Persuasion

Persuasion

Jane Austen, 2016

Overview

This novel follows Anne Elliot's emotional journey as she encounters Captain Wentworth, a suitor she was persuaded to reject seven years prior. His reappearance prompts reflection on past decisions and contemplation of her marital future. Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, it vividly depicts the society holiday towns of Lyme Regis and Bath. Austen's last completed novel is an enduring account of the dilemmas facing young women in the early nineteenth century.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in classic literature.
• Fans of Jane Austen's works.
• Those who enjoy historical fiction with romantic elements.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 240
• Binding: Paperback
• ISBN: 9781847495709
• Publisher: Alma/Oneworld
• Year: 2016