupled with keen social commentary and rich insights into human nature, captivates romantics and Austen fans alike. Its relatable characters and timeless themes ensure a delightful reading experience.

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Persuasion

Experience the passion, pain, and excitement of a romance reignited in Jane Austen's final novel.

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Published after Jane Austen's death in 1817, Persuasion is a poignant and passionate story of love, disappointment, loss, and redemption. Twenty-seven-year-old Anne Elliot is resigned to an unhappy fate and is forced to move with her family to humbler lodgings when an old, lost love reenters her life. The handsome young naval officer, whose marriage proposal she was persuaded to reject seven years prior, has moved up in the world, and now she has a second chance at love.

Presenting a heroine who is older and wiser than those in her other books, Jane Austen's final novel is now available as an elegantly designed hardcover edition.

Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, the Chartwell Classics series includes beautifully presented works and collections from some of the most important authors in literary history. Chartwell Classics are the editions of choice for the most discerning literature buffs.

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Persuasion is praised for its mature take on romance, showcasing themes of regret and second chances. Reviewers often admire Austen's subtle irony and the depth of her characters, particularly Anne Elliot's emotional journey. The novel is considered both an insightful critique of societal norms and a tender love story, earning accolades for its quiet yet powerful narrative style.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780785841609

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Chartwell Books Inc.,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 590g

Pages: 280

About the Author

Jane Austen was born in 1775 at Steventon, Hampshire. She was the seventh child of the local rector and her life, by modern standards, was uneventful. In 1801 she moved with her parents to Bath but returned to Hampshire when her father died, settling in the village of Chawton. She remained there until 1817, when she moved to Winchester to be within easy reach of her doctor. She died that year, at age forty -one, and is buried in Winchester Cathedral, which also contains a plaque in honor of her memory. Four of her novels were published anonymously in her lifetime; two more, one of which was Persuasion, appeared posthumously.

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