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Persuasion

Author
Jane Austen
Read by
Eloise Fairfax
Language
English
Length
7 hours 54 minutes
ISBN
9781787366473
Published
26 March 2023
Imprint
Adelphi Press
  • cultural norms
  • societal pressure
  • marriage
  • love
  • regret
  • second chances
  • class differences
  • social status
  • wealth
  • naval life

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Description

The novel revolves around the life of Anne Elliot, a young woman who had rejected the proposal of her true love, Captain Frederick Wentworth, on the advice of her family and friends, who considered him beneath her in social status and fortune. Years later, Anne finds herself unmarried and regretful of her decision to refuse Wentworth's proposal. He, on the other hand, has become a successful naval captain and has acquired wealth and social status. When they meet again, Anne finds that her feelings for Wentworth have not diminished, but he appears to be indifferent towards her. Read in English, unabridged.

Author

Jane Austen was a 19th century English novelist whose works reflect the values of the landed gentry during the Regency period. Her novels feature strong female protagonists who must navigate complex social relationships and make difficult choices regarding love, marriage, and their careers. Austen's writing is marked by its wit, irony, and keen awareness of human nature.

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