Persuasion (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161448009)

Persuasion is a novel written by the renowned English author Jane Austen. The book tells the story of Anne Elliot, a young woman who is persuaded by her family to break off her engagement with Frederick Wentworth, a naval officer who lacks wealth and social status. Anne's family believes that she can do better and they convince her to end the engagement, despite her love for Frederick. Years later, Anne and Frederick meet again and she begins to regret her decision to end their relationship. However, Frederick is now successful and wealthy, and he is pursued by other women. Anne must navigate her feelings for Frederick, her family's expectations, and the societal norms of the time. The novel explores themes of love, class, and social status. It also depicts the challenges faced by women in the 19th century, who were often expected to marry for financial security rather than love. Persuasion is considered one of Austen's most mature and nuanced works, and it is beloved by readers for its complex characters and subtle social commentary.Sir Walter Elliot, of Kellynch Hall, in Somersetshire, was a man who, for his own amusement, never took up any book but the Baronetage; there he found occupation for an idle hour, and consolation in a distressed one; there his faculties were roused into admiration and respect, by contemplating the limited remnant of the earliest patents.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Jane Austen
ISBN-10: 1161448004
ISBN-13: 9781161448009
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 196
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 12
Point Value: 19
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 50678 / Persuasion