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Persuasion

byJane Austen

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy classic literature, romantic stories, and social commentary.

Topics Love and heartbreakSocial norms and expectationsRegency era societySecond chancesFamily dynamicsNaval officers in the 19th centuryClass distinctionsRomantic relationshipsPersonal growth and maturityEnglish countryside lifeLoveSocial ClassIdentityRegret
MoodMelancholic, Hopeful
Female protagonist
HumorOccasional Humor
RomanceCentral to the Plot
Jane Austen's wickedly satirical final novel, and the inspiration for a major motion picture starring Dakota Johnson, Henry Golding and Richard E. Grant.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful hardbacks make perfect gifts for book lovers, or wonderful additions to your own collection. Gorgeously illustrated by the celebrated Hugh Thomson, this edition also includes an afterword by author and critic Henry Hitchings.Persuasion follows the story of Anne Elliott who, as a teenager, was engaged to a seemingly ideal man, Frederick Wentworth. But after being persuaded by her friend Lady Russell that he is too poor to be a suitable match, Anne ends their engagement. When they are reacquainted eight years later, their circumstances are transformed: Frederick is returning triumphantly from the Napoleonic War, while Anne's fortunes are floundering. Will their past regrets prevent them from finding future happiness?

Language

en

Published on

14/07/2016

Pages

312

Format

Hardback

ISBN

9781909621701

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